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Wright State University was named to honor aviation pioneers Orville and Wilbur Wright, who invented the world's first successfuWright State University was named to honor aviation pioneers Orville and Wilbur Wright, who invented the world's first successful airplane in their Dayton bicycle shop.
 

 In 1993, Wright State first utilized The Ohio Percent for Arts Program, which has brough numerous artistic pieces both in- and
The Wright State campus features artistic pieces both in- and outdoors. As we renovate structures and construct new campus buildings, more and more public art pieces will continue to beautify the campus.

 

The Wright State tunnel system is believed to be one of the most extensive collegiate pedestrian tunnel systems in the United StThe Wright State tunnel system is believed to be one of the most extensive collegiate pedestrian tunnel systems in the United States. Nearly two miles of tunnels (10,436 feet) snake their way beneath Wright State's Dayton campus linking 21 of 22 buildings in the academic section of campus.

 

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Three Raj Soin College of Business programs are also recognized in new U.S. News rankings
Feb 07, 2024
U.S. News recognized Wright State’s Master of Science in Industrial and Human Factors Engineering, Master of Information Systems, Master of Science in Logistics and Supply Chain Management and Master of Business Administration in 2024 best online programs.
Feb 06, 2024
Wright State’s focus on international student success is essential to the value they receive while on campus.

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