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
Thousands of students enjoy Fall Fest
Fall Fest, the annual celebration that concludes Welcome Week at Wright State, brought students, staff and faculty together for a day of fun, food and free goodies. Continue reading
Staff honored for providing excellent service to Wright State
The President’s Awards for Excellence recognizes the vital role that classified and unclassified staff play in promoting and maintaining excellence at Wright State. Continue reading
WSRI to spin off new technology company in Dayton region
Excerpt Wright State Research Institute is spinning off a new company around a technology that hopes to create an air traffic control system for drones. The institute, part of Wright State University, is developing a new system designed to be … Continue reading
Wright State in running to get piece of $181M Army contract for automatic identification technologies
The Institute of Defense Studies and Education is part of a consortium providing the U.S. government identification technologies and services that track parts and equipment. Continue reading
Excellence in Human Relations (Unclassified)
Jim HannahPart of the series: President's Awards for Excellence 2015
“He is a machine. A machine that shines a bright and engaging light on everything and everyone at Wright State for all to see.” Continue reading
Excellence in Human Relations (Classified)
Joyce SmithPart of the series: President's Awards for Excellence 2015
Joyce E. smith, goes above and beyond her job as administrative support coordinator at the Office of Equity and Inclusion, volunteering to assist many student groups on campus. Continue reading
Spirit of Innovation (Unclassified)
Mark AndersonPart of the series: President's Awards for Excellence 2015
Anderson completes thankless tasks to improve the needs of end-users of various abilities and disabilities. If it were not for his dedication and innovative risks, the university website may be less accessible for others. Continue reading
Spirit of Innovation (Classified)
Beth Stanze-TatePart of the series: President's Awards for Excellence 2015
Inspiring, happy and highly productive, are just a few modest words that describe Elizabeth “Beth” Stanze-Tate. Continue reading
Spirit of Innovation
Veterans Voices ProjectPart of the series: President's Awards for Excellence 2015
Wright State’s Veterans Voices Project has connected different generations of veterans at the university and across the Dayton area through a unique historical archive of veterans’ stories. Continue reading
Excellence in Leadership (Classified)
Kimberly SierschulaPart of the series: President's Awards for Excellence 2015
With natural curiosity, Kimberly R. Sierschula, financial aid, learned her way through finances and up the career ladder winning her the President’s Award for Excellence in Leadership.
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