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
Human Performance Consortium Renamed AHEAD
The Human Performance Consortium, a collaborative alliance of government, academia and industry, has changed its name to AHEAD—the Alliance for Human Effectiveness and Advancement. Continue reading
Raider pup!
Wright State Service Dog program growing with puppy-fueled exuberance
Aerosmith has arrived on campus. So have Etta, Draconis and Chevy too. Continue reading
Tom Archdeacon to discuss Dayton sports during “Legends” lecture
Dayton Daily News columnist Tom Archdeacon will present “Dayton Sports Through the Arch” on May 11. Continue reading
Wright State community enjoys first April Craze
Replacing May Daze due to the transition from quarters to semesters, April Craze continues the tradition… Continue reading
Earth Day at Wright State photo gallery
Whether you took a walk in the Wright State Woods, pitched in during the Army ROTC Campus cleanup or did something green on your own… Continue reading
Wright State students serve Katrina survivors on Spring Break
When hurricane Katrina tore through New Orleans, thousands of people were killed, injured or displaced. Continue reading
Wright State’s president “jailed,” “bailed” for charity
Hopkins trades pinstripes for prison stripes to support March for Babies
Wright State President David Hopkins briefly traded pinstripes for prison stripes on Friday, April 27—all in the name of healthier babies. Continue reading
Photo contest captures outdoor beauty of Wright State
Whether it’s a dramatic picture of some sudden spring weather rolling in, or the serene beauty of colorful flowers in bloom… Continue reading
Wright State hosts Ohio Civil Rights Commission
Students at Wright State University not only got a rare chance to see the Ohio Civil Rights Commission in action, they also got some career tips. Continue reading
Wright State students to perform “The Laramie Project” in unique show
Wright State University’s Department of Theatre, Dance & Motion Pictures is hosting a public reading of The Laramie Project Sunday, April 29, at 7 p.m… Continue reading
