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Jeff Hobbs, New York Times bestselling author, will serve as the keynote speaker for the Fred R. Leventhal Family Lecture

March 26, 2026

New York Times’ Bestselling Author Jeff Hobbs to Speak

The award-winning writer will serve as the keynote speaker for the Wittenberg Series-sponsored Fred R. Leventhal Family Lecture, April 14.

Wittenberg Students Commit to Witt Graphic

March 20, 2026

Record-Breaking Commit to Witt

Tigers came together for a record-breaking Commit to Witt Day of Giving on March 19, 2026, as alumni, faculty, staff, students, friends, and families demonstrated their firm belief in Wittenberg’s mission and life-changing liberal arts education through their gifts totaling $1,137,661 from 1,537 donors.

Empty Bowls 2026

March 18, 2026

Combating Community Hunger

One the most popular events in the Springfield community and on campus, Wittenberg is again excited to host the 32nd Empty Bowls event on Monday, March 23, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the University’s Center Dining Room inside the Benham-Pence Student Center.

Wittenberg Students Commit To Witt Graphic

March 12, 2026

Commit to Witt 2026

Wittenberg Tigers nationwide will come together on Thursday, March 19, for Commit to Witt, the University’s annual day of giving. Beginning at 12 a.m., alumni, friends, parents, students, faculty, and staff will have an opportunity to support the values, traditions, and excellence that define Wittenberg University.

Nursing simulation lab research

March 11, 2026

Collaborative Learning

Wanting students to have a competitive advantage, Wittenberg will once again be a conduit for summer research endeavors, continuing a decades-long tradition.

Ralph Keen, Ph.D.

March 10, 2026

Sauer Luther Symposium Set for March 16

Widely respected, award-winning author and historian Ralph Keen, Ph.D. heads to Springfield, March 16, to present the Kenneth H. Sauer Luther Symposium as part of the 2025-2026 Wittenberg Series