Wright State Headlines
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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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Nov 12
Retrospective exhibition by New York painter Simon Carr on display at Wright State’s Stein Galleries
Wright State’s Stein Galleries will present “Simon Carr: Just Beyond Seen, Paintings and Drawings 2007-2024” and “Landon Jones: Sight Unseen” Nov. 12 to Dec. 14. Continue reading
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Author Archives: Timothy R. Gaffney
First-of-its-kind school to open in Springfield
((Excerpt)) SPRINGFIELD — An agreement signed Monday will create the state’s first academy to train local students for high-paying jobs in an in-demand field. The bioscience academy, which will be in the former South High School, will prepare more students … Continue reading
Defense, jobs key to capturing veterans’ vote
((Excerpt)) DAYTON —Future cuts to national defense, finding jobs after their deployment ends, and getting their health care taken care of are the issues most on the minds of veterans as the presidential election nears, interviews conducted by the Dayton … Continue reading
Second Wright Brothers Day will celebrate innovation
Wright State University will host the second Wright Brothers Day next month to celebrate the university’s namesakes and the spirit of innovation they symbolize. Continue reading
VA fails to track cause of veterans deaths
((Excerpt)) A six-month investigation by the Austin American-Statesman of Texas’ Iraq and Afghanistan veterans who died after leaving the military found an alarmingly high percentage died from prescription drug overdoses, toxic drug combinations, suicide and single car crashes — a … Continue reading
Sharing class with the bulls and bears
((Excerpt)) WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY, Ohio (WDTN) – They’re students sharing a classroom with the bulls and the bears, but if there was ever a lesson to take stock in, it’s this one. “The kids get an opportunity at Christmas to … Continue reading
Ohio 444 reroute around Wright-Patterson to impact city entrance
((Excerpt)) FAIRBORN —A main entrance to Fairborn will be transformed on Oct. 9 when Wright-Patterson Air Force Base permanently shuts down a mile-and-a-half stretch of Ohio 444 for security purposes and the state road is rerouted through another section of … Continue reading
Census: Dayton among worst in U.S. to lose downtown population
((Excerpt)) Downtown Dayton is gaining new residents, but neighborhoods located within two miles of City Hall saw one of the largest population declines in the nation between 2000 and 2010, according to a new Census analysis. Cities grow out from … Continue reading
Wright State professor has role in next Mars mission
The Department of Physics professor is a member of the science team for Mars MAVEN, next in line for a ride to the Red Planet. Continue reading
Wright State to house African Leadership Institute headquarters
((Excerpt)) A new agreement will bring African leaders to Wright State University for training. The Wright State Institute for Defense Studies and Education and its Center for Professional Education signed a memorandum of understanding with the African Leadership Institute to … Continue reading
The Miracle Worker Review – Wright State University – The Special Relationship
((Excerpt)) Wright State University opens its 38th season with a wonderfully heartfelt production of William Gibson’s 1959 Tony Award-winning drama “The Miracle Worker,” the compelling account of Helen Keller and her teacher Annie Sullivan set in Tuscumbia, Alabama and based … Continue reading
