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
Boonshoft School of Medicine student will be a guest of the First Lady at tonight’s State of the Union Address
William Elder Jr., a Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine student, will attend the State of the Union Address tonight as a guest of First Lady Michelle Obama. Continue reading
Leslie Uggams Q&A
Excerpt “Leslie Uggams embodies so much of what Wright State University’s theater department values,” said Joe Deer, WSU musical theater professor and director of the Musical Theatre Initiative who appeared with Uggams in “Anything Goes.” “Leslie is an incredible entertainer, … Continue reading
Wright State, Cedarville, Kettering Medical Center launch new clinical training model
Wright State nursing and medical students to train with pharmacy students and Kettering Medical Center personnel in new clinical program. Continue reading
Thinking it over
Iraq veteran Fred Hockney studies philosophy to try to make sense of his experience
Iraq war veteran Fred Hockney uses the study of philosophy at Wright State University to help unlock the mystery of his experience. Continue reading
New Center for Workforce Development to expand STEM education, aerospace jobs
The Center for Workforce Development at Wright State University will grow STEM education in the region and prepare workers for jobs in intelligence, aerospace and defense. Continue reading
Panel looks to boost federal jobs in Ohio
Excerpt An Ohio Federal-Military Jobs Commission will tour the state this month to hear ways to retain and expand thousands of government jobs in Ohio. The nine-member panel is set to meet at 9 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 29, in the … Continue reading
Aerospace Professional Development Center at Wright State takes flight at grand opening
Center will assist Ohioans with job placement in specialized jobs in the aerospace and defense industry
The Wright State Aerospace Professional Development Center will celebrate its official grand opening on Jan. 16 in Beavercreek. Continue reading
Wright State to recognize military, Beavercreek and university employees at appreciation nights
Wright State will recognize members of the military, the Beavercreek community and university faculty and staff at appreciation nights during men’s basketball games this week. Continue reading
Wright State Physicians Orthopaedics to offer educational session about knee replacement
Wright State orthopaedic surgeon will give a free talk on “Total Knee Arthroplasty — Facts and Myths” on Jan. 20 in the Wright State Physicians Health Center. Continue reading
Local singer auditions on ‘American Idol’
Wright State graduate Alexis Gomez talks about trying out for “American Idol” on Fox 45 in the Morning. Gomez’s audition airs on “American Idol” on Jan. 14 at 8 p.m. Gomez graduated from Wright State in 2014 with a B.A. … Continue reading
