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
A coach on and off the field
The Wright State baseball team finished 41-15 overall and in first place in the Horizon League, earning the top seed in the league tournament, which begins May 25 at Nischwitz Stadium. Continue reading
Seminar to address domestic sex trafficking
“Protecting Our Community: Understanding Domestic Sex Trafficking” will be held June 14 the Madison Lakes Learning and Conference Center in Dayton. Continue reading
Wright State senior overcomes challenges to shine in the field of sports
Alan Hieber, a senior mass communication major, stays active by competing in races and by covering sports for The Guardian student newspaper. Continue reading
Wright State grad examines grandfather’s WWI service in new book
Gregory Archer, a 1984 graduate of the School of Professional Psychology, writes nonfiction narrative about his grandfather’s service in World War I. Continue reading
Wright State students create life-changing mobile food market
Students launch the nonprofit Dayton Mobile Market to provide fresh produce to residents of Dayton food deserts. Continue reading
Pedal power
Dozens of Wright State students, faculty and staff took part in a bike to campus breakfast on May 18. Continue reading
Wright State establishes university-wide Compliance Program
The program includes the creation of a director of university compliance position to oversee the university’s responsibilities to comply with state, federal and university regulations and policies. Continue reading
Presidential debate expected to boost interest in Wright State’s democracy initiative with ThinkTV
Wright State and the Dayton PBS member station are collaborating on an online election hub designed to teach K-12 students about democracy and the political process. Continue reading
Wright State’s baseball team hopes to strike out Huntington’s Disease
Nationwide, an estimated 30,000 people are battling Huntington’s Disease (HD) and one of those people fighting is Lee Smith. Continue reading
Wright State associate professor receives Distinguished Health Educator Service Award
Marietta Orlowski is associate professor of community health at the Boonshoft School of Medicine Center for Global Health and health promotion and education director for the Master of Public Health Program. Continue reading
