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
Wright State Theatre opens its 2015-16 season with ‘The Great Gatsby’
Wright State Theatre will open its 41st season with Simon Levy’s adaptation of “The Great Gatsby,” on Sept. 24-Oct. 4 in the Festival Playhouse. Continue reading
Help Wright State feed the hungry, win the Hunger Cup
Competition between Wright State and the University of Dayton to help students and needy Dayton residents runs through Sept. 30. Continue reading
Wright State University chosen to host first presidential debate of 2016
The Presidential Debate will be held Sept. 26, 2016, at the Wright State University Nutter Center. Continue reading
Boonshoft School of Medicine associate professor contributes to research on traumatic brain injury
Wright State Boonshoft School of Medicine researcher part of a team that concluded a history of traumatic brain injury is associated with the development of neurological and psychiatric illnesses. Continue reading
Wright State closing in on $150M campaign goal
Excerpt Wright State University is closing on its $150 million capital campaign goal, and now thinks it will have the full amount raised by this spring. The university says it expects to have $121.9 million raised by the end of … Continue reading
CLASS action
College of Liberal Arts launches Center for Liberal Arts Student Success
The new Center for Liberal Arts Student Success (CLASS) combines advising, faculty/student relationship-building, peer mentoring and career counseling. Continue reading
Wright State student a good story, and can write one, too
Excerpt For Alan Hieber, Saturday morning marked a role reversal from the night before. Soon after Jason Brosseau crossed the finish line in 2:46.01 to win the Air Force Marathon and had the gold medal draped over his head, Hieber, … Continue reading
Number of high school valedictorians and salutatorians attending Wright State exploding
Number of high school valedictorians and salutatorians attending Wright State has skyrocketed, with twice as many enrolling this fall as did just two years ago. Continue reading
Social life
Wright State’s Melanie West uses social work training in Washington, D.C., immigration internship
Working in Washington, D.C., as an advocacy intern on immigration issues was an eye-opening experience for social work major Melanie West. Continue reading
Photo finish
Museums around the world interested in work of retired Wright State photography professor Ron Geibert
Museums around the world are interested in the photographs of retired Wright State professor Ron Geibert. Continue reading
