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
Stage set for annual ArtsGala
The annual Wright State University ArtsGala, which has raised more than $1.6 million for arts scholarships during its 14-year history, is set for Saturday, April 12. Continue reading
Calamityville allows simulation of trauma
Excerpt Two SUVs overturned off East Xenia Drive Thursday, ejecting their occupants. One passenger had a severed limb; another suffered a collapsed lung. All needed immediate medical care. Para-military first-responders were soon scrambling on the grounds of the nearby former … Continue reading
Homegrown and farm raised
Ph.D. student Renee Albers conducting key pregnancy research from agricultural launching pad
Ph.D. student Renee Albers is conducting key pregnancy research in the in the Department of Neuroscience, Cell Biology and Physiology. Continue reading
World War I artifacts sought for local exhibit
Excerpt It’s the everyday items that will help show how Daytonians and the world were changed by the “war to end all wars” said Paul Lockhart, a Wright State University history professor. “The problem is a lot of diaries, letters … Continue reading
Pioneering technology for medical field demonstrated at Calamityville
New technology that promises to revolutionize training in the medical field by combining training with virtual reality was demonstrated at Wright State’s Calamityville. Continue reading
Award-winning web portal helps Wright State Physicians patients manage health care
Wright State Physicians patients can manage their health care through athenahealth’s Patient Portal, a nationally ranked online patient communication program. Continue reading
Wright State to host 30th International Friendship Affair
The April 5 festival, to be held at the Student Union, will feature exotic food, performances, and cultural booths from Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Latin America and the Caribbean. Continue reading
Ohio Mathematics Contest coming to Wright State on April 12
Elementary, middle school and high school students are invited to participate in the Ohio Mathematics Competition at Wright State on April 12. Continue reading
Video—Boy goes from helping troops in Afghanistan to attending Wright State
After risking his life as an interpreter for U.S. military forces in Afghanistan, Zia Anwari is now a first-year student at Wright State University. He was featured in an interview with WHIO-TV. Watch the report from WHIO News Center 7.
Teach the children well
Lake Campus instructor Betsy Crites cultivates next crop of elementary school teachers
A kindergarten teacher inspired Betsy Crites, teacher education instructor at the Lake Campus, to pursue her own career in education. Continue reading
