Wright State Headlines
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May 4
Wright State’s student-run radio station earns national recognition with major equipment award
WWSU 106.9FM, Wright State’s student-operated radio station, received a major broadcast equipment upgrade that will improve its on-air sound quality and expand hands-on learning opportunities for students. Continue reading
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May 4
Moments that matter: Wright State’s Spring 2026 Commencement in photos
View a collection of images showcasing the joy and excitement of Wright State’s spring graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremonies. Continue reading
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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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News
Wright State teaches about civil rights beyond the classroom
Kimberly Barrett, vice president for multicultural affairs and community engagement, discussed The Phoenix Project: A Call to Action 2015, a series of programs and discussions exploring civil liberties and voting rights in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Voting … Continue reading
Mentoring magic
Bolinga Center’s Ujima program boosting first-year African-American students’ success
Bolinga Black Cultural Resources Center mentoring program is helping to boost success of first-year African-American students. Continue reading
Wright State Theatre presents Jane Austen’s classic ‘Pride and Prejudice’
Wright State University Theatre’s production of “Pride and Prejudice” opens Jan. 29 and runs through Feb. 8 in the Festival Playhouse in the Creative Arts Center. Continue reading
Wright State’s UCIE now a Passport Acceptance Facility
It took over a year of work with the Bureau of Consulate Affairs, but this month, finally Joy Wanderi and the University Center for International Education got their wish: the UCIE is now one of six Passport Acceptance Facilities in Dayton. Continue reading
Jefferson Township Community Health Fair set for Jan. 31
Reach Out of Montgomery County and Jefferson Township will sponsor a free health fair for residents of Jefferson Township on Jan. 31. Continue reading
Two Wright State employees recognized by the American Council on Education
Wright State’s Melissa Gruys and Latricia Milhouse recognized for supporting the advancement of women in higher education. Continue reading
Wright State’s AAUP recognizes professors who have left their mark on the university
The Spring Speaker Series, co-sponsored by AAUP-WSU and Wright State administration recognizes commitment of Rudy Fichtenbaum and Jim Vance to AAUP. Continue reading
Language art
Wright State’s Chris Hall opening doors in China for the teaching of English
Wright State plans to partner with a university in China to enroll its students in Wright State’s Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages program. Continue reading
Idol chatter
Wright State grad Alexis Gomez rising star in 'American Idol' competition
Musician and 2014 Wright State graduate Alexis Gomez advances to Hollywood in the current season of “American Idol.” Continue reading
Video: Medical student guest at State of the Union
Bill Elder, a Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine student, attended the State of the Union Address last week as a guest of First Lady Michelle Obama. He discussed the experience on “Fox 45 in the Morning.” Watch the … Continue reading
