Wright State Headlines
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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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Apr 28
Wright State students spot the finish line, celebrate Spring Semester’s end at April Craze
The 14th annual April Craze gave students a chance to let loose, dance, enjoy great food and enjoy that summer is right around the corner. Continue reading
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Apr 28
Chick-fil-A near Wright State’s Dayton Campus approved by Beavercreek City Council
The new Chick-fil-A restaurant will serve as a foundational component of Raider Row, a larger commercial development planned on land near Wright State University that spans portions of both Beavercreek and Fairborn. Continue reading
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News
School record 5 baseball players selected in MLB draft
Five Wright State baseball players will continue their careers professionally aftering being selected in last weekend’s Major League Baseball draft. Continue reading
Local musician’s CD showcases trumpet versatility
Daniel Zehringer, associate professor of music, discussed his new album, “Journeymen’s Songs: The Music of Steven Winteregg” on WYSO Public Radio. Zehringer also serves as head of the Trumpet studio, coordinator of the Faculty Brass Quintet and conducts the Wright State University Trumpet Ensemble. Listen to the … Continue reading
Wright State creates accelerated programs for teaching English to non-native speakers
New dual undergraduate and graduate programs in teaching English to speakers of other languages are designed for both Wright State students and international students. Continue reading
Students eager to volunteer and enter presidential debate ticket lottery
The deadline for Wright State students to apply as a debate volunteer is July 15, and the deadline for students to enter the ticket lottery is Aug. 29. Continue reading
Handmade lesson
Making artificial hands for children part of Wright State English and communication class project
Students in this English and communication course also learned how to gather information and then marry words, images and sounds to communicate it. Continue reading
Target talent
Wright State grad student Matthew Scherreik’s paper on target recognition wins top award in international competition
Matthew Scherreik, who is pursuing a Ph.D. in electrical engineering, won the Lockheed Martin Best Student Paper award for the third year in a row. Continue reading
Raiders set school win record but fall short in NCAA Regional final
The Wright State baseball team went 2-2 during a thrilling tournament run, beating Western Michigan and Ohio State and advancing to the Regional finals for the second consecutive year. Continue reading
Wright State presents budget plan for fiscal year 2017
Wright State will proactively and responsibly address ongoing fiscal challenges, university officials said during the budget presentation June 2. Continue reading
Dayton Regional STEM School seeks grant to create center for career development
The initiative, in partnership with Wright State’s Center for Manufacturing Sciences, will enhance career opportunities in information technology, engineering and advanced manufacturing. Continue reading
Video vision
Wright State’s Noah Schroeder, students building sophisticated spaceship video game as teaching tool
The video game is designed for the many teachers who have trouble finding an educational video game that matches the content they want to teach. Continue reading
