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
Wright State named one of nation’s top disability-friendly schools
Wright State has been named among America’s top disability-friendly universities in a new nationally distributed book designed to help disabled high school students select a college. Continue reading
Wright State giving strong effort in RecycleMania competition
Each week Wright State University recycles about 16,700 pounds of paper, glass, aluminum and plastic—approximately the same weight as eight Volkswagen Beetles. Continue reading
Abilities Expo to educate students through fun
Ever tried to steer a wheelchair through a maze of orange cones? Continue reading
Wright State students work to improve design of artificial limbs for military veterans
Artificial arms and legs can be the gift of freedom for military veterans who have lost limbs. Continue reading
Students hit the catwalk in newspaper, trash bags and feathers
On Thursday, February 23 the University Activities Board’s hosted the third annual Project Runway. Continue reading
Wright State rallies for March of Dimes
President David R. Hopkins, who is chairing this year’s campaign with his wife Angelia, introduced this year’s March for Babies Ambassador, DeMarrione “Marri” Dansby… Continue reading
A modern “Merchant” photo gallery
Wright State University’s contemporary production of William Shakespeare’s “The Merchant of Venice” continues this weekend at the Creative Arts Center. Continue reading
Symposium keynote speaker to discuss sexual violence
The keynote lecture of the 2012 Race, Class, Gender, Sexuality Symposium will address the racial implications of the SlutWalks movement. Continue reading
Students learn about health careers at Path to Health Professions Day
Several hundred high school and college students interested in pursuing careers as doctors, nurses, veterinarians or other health professions converged… Continue reading
