Wright State in the News

Wright State names new disability services director

Excerpt Wright State University has named Thomas Webb its new director of disability services — a highly-regarded position at the campus that is known nationally and internationally as a pioneer in accessibility. Webb comes to Wright State from the University … Continue reading →

Creative industries create 18,000 jobs in the region

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Excerpt Wright State University released a study today to prove the creative industries in the region affect more than just quality of life, they have a tangible economic impact, as well. More than 18,000 jobs are generated by “creative industries” … Continue reading →

Super Soaker inventor to speak at Wright State

Lonnie Johnson

Excerpt Lonnie Johnson, an engineer who founded two energy technology companies and invented the Super Soaker water gun, will speak Wednesday at Wright State University, school officials announced. Johnson will give a talk, “Inspiring a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship and … Continue reading →

Design at Work: Wright State University

Excerpt Wright State University selected architect Robert Maschke of Cleveland-based Robert Maschke Architects to redesign and oversee the construction of its new Student Enrollment Center, which recently reopened in the heart of campus. This once dark building has been transformed into a … Continue reading →

Wright State expands business degree to Lake Campus

Excerpt Wright State University will begin offering its business degree at its Celina campus this fall. The school said Thursday that its Lake Campus branch will begin offering the complete four-year degree of Bachelor of Science in Business in Celina. Not … Continue reading →

Wright State doctoral student creates concussion website

Excerpt Samantha Sanderson’s interest in concussions was both professional and, unfortunately, personal long before she enrolled as a graduate student at Wright State’s School of Professional Psychology. An elite soccer player growing up in Hilliard, just outside of Columbus, Sanderson … Continue reading →

Video—Wright State Basketball on ESPNU

Mark Gazdik from Wright State University and Rowdy Raider talk to Living Dayton about their upcoming men’s basketball game happening live on ESPNU Friday, Feb. 21. The first 5,000 fans through the doors receive a free green T-shirt. Watch the … Continue reading →

Video—Cold weather not enough to kill off all bugs

From his warm office at Wright State University, Associate Professor of Biology John Stireman looks through files of flies. An expert with bugs and insects, he is the right person to ask if the extreme cold we’ve felt will kill … Continue reading →

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 →