Wright State Headlines
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May 6
Sustained student effort brings pollinator garden to campus
Three years ago, a group of earth and environmental sciences students at Wright State University planted native wildflower seeds in starter trays with care, intention and optimism. Only grass sprouted. That wasn’t the beginning of the SEES garden they hoped … Continue reading
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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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News
Dunbar Library’s 1903 Wright Flyer ‘lands’ safely for cleaning
Full-sized replica of the 1903 Wright Flyer was built by a group of skilled volunteers and has been hanging in Wright State’s Dunbar Library since 2001. Continue reading
Video: Veteran pays it forward after own struggle
A retired sergeant is giving back to his fellow soldiers after fighting a battle he never expected. The Veteran and Military Center at Wright State University’s Allyn Hall is the most likely place you will find Tyler Thompson. The junior at … Continue reading
Wright State Orthopaedics to offer educational session on rotator cuff tears and repairs
Learn about “Rotator Cuff Tears and Repairs” during a free education session at the Wright State Physicians Health Center on June 17. Continue reading
Wright State grad school to offer scholarships for Wright-Patt workers
Excerpt Wright State University will pay part of the tuition costs for Wright-Patterson Air Force Base personnel who enroll at the university’s graduate school in an initiative leaders hope will be a model for the rest of the nation. The … Continue reading
In memoriam: Brenda Ellis
Brenda Ellis had served as associate professor of music and director of the Paul Laurence Dunbar Chorale at Wright State. Continue reading
Wright State launches new Graduate School scholarship program for Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
Wright State creates scholarship fund for military personnel and civilian workers at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base who want to pursue graduate degrees. Continue reading
Foster force
Childhood of incoming nursing student Vicky Lindsey gives her fierce independence
In and out of foster homes throughout her life, Vicky Lindsey was her high school salutatorian and is now bound for Wright State’s nursing program. Continue reading
New Wright State website reveals the latest in cyber security news
New website captures important local, national and global developments in cyber security. Continue reading
Soil toil: Wright State grad student Behzad Ghanbarian rising star in terra-firma research
Environmental sciences Ph.D. student Behzad Ghanbarian is a prolific scholar, publishing many papers on soil-related research. Continue reading
Meet Dr. Gary L. LeRoy
Excerpt Gary L. LeRoy, M.D., is the associate dean for student affairs and admissions for Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine and a longtime family physician for East Dayton Health Center. 1. Who/what influenced your desire to give back to … Continue reading
