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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Patch Adams, M.D., to deliver Boonshoft School of Medicine commencement address
Ninety-five graduates will receive their hard-earned medical degrees at 32nd commencement this evening
The 95 members of the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine class of 2012 will be awarded M.D. degrees during the school’s commencement ceremony on May 25. Continue reading
Wright State proposes fiscal 2013 budget to trustees
Wright State proposed its fiscal 2013 budget to its Board of Trustees which is designed to capitalize on WSU financial stewardship, delivering student success and driving economic development. Continue reading
CEO/athlete who regained his sight will address Wright State disabilities workshop
The man who holds the downhill speed skiing record for a totally blind person and whose company developed the first accessible GPS for the blind will be the featured speaker at a national workshop hosted by Wright State University. Continue reading
Wright State to open One-Stop student enrollment services center
The registrar, bursar and financial aid offices are the big three student enrollment services, and soon they’ll be on one floor. Continue reading
Student artist reflects “The Growing Mind” with library sculpture
The Growing Mind, a large sculpture on display outside the Dunbar Library was created by senior art major Megan Dooley-Smallwood. Continue reading
Students design life-saving incubation station
By any measure it’s low-tech–with its plastic base and supports, a vinyl tent-like cover and a couple of heating elements. But it’s designed to be just that. And it promises to be life-saving. Continue reading
Wright State honors Top Scholars
The Wright State University Parents Association and the Wright State University Friends of the Libraries honored six graduating seniors as the Top Scholars for their colleges. Continue reading
FBI visits Wright State, instructs staff to look out for ‘dual-use’ materials, ‘tripwires’
Eleven years ago, Special Agent Richard Maier served as one of the HAZMAT safety officers for the massive evidence collection… Continue reading
Down the garden path
Those who walk by Wright State’s new Campus Community Garden just can’t resist. Continue reading
Several Raiders make DBJ’s “Forty Under 40” list
Three of this year’s four inductees to the Dayton Business Journal’s “40 Under 40” Hall of Fame are also members of the Wright State family. Continue reading
