Wright State Headlines
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May 4
Wright State’s student-run radio station earns national recognition with major equipment award
WWSU 106.9FM, Wright State’s student-operated radio station, received a major broadcast equipment upgrade that will improve its on-air sound quality and expand hands-on learning opportunities for students. Continue reading
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May 4
Moments that matter: Wright State’s Spring 2026 Commencement in photos
View a collection of images showcasing the joy and excitement of Wright State’s spring graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremonies. Continue reading
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Apr 30
More than 1,650 students to graduate this spring across Wright State’s Dayton and Lake Campuses
Wright State University will celebrate more than 1,650 graduates during its spring 2026 commencement ceremonies held April 30 through May 2 on the Dayton and Lake Campuses. Continue reading
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Apr 29
A path shaped by service
Mitch Eiting, who manages global philanthropy and corporate giving at Midmark Corporation, will be honored as the 2026 Lake Campus Outstanding Alumnus at commencement. Continue reading
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Apr 29
Wright State to award honorary doctorate to publishing executive Kirk Davis at spring commencement
Kirk Davis, a former musical theatre student who led the nation’s largest newspaper company, will receive an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters during Wright State’s commencement ceremony on May 2. Continue reading
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Around Campus
Free kick
The University Center for International Education has hosted a live stream of the FIFA World Cup. Continue reading
Explore potential projects at next strategic planning mini-summit on July 13
The session will feature the “idea marketplace,” during which each of the 15 strategic initiative working groups will put on display the project ideas they have proposed for the strategic plan. Continue reading
In sync
Students and instructors from around the world could be found on Wright State University’s campus June 24-29 singing their hearts out during Camp A Cappella. Continue reading
Friend in need
Wright State percussion student Tyler Ohlemacher honored with a donation from grateful alum Jacob Huff
Wright State University students Jacob Huff and Tyler Ohlemacher built a deep and lasting friendship. Continue reading
Night moves
Late hours helped Wright State senior Caroline Lawson develop her painting skills
Fine art major Caroline Lawson’s artwork has been displayed in the Wright State Stein Galleries, at ArtsGala and the Dayton Visual Arts Center. Continue reading
Business scene
Wright State business camp educates high school students for sixth consecutive year
Fifteen high school juniors and seniors learned what it’s like to work in the field of business during a residential camp hosted by Wright State’s Raj Soin College of Business. Continue reading
Wright State flute players record new composition for major woodwind publisher
A publisher asked the flute students to record “Ocean Suite for Flute Choir” after watching them perform last August at the largest annual flute event in the world. Continue reading
Learning with LEAP
Local high school students met with Wright State LEAP students to learn about the program
English language learners from Ponitz High School visited with LEAP students and toured Wright State. Continue reading
Happy campers
Third graders through eighth grade boys from around Raider Country laced up their sneakers to learn basketball skills and have some fun with Wright State basketball players and coaches. Continue reading
Ohio’s public universities add $42 billion annually to Ohio’s economy
Wright State University adds $1.5 billion annually to Raider Country economy
An economic impact study conducted for the Inter-University Council of Ohio found that the state’s public universities, their students and their statewide alumni added $42 billion in income to Ohio’s economy in 2016-17. Continue reading
