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
Holocaust and other genocides focus of exhibit at Wright State
A group of Israeli educators will give a detailed lecture on the exhibit Rebellion of Hope from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Jan. 28. Continue reading
Sultans of Swing will examine links between baseball, jazz and fiction
Series begins with a lecture on “Sports and the Absent History of the Harlem Renaissance” on Jan. 29 and a panel discussion on “Women and African-Americans in Baseball History” on Feb. 10. Continue reading
Wright State terrorism experts on Fox19 Cincinnati
Terry Oroszi, director of the Master of Science and Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear Defense Certificate Program in the the Boonshoft School of Medicine, and Larry James, professor in the School of Professional Psychology, discussed their new book “Weapons of Mass Psychological … Continue reading
Wright State honors Martin Luther King Jr. with march, call to action
Marchers on campus honor Martin Luther King Jr.’s principles of nonviolence while unleashing a wakeup call to action against oppression in today’s society. Continue reading
Ready for the spotlight
Wright State acting major Heather Cooperman competed in prestigious acting competition in New York
Wright State acting major Heather Cooperman competes in prestigious acting competition in New York. Continue reading
Kim Demmings becomes Wright State scoring leader in win at Oakland
Kim Demmings is also just 20 points away from tying Milwaukee’s Traci Edwards as the Horizon League’s all-time scorer in women’s basketball. Continue reading
Kim Demmings ties Wright State all-time scoring record in win at Detroit
Guard Kim Demmings tied Bill Edwards for the most career points ever by any Raider in a career during the women’s basketball team’s win Jan. 14. Continue reading
Wright State to host national speaker to raise awareness of National Stalking Awareness Month
From Jan. 19 to Jan. 20, national speaker Debbie Riddle will share residency at Wright State University, giving a presentation and showing a documentary on the crime of stalking. Continue reading
Wright State medical student prepares to lead national SNMA organization
As president-elect of the Student National Medical Association, Christen Johnson has spent much of the year promoting mental health awareness and leadership development. Continue reading
Wright State tunnels are popular destination
Regardless of the weather, the tunnels are an especially convenient way for students with disabilities to navigate around campus. Continue reading
