Wright State Headlines
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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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Apr 28
Wright State students spot the finish line, celebrate Spring Semester’s end at April Craze
The 14th annual April Craze gave students a chance to let loose, dance, enjoy great food and enjoy that summer is right around the corner. Continue reading
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Apr 28
Chick-fil-A near Wright State’s Dayton Campus approved by Beavercreek City Council
The new Chick-fil-A restaurant will serve as a foundational component of Raider Row, a larger commercial development planned on land near Wright State University that spans portions of both Beavercreek and Fairborn. Continue reading
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Special Categories
Boonshoft School of Medicine faculty member chosen for national leadership program
Brenda J.B. Roman, M.D., is one of 54 individuals chosen nationally to be part of the 18th incoming class for ELAM®, the only program in the United States dedicated to preparing senior women faculty for positions of leadership at academic health centers. Continue reading
Pre-college campers discover dinosaurs, ice cakes, think like da Vinci
The Office of Pre-College Programs offers a wide variety of week-long learning opportunities for K–12 students “camping” at Wright State University this summer. Continue reading
Wright State grad finds fame as python hunter
Growing up on an Ohio farm, Shawn Heflick was bitten by snake fever at the age of 7 when he saw his first Garter snake. Continue reading
History professor Jacob Dorn calls it a career, leaving his mark on Wright State from the school’s start
A Peterson pipe from Ireland dozes on his desk next to a pouch of tobacco. Continue reading
Wright State University mourns the loss of third president, Paige E. Mulhollan
Dr. Mulhollan is remembered on campus as a dynamic but “laid-back” president who took time to personally interact with faculty, staff and students. Continue reading
Wright State University appoints Vice President – Multicultural Affairs and Community Engagement
Kimberly Barrett, Ph.D., will have a hands-on role in continuing to promote and nourish diversity, multiculturalism and community engagement. Continue reading
Serenity Now: Garden for the Senses in full bloom
Is there an escape from the ringing phones, rattling printers and other office noise at Wright State? Continue reading
Fairborn business executive Michael Bridges appointed to Wright State University Board of Trustees
Bridges is the president of Peerless Technologies Corp. and a Wright State graduate. Continue reading
A Safe Space
A collaborative training program seeks to improve campus support for GLBTQ students, faculty and staff. Continue reading
Wright State inks agreement with Turkish university
Wright State University officials have signed two agreements with a major university in Turkey that will allow the two institutions to exchange students and collaborate in research. Continue reading
