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DAYTON — Area colleges and universities are breaking new ground with research in virtual worlds, developing programs that could lead to new jobs, businesses and research, many with possible military ties.
As state officials push for scholarly research with practical applications some of the latest examples can be found at the University of Dayton, Wright State University and Sinclair Community College where students and faculty are using virtual reality to train soldiers and fly experimental or unmanned aircraft.
Wright State Theatre explores the search for meaning in ‘Pippin’ 
Wright State University hosting National Civics Bee Regional Competition 
Wright State student-athletes make an impact on Fairborn family through Habitat for Humanity project 
Regional development executive Jerad Barnett appointed to Wright State Board of Trustees 
Wright State researchers identify potential driver of severe early-onset preeclampsia 