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
Thousands celebrate April Craze
April Crazemarks the end of the spring semester and a time to unwind with friends. Continue reading
Teacher, writer, activist Margaret Peters to receive honorary degree at Wright State commencement
The longtime Dayton educator, writer and scholar will be presented with the degree during Wright State’s spring commencement on April 28. Continue reading
Appalachian State vice provost to visit Wright State April 23-24 for provost position
Susan Edwards, vice provost for faculty affairs at Appalachian State University, will participate in public forums on April 23. Continue reading
Olympic games
Wright State student-athletes hosted 16 athletes from Special Olympics of Greater Dayton during an indoor field day to help celebrate National Student Athlete Day. Continue reading
Graduate Counseling Program conducts valuable training for area counseling professionals
Wright State University is helping counseling professionals from local mental health agencies, private industry, K-12 schools and higher education add critical skills. Continue reading
Wright State’s Kevin Lorson receives Chancellor’s Award for opioid prevention curriculum
Kevin Lorsonwas honored for developing the Health and Opioid Prevention Education (HOPE) curriculum, which helps schools address state requirements and be adaptable to the needs of each school district in Ohio. Continue reading
Ready to teach
Wright State University education majors had a chance to search for teaching jobs at the Education Expo on April 12 in the Student Union Atrium. Continue reading
Missouri–Kansas City arts and sciences dean withdraws from Wright State provost search
Additional candidates are scheduled to visit Wright State next week. Continue reading
Wright State Theatre season concludes with ‘The Memory of Water’
Wright State Theatre’s production of the dark comedy “The Memory of Water” runs April 20–22 in the Herbst Theatre in the Creative Arts Center. Continue reading
Photo finish
Megan Valle’s three-year memory wall of snapshots captures her journey at Wright State
Megan Valle, a senior musical theatre major, documented her time at Wright State by taking a photograph every day. Continue reading
