Wright State in the News

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 →

Business transition planning

Excerpt Business owners can learn more about creating a transition plan to sell their company through a new certificate program offered by Wright State University’s Center for Professional Education. The course, Executive Certificate Program in Business Transition Planning, will help … Continue reading →

Wright State names new Graduate School dean

Excerpt Wright State University has appointed a new dean for its graduate school. Robert Fyffe, currently vice president for research at Wright State, has been named permanent dean of the graduate school. Fyffe will continue to hold the title of … Continue reading →

Wright State Research Institute targets aggressive year

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Excerpt Wright State Research Institute has set eyes on new research even as its defense business remains guarded. Last year was big for the institute, which added 11 jobs in the second half of the year, putting its workforce at … Continue reading →

Wright State stages ‘Magic Fire’ regional premiere

Excerpt The regional premiere of Lillian Groag’s drama “The Magic Fire” opens Thursday at Wright State University. Originally premiered in 1997 at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival and notably performed at Canada’s Shaw Festival in 2006, “Magic Fire” is a semi-autobiographical, … Continue reading →