Wright State Headlines
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May 7
The art of medicine
John Corker was drawn to the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine because of its strong culture of support, teamwork and positivity. Continue reading
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May 6
Sustained student effort brings pollinator garden to campus
Three years ago, a group of earth and environmental sciences students at Wright State University planted native wildflower seeds in starter trays with care, intention and optimism. Only grass sprouted. That wasn’t the beginning of the SEES garden they hoped … Continue reading
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May 4
Wright State’s student-run radio station earns national recognition with major equipment award
WWSU 106.9FM, Wright State’s student-operated radio station, received a major broadcast equipment upgrade that will improve its on-air sound quality and expand hands-on learning opportunities for students. Continue reading
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May 4
Moments that matter: Wright State’s Spring 2026 Commencement in photos
View a collection of images showcasing the joy and excitement of Wright State’s spring graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremonies. Continue reading
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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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Wright State in the News
WDTN: Wright State men’s and women’s bowling teams are top 15 in the country
WDTN: Wright State men’s and women’s bowling teams are top 15 in the country Continue reading
Xenia Daily Gazette: Wright State beginning search for new provost
Excerpt The university’s goal is to complete the search process in time to allow the next provost to join Wright State on July 1. Thomas Sudkamp, who has served as provost since 2015, will step down June 30. “This is … Continue reading
WOUC: News Depth talks to Wright State Kinesiologist about her job
WOUC: News Depth talks to Wright State Kinesiologist about her job Continue reading
Fairborn Daily Herald: Wright State program saves students thousands in textbooks
Excerpt A pilot project at Wright State University called Inclusive Courseware that promises to dramatically reduce the cost of textbooks and/or online access content for students has saved them more than $56,000 — an average savings of 40 percent. The … Continue reading
Xenia Daily Gazette: Wright State researcher develops technology
Excerpt An augmented-reality system designed by Wright State University researchers that puts a “doctor in the house” to help recovering surgery patients manage pain without painkillers was a winner in the Ohio Opioid Technology Challenge. The technology was developed by … Continue reading
Xenia Daily Gazette: Wright State Student volunteers for Peace Corps
Excerpt She helped build ovens to replace dangerous open cooking fires. She painted a world map on the side of the village schoolhouse to aid geography lessons. And she made some lifelong friends. That was the give and take of … Continue reading
Sidney Daily News: Wright State Lake Campus featured in journal
Excerpt Research at Wright State University’s Lake Campus on the water quality of Grand Lake St. Marys is featured in a prestigious environmental journal and has sparked interest from a watershed group at Lake Champlain in Vermont. A study led … Continue reading
WCPO: Here’s how Dayton native Hannah Beachler helped bring ‘Black Panther’ to life on the big screen
Excerpt Production designer Hannah Beachler wants you to know that “Black Panther” is a lot of fun to watch. But it’s something more, too. “This whole movie is about having reverence for African culture and African-American culture,” said the Dayton, … Continue reading
