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
Growing season
Lake Campus garden shares its bounty with the community
Overseen by a team of volunteers, the Lake Campus community garden produces thousands of pounds of donated food and helps connect students to the Mercer County community. Continue reading
Move-in Day set for Aug. 21
About 70% of first-year class to move on campus
Move-In Day will last from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will involve 110 golf carts, a fleet of luggage rollers and about 440 student, staff and faculty volunteers. Continue reading
Former Air Force Base commander to lead Wright State workforce center
Excerpt Wright State University has hired a high-profile Wright-Patterson Air Force Base commander to lead efforts to keep skilled vets in Dayton. Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Cassie Barlow will start at Wright State on Sept. 2 as executive director of the Aerospace Professional Development … Continue reading
Economic development, aerospace, immigration highlight Wright State’s annual Regional Summit
Business leaders, educators, government officials and others discussed developing initiatives in workforce development and globalization during Wright State’s annual Regional Summit. Continue reading
Reconstruction zone
Engineering student Corinne Mowrey changes career path after hitting bump in the road
Her world was turned upside down, but today Corinne Mowrey is pursuing a Ph.D. in engineering, has won national scholarships and has been published in two journals. Continue reading
Boonshoft School of Medicine students named to Student National Medical Association board
Boonshoft School of Medicine students were named to the board of the nation’s oldest and largest independent, student-run organization for medical students of color. Continue reading
Former Wright-Patt commander to lead Wright State’s Aerospace Professional Development Center
Former Air Force Base Commander Cassie Barlow will join the Aerospace Professional Development Center in September. Continue reading
Excellence in Leadership (Unclassified)
Sandi HoldheidePart of the series: President's Awards for Excellence 2014
Sandi Holdheide has redefined what it means to be an outstanding leader.
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Excellence in Leadership (Classified)
Kurt HoldenPart of the series: President's Awards for Excellence 2014
Kurt Holden is one of Wright State’s most respected police officers and a distinguished leader in the community. Continue reading
Excellence in Human Relations (Unclassified)
Seth GordonPart of the series: President's Awards for Excellence 2014
In one short year with Wright State, Seth Gordon, Ph.D., has expanded the university’s efforts to serve veterans and military-connected students tenfold. Continue reading
