Wright State Headlines
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Nov 19
Joyful connections
Wright State alumna Krissy O’Malley brings happiness to the elderly through interactive music and memories with her new business. Continue reading
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Nov 15
Wright State’s MBA program ranked among the best for entrepreneurs by Princeton Review
Wright State’s Master of Business Administration was ranked the top program in Ohio, 43rd nationally and eighth in the Midwest in the Princeton Review’s top graduate programs for entrepreneurs for 2025. Continue reading
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Nov 14
Wright State launches institute, endowment to fuel cutting-edge cardiovascular and kidney research
The Kidney PathoPhysiology Research Endowment and the Cardio-Renal Institute are inspired by the work of Nancy Bigley, professor emeritus of neuroscience, cell biology and physiology at Wright State. Continue reading
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Nov 13
Wright State Theatre to present the musical ‘The Apple Tree’ in Herbst Theatre
Wright State University Theatre will present the witty and tuneful musical “The Apple Tree” in the intimate Herbst Studio Theatre Nov. 15–24. Continue reading
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Nov 12
R.E.A.C.H. Festival brings celebration of Indigenous peoples to Wright State
The third annual R.E.A.C.H. Festival will celebrate Native American heritage and culture Nov. 15 to 17 at Wright State University’s Student Union. Continue reading
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Author Archives: Timothy R. Gaffney
$5 million software gift to WSU training geologists of the future
((Excerpt)) In a Wright State University lab, seismic and well log information fed into a computer are blooming into colorful, three-dimensional images of underground deposits, rock formations and reservoirs filled with oil and gas. Staring in wonder at the monitor … Continue reading
Beavercreek’s Dr. William Nahhas saluted in Champions of Hope
((Excerpt)) A moving and poignant ceremony took place at Miami Valley Hospital on Sept. 13, saluting and celebrating four inspiring individuals for their achievements in the battle against cancer. Selected by a committee of community volunteers and area clinicians in … Continue reading
WCS chooses Wright State grad DeWeese as treasurer
((Excerpt)) Kimberly DeWeese, currently treasurer of New Lebanon Local Schools, has been named the next treasurer of the Wilmington City Schools (WCS). DeWeese earned a bachelor degree in business at Wright State University, with a concentration in human resource management. … Continue reading
‘The X Factor’ reaches out with Twitter
((Excerpt)) Twitter is making its way onto reality TV. Simon Cowell’s singing show, “The X Factor,” which features a former Wright State University student on its judging panel, says it will be the first reality show to incorporate Twitter into … Continue reading
Artist melds new, old media
((Excerpt)) Paul Catanese, the featured artist at Wright State University’s Robert and Elaine Stein Galleries through Jan. 8, calls his work “a hybrid.” The Chicago artist uses the definition to describe his combining of technology with “traditional” and “new media.” … Continue reading
Local female surgeon gets national award
((Excerpt)) The Association of Women Surgeons has bestowed its most prestigious award on Dr. Margaret Dunn, executive associate dean of Wright State University’s Boonshoft School of Medicine. Dunn, the first woman to practice general surgery in the Dayton region and … Continue reading
WSU lands funds for laser project
((Excerpt)) Wright State University will get more than $230,000 to buy equipment as part of a public-private partnership to boost educational opportunities and advance the commercialization of laser technology. Read more at WDTN.com
Flat tax becoming a big issue in GOP race
((Excerpt)) The idea of a flat tax — a perennial favorite of some conservatives — is once again getting attention, with three Republican presidential contenders offering hybrid versions of a simplified tax system. … “In general a flat tax, if … Continue reading
Clinical trials play key role in breast cancer treatment
((Excerpt)) Breast cancer clinical trials have resulted in breakthrough treatments to reduce the incidence of the disease or slow its progression, but few cancer patients participate in trials, often because of fears and misconceptions, medical experts said. … “Where we … Continue reading
Wright State lands dollars for laser project
((Excerpt)) Wright State University will get more than $230,000 to buy equipment as part of a public-private partnership to boost educational opportunities and advance the commercialization of laser technology. Read more at Dayton Business Journal
