Monthly Archives: May 2019

DBJ: Wright State introduces robotic dining device to aid those with physical disabilities

Excerpt Wright State University has partnered with a local technology company to further its accessibility for students with physical disabilities. The university has added three Obi dining robots to its services, which are designed, developed and manufactured by DESiN LLC in … Continue reading →

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Dayton Daily News: How a Dayton innovation company is enhancing mealtime at Wright State

Excerpt Wright State University is integrating a local company’s technology to help students with disabilities be more independent at mealtimes. Locally invented and manufactured Obi was created by University of Dayton engineering graduate Jon Dekar, who made the first all-wood … Continue reading →

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Spring 2019 commencement ceremony in photos

Posted on May 6, 2019 by Bob Mihalek

Wright State University honored more than 2,000 graduating students at its spring commencement ceremony May 4 in the Wright State Nutter Center. Continue reading →

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More than 2,000 graduate at Wright State’s 2019 spring commencement ceremony

Posted on May 4, 2019 by Seth Bauguess

Wright State University President Cheryl B. Schrader addressed the class by focusing on many of the graduates’ achievements in the last year. “Class of 2019, each of you has left your own unique mark on our Wright State family and community,” said Schrader. Continue reading →

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A family committed to Wright State

Posted on May 3, 2019 by Micah Karr

From Mom Pamela to her kids David, Anna and Andy, the Baugham family has deep roots at Wright State. Continue reading →

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Dayton Daily News: Wright State avoids state fiscal watch after increasing reserves

Excerpt Wright State will avoid state fiscal watch, state documents show, but school leaders warned the university has work to do before it’s financially in the clear. “We still have a lot of work left to do, but that’s certainly … Continue reading →

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Officially Raiders

Posted on May 2, 2019 by Kris Sproles

Hundreds of incoming students crowded into the Student Union on May 1 for Wright State’s third Signing Day. Continue reading →

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Wright State golf team headed to Washington State for NCAA regional

Posted on May 2, 2019 by Wright State Media Team

The Raiders qualified for NCAA tournament for the first time in 15 years after winning the Horizon League. Continue reading →

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No passports needed

Posted on May 1, 2019 by Kris Sproles

“Trip Around the World” was the theme of this year’s Wright State International Festival, which celebrated its 35th year on April 27 in the Student Union Atrium. Continue reading →

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