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
Wright State to join nationwide bell-tolling to honor Martin Luther King Jr. on 50th anniversary of his assassination
Thirty-nine bells will chime at Wright State at the Campus Ministry Center at 7:07 p.m. on April 4. Continue reading
Border expressions
Wright State students to unveil art exhibits celebrating the work of border theorist, feminist writer Gloria Anzaldúa
The community art show on April 6 is part of downtown’s First Friday from 5 to 9 p.m. at the El Rincón Art Studio. Continue reading
Shore thing
New lakeside apartments at Wright State’s Lake Campus big hit with students
Katelyn Richardson, a sophomore at the Lake Campus, wants to get her bachelor’s degree in nursing and then her master’s so she can become a nurse practitioner. Continue reading
Lifting spirits
Wright State University students, faculty and staff made “Cards 4 Kids” for patients at Dayton Children’s Hospital. Continue reading
First Southern Ohio Scholars Day set for April 15
The Health Professions Affinity Community is a pipeline program to engage students and advance their academic and career progress toward professions in health care. Continue reading
Foreign service
Two-time Wright State graduate Kathryn Chaney helps prep military personnel and other government employees for embassy assignments in Europe.
Kathryn Chaney weaves together her passion for travel, work experiences and two degrees from Wright State to thrive at the Defense Institute of Security Cooperation Studies. Continue reading
UCIE helps international students explore Dayton
The excursions teach international students about local events, as well as getting them involved in Dayton area activities. Continue reading
Wright State’s 19th ArtsGala draws huge crowd
The Creative Arts Center was transformed into a display of every type of art, from movies and music to acting and singing for ArtsGala. Continue reading
Raider innovators can solve real-world problems at weekend event
Students can learn about research, innovation and entrepreneurship during the first-ever Innovation Weekend from April 6 to April 8 in the Student Success Center. Continue reading
Community members dream big at strategic planning stakeholder summit
Summit participants identified the community’s cores values, brainstormed new university mission statements, recognized areas they think are institutional strengths and dreamed of projects Wright State could undertake in the future. Continue reading
