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
Ohio Mortuary Operations Response Team to train at Calamityville
Forensic specialists from around Ohio will participate in a four-day training session at Wright State’s National Center for Medical Readiness at Calamityville. Continue reading
Men’s basketball team rolls to 73-59 win at East Carolina in CIT first round
The Wright State men’s basketball team never trailed on their way to a road win over East Carolina in the first round of the CollegeInsider.com Tournament. Continue reading
Student health care project attracts U.S. senator, president of Enroll America to Wright State
A project by Wright State social work students to help fellow students sign up for health insurance drew a U.S. senator and the president of Enroll America to campus. Continue reading
Women’s basketball team to face Kentucky in NCAA opening round
The Wright State women’s basketball team will face Kentucky in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 22, on the UK campus in Lexington. Continue reading
Iraqi takes a leading role on Wright State campus
Excerpt A young man whose family left the violent turmoil of Iraq has become a campus leader at a southwestern Ohio college with a fast-growing international student population. Fady Al-Banna, a 23-year-old senior, is the director of international affairs for … Continue reading
Michio Kaku talks ‘Physics of the Future’ for FREE courtesy of Wright State
Excerpt When he was in high school, Michio Kaku assembled a particle accelerator in his parents’ garage for a science fair project. Today, he is an internationally known theoretical physicist who has become a fixture in the media and helps … Continue reading
Raider women win Horizon League title, head to NCAA tournament for first time
Fans invited to join team at selection show watch party at Nutter Center
Raiders outscored the Phoenix 88–69 in the Horizon League title game Sunday afternoon, earning its first-ever trip to the NCAA Tournament as a Division I member. Continue reading
Kim Demmings, Wright St. rally for Horizon crown
Excerpt For Wright State to reach the NCAA women’s tournament for the first time, the Raiders had to accomplish another first for the program. Thanks to a resurgent second half by conference player of the year Kim Demmings, they did … Continue reading
Men’s basketball team to face East Carolina in CIT
The Raiders will play at East Carolina in the first round of the CollegeInsiders.com Tournament Tuesday, March 18, at 7 p.m. Continue reading
Workshop focuses on supporting immigrant entrepreneurs in Dayton
Supporting Dayton’s immigrant entrepreneurs and preparing young people to compete in the global economy focus of the Immigrant, Inc. workshop at Wright State. Continue reading
