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Rakesh Tondon ’01

February 11, 2026

Class of 2026 Commencement Speaker

With 20-plus years of experience navigating hypergrowth and global expansion of startups as a successful entrepreneur, Rakesh Tondon, Wittenberg class of 2001, will serve as the 2026 Commencement speaker.

Wittenberg’s English Department Presents Reading Series 2026

February 10, 2026

In Their Own Words

Three authors will headline the latest Reading Series sponsored by Wittenberg University’s Department of English on Feb. 26, March 19, and April 8, respectively. All the readings will take place at 7 p.m. in Ness Auditorium inside Hollenbeck Hall on the Wittenberg campus.

William A. Kinnison Endowed Lecture in History to feature Benjamin H. Irvin, Ph.D.

February 9, 2026

Wittenberg Series Continues Monday, Feb. 23, 7 p.m.

Benjamin H. Irvin, Ph.D., associate professor of history at Indiana University and historian of the American Revolution, will be the keynote speaker for Wittenberg University's William A. Kinnison Endowed Lecture in History, Feb. 23.

Wittenberg University Student Mortar Board Design

February 5, 2026

Putting Students and Families First

As a University committed to student success from day one, Wittenberg is launching a fully integrated Office of Student Financial Services to provide comprehensive support for students and families from acceptance to Commencement.

Wittenberg Students Super Bowl Experience

February 3, 2026

Super Bowl Bound

A group of 14 Wittenberg students will be heading west this week to participate in a once-in-a-lifetime experience at Super Bowl LX on Sunday, Feb. 8, at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California as the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots battle it for the Vince Lombardi Trophy.

Director of Campus Safety and Lieutenant Lee McCartney

January 30, 2026

New Police Chief Named

Wittenberg is pleased to announce that Lieutenant Lee McCartney, director of campus safety, has been promoted to the University’s Chief of Police, effective today, January 30, 2026.