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
Bedside manner
Wright State alumna's nonprofit helps children get a good night's sleep
Wright State alumna and teacher Trisha Baxter runs Snuggled Up, a nonprofit organization that provides beds for local children. Continue reading
Wright State president elected again to chair IUC of Ohio
For the third consecutive year, Wright State University President David R. Hopkins has been elected to serve as the chair of the Inter-University Council (IUC) of Ohio. Continue reading
Leader board
Participation in HERS Institutes strengthens ranks of women leaders at Wright State
Jennie Buckwalter, Jennie Gallimore and Stephanie Goodwin are latest Wright State women leaders to participate in the Higher Education Resource Services (HERS) Summer Institute. Continue reading
Air Force’s Tech Warrior exercise conducted at Wright State’s National Center for Medical Readiness
Air Force scientists and engineers donned battle gear and grabbed M-16 rifles for a combat exercise at Wright State’s Calamityville to field-test the technologies they helped develop in the lab. Continue reading
Raj Soin College of Business creates degree completion program for nontraditional students
Raj Soin College of Business launches program that helps nontraditional students return to complete a bachelor’s degrees in business. Continue reading
Collaborative effort leads to $7M in federal funding for regional growth
Wright State collaborates with governments, other higher education institutions and businesses to secure federal grant to build the region’s commercialization infrastructure and support workforce development. Continue reading
A moment in the spotlight
Wright State students, faculty and alumni perform live on stage with Kristin Chenoweth
Wright State students, faculty and alumni perform live on stage at the Fraze Pavilion in Kettering with Kristin Chenoweth. Continue reading
Picture of health
Wright State alum Julie Bonsall '12 leads pioneering wellness program at Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority
Wright State biology graduate Julie Bonsall ’12 leads a pioneering wellness program at the Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority. Continue reading
Wright State hosts 4th annual Volunteer Fair
Thirty-two nonprofit organizations from around the Miami Valley took part in Wright State’s annual Volunteer Fair hoping to fill their volunteer needs with students. Continue reading
Students document CAC construction in new Stein Galleries exhibit
Current exhibitions at the Stein Galleries feature student artwork documenting the CAC construction project and paintings and drawings by artist Deborah Kahn. Continue reading
