Wright State in the News

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 →

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 →

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 →

Dayton Daily News: Wright brothers family member to get honorary degree from Wright State

Wright State University will award an honorary degree to a relative of the Wright Brothers during the school’s commencement ceremony next month. Amanda Wright Lane, great grandniece of Wilbur and Orville Wright, will receive an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters … Continue reading →

WDTN: Wright State students taking children back in time at Boonshoft Museum of Discovery

The Public History concentration at Wright State integrates a traditional history curriculum with courses taught by professionals in archives, museum studies, and historic preservation; an internship; and a project leading to a Master of Arts degree in history with a specialization in public history. Continue reading →

News-Sun: Wright State University joins federal effort aimed at reducing opioid deaths

Wright State University will team up with experts from five other universities – including Ohio State – to join a federal effort aimed at reducing opioid deaths by 40 percent over the next three years. Health and Human Services Secretary … Continue reading →

Dayton.com: This weekend marks the 20th anniversary of ArtsGala, Wright State’s premier arts event

The stage is set for Wright State University’s 20th ARTSGALA Celebration on Saturday, April 13. The annual event raises money for scholarships in visual arts, film, theater, music and dance. Since it began it has raised more than $2.7 million. The … Continue reading →

Van Wert Independent: Lake Campus to host Research Symposium

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Excerpt On Thursday, April 18, Wright State University-Lake Campus will host the 2019 Research Symposium from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in James F. Dicke Hall. The event is free and open to the public. The annual Lake Campus Research Symposium is a … Continue reading →

Dayton Daily News: Wright State’s APRI helping city survey residents for first time since 2015

Excerpt West Carrollton is surveying residents on a range of topics involving city services, including police and fire services and trash collection. The survey facilitated by Wright State University’s Applied Policy Research Institute can be completed online as well as … Continue reading →

DBJ: Wright State University named among nation’s best for students with disabilities

Excerpt Wright State University has been named one of the best colleges for students with disabilities. The school is No. 3 on College Magazine’s Top 10 Campuses for Students with Physical Disabilities. The ranking was created based on a variety … Continue reading →