Wright State in the News

Experience landscape in a new way

Excerpt Are you stressed by all the frigid weather accompanied by buckets of snow? Drop by the Robert & Elaine Stein Galleries at Wright State University for a little rest and relaxation. The “Above and Below” show features the work … Continue reading →

Cusack steals spotlight at Wright State Hall induction

Excerpt He thought he knew what to expect. After all, he had done this scores and scores of times before. During his 26 years as the athletics director at Wright State, Mike Cusack had stepped onto center court during halftime … Continue reading →

Dayton Ballet to feature world premiere by Wright State grad Susanne Payne

Excerpt You may have wondered how a choreographer comes up with the idea for a new dance. In the case of Wright State University graduate Susanne Payne, it all began with a book she couldn’t put down. The result, “Dreams … Continue reading →

‘The Magic Fire’ review – Wright State University – our private world

Excerpt Wright State University returns to sophisticated fare with a beautifully executed regional premiere of Lillian Groag’s semi-autobiographical, thought-provoking Argentinean drama The Magic Fire. Commissioned and originally produced in 1997 by the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, the engrossing, highbrow Magic Fire concerns … Continue reading →

Q&A: Dennis Andersh talks growth at Wright State Research Institute

Excerpt Dennis Andersh has only been at the Wright State Research Institute for a few months, but he looks totally at home in his new role. The former local leader of Leidos (known as SAIC until recently) has been tabbed to … Continue reading →

Canine Companions bring independence to disabled

Excerpt Carlos helps pick things up, turns on and off room lights, and pulls on coat sleeves and socks to help take them off for Alex Woodall. “He loves to help, he is my best friend,” Woodall said. Alex Woodall … Continue reading →

Wright State student overcomes surgery complications to return to school

Excerpt Dan Darkow had one goal as he dealt with serious complications from surgery to remove his wisdom teeth: Get back to Wright State University. The 20-year-old junior lost the ability to breathe on his own and developed aspiration pneumonia … Continue reading →

Local students attend college readiness program

Excerpt One-hundred Logan County high school students who may be the first in their families to attend college made a visit to Wright State University for a college readiness program last Friday. Organized by the WSU Department of English Language … Continue reading →

DDL, Wright State player signs with European team

Excerpt Former Wright State University soccer standout Emilie Fillion has signed a professional contract with Dutch Premier League club FC Twente. Fillion, who played last year for Dayton Dutch Lions FC, will travel to Holland on Friday and join the … Continue reading →

Video—Superman doctor comes to aid of local Wright State student

Excerpt The doctor who took Superman, Christopher Reeve, off a ventilator in 2003 has now become a 20-year old college student’s personal Superman. This summer, Daniel Darkow became the first patient with Spinal Muscular Atrophy to receive a Diaphragm Pacing … Continue reading →