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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Artist Bing Davis to visit Wright State
Renowned Dayton artist Willis ‘Bing’ Davis will present “The Arts as an Agent of Change” at the Friends of the Libraries’ 33rd annual spring luncheon. Continue reading
DoD basic research discovers new spectroscopic signatures from the “Stuff of Life”
There is hardly a greater discovery during the past century than DNA–deoxyribonucleic acid–the biomolecular material in every cell of the human body. Continue reading
Annual Greek Step Show, Drag Revue live up to billing
The 13th Annual Harley E. Flack Greek Step Show and the Rainbow Alliance’s annual Drag Revue show made for a festive Friday on May 4. Check out some of the best pictures from the two events.
Senator Sherrod Brown visits Wright State, argues against scheduled student debt interest rate hike
Roughly 10,000 students at Wright State University depend on subsidized Stafford loans to go to college. Soon after graduation, they all know they’ll have to pay it back with 3.4% interest. But this summer, that rate could double. Continue reading
Sundance Channel’s “Push Girls” star to visit Wright State
The show premieres in June, but the Wright State University community will get to see an advance screening of the show Monday, May 7… Continue reading
Wright State biology student wins fellowship to study treefrogs
A Wright State undergraduate biology major is one of 24 nationwide who has been named an American Physiological Society (APS) 2012 Undergraduate Research Fellow. Continue reading
Gabrielle Giffords’ rescuer speaks at Wright State
President Obama called Daniel Hernandez a hero for his actions following the shooting of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords. Continue reading
Li named dean of Raj Soin College of Business
Joanne Li, professor and chair of the Department of Finance at Towson University in Maryland, has been named dean of Wright State University’s Raj Soin College of Business. Continue reading
The Gentle Way, the Wright Way: national judo tournament coming to the Nutter Center
A Russian competitor meets his English rival on the floor. A French referee gives the signal and the match begins. The remarkable thing? All three of them are speaking in Japanese. Continue reading
Raiders walk for healthier babies
Wright State students, faculty, staff support March of Dimes
The March of Dimes’ annual Miami Valley March for Babies fundraising campaign finished with a flourish last week, thanks in part to efforts by Wright State students, faculty and staff.
