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
Theatre students rock controversial hit musical
Wright State continues its 2011-12 theatre season with the rock musical “RENT.” Continue reading
Wright State holds inaugural Martin Luther King, Jr. march, rally
Wright State University’s first Martin Luther King, Jr. march and rally to honor the late civil-rights leader drew scores of participants… Continue reading
Kenneth J. Gaines, M.D., M.B.A., named chair of new Dept. of Neurology at the Boonshoft School of Medicine
DAYTON, Ohio—Following a nationwide search, the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine has named Kenneth J. Gaines, M.D., M.B.A. Continue reading
11 Raiders named to Preseason All-Horizon League baseball teams
11 members of the Wright State baseball team have named to the Preseason All-Horizon League teams as selected by collegesportsmadness.com. Continue reading
Wright State to hold inaugural Martin Luther King, Jr. march, rally
Wright State University will hold its first Martin Luther King, Jr. march and rally Jan. 18 to honor the late civil-rights leader and underscore the importance of diversity and unity. Continue reading
Wright State researchers working on watershed moment in water purification
Polluted streams, rivers, lakes and municipal water may soon be getting the Wright State treatment… Continue reading
Three years and counting: Military Advanced Education certifies Wright State as “military-friendly” again
For the third consecutive year, the primary online resource for current and prospective military students, Military Advanced Education… Continue reading
Dayton to honor Martin Luther King, Jr. with students’ work, march, rally
When Trotwood-Madison High School student Jaboris Person sat down to write an essay on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., she wasn’t sure what was going to come out. Continue reading
Wright State University Foundation Board welcomes new trustees
William Pohlman named chair
The Wright State University Foundation has appointed six new trustees to its board… Continue reading
Campus beauty shots on display courtesy of shutterbug students
Before the fantastic fall foliage was lost to another changing of the season, Wright State University students went on a mission… Continue reading
