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
Wright State Trustees approve 2015 budget
The Wright State Board of Trustees approved the university’s fiscal 2015 budget, a spending plan designed to build on the university’s successes and support its growth. Continue reading
CECS named a finalist in ‘DBJ’s’ new Innovation Index Awards
College of Engineering and Computer Science named finalist in the Dayton Business Journal’s Innovation Index Awards for workforce development efforts. Continue reading
Liberal arts students share internship experiences, thank community partners
The testimonials from eager and thankful liberal arts students painted a clear picture—they value their chances to shine in professional environments as much as they value their entire educational experience. Continue reading
Boonshoft School of Medicine psychiatry professor receives highest award in aerospace medicine
Assistant professor Kent McDonald recognized for research in aviator personality, environmental stressors and their impact on optimal performance. Continue reading
Bulgarian officials to explore U.S. business initiatives
Delegation from Bulgaria is visiting Dayton to explore U.S. efforts to grow businesses. Continue reading
Wright State community to celebrate NEC Building construction milestone with topping out ceremony
Wright State will mark a milestone in the construction of the Neuroscience Engineering Collaboration Building with a toping out ceremony May 2. Continue reading
Dermatologists offer free skin cancer screenings May 12–16
Wright State Physicians will offer free skin cancer screenings to promote early detection and prevention of skin cancers May 12 and 14. Continue reading
Boonshoft School of Medicine student selected as Howard Hughes Medical Research Fellow
Medical student at Boonshoft School of Medicine receives fellowship to research prostate cancer at the University of Michigan Medical School. Continue reading
Engineering students take home top honors at global health competition
Low-cost digital X-ray receptor earns Wright State engineering students top honors at the national health technologies competition. Continue reading
In demand: Lake Campus engineering students can’t graduate fast enough
Each student from the rapidly growing program who wants full-time engineering work already has a job lined up and waiting. Continue reading
