Author Archives: Timothy R. Gaffney

((Excerpt)) Wright State University and Wright-Dunbar Inc. have been awarded a $1.8 million tax credit from the Ohio Department of Development for the renovation and reuse of two historic buildings. The university’s School of Professional Psychology and Wright-Dunbar are teaming … Continue reading →

((Excerpt)) COLUMBUS — Ohio lags among other states when it comes to turning the $2 billion spent in research at the state’s public universities into successful commercial products. A new report released Wednesday by the Ohio Board of Regents aims … Continue reading →

((Excerpt)) The presidents of Ohio’s 14 public universities are developing a “progressive agenda” to address funding and academic challenges facing higher education with an innovative spirit instead of fear, according to Wright State University President David Hopkins. University presidents have … Continue reading →

((Excerpt)) Grappling hooks can get you up a vertical wall. But U.S. special forces are looking for something better. Last August, students from 17 universities and the three armed forces academies were each given $20,000 and tasked with creating a … Continue reading →

((Excerpt)) Gas prices are falling and it could have something to do with the upcoming presidential election. Experts say there are several things that affect the price of gas, the economy, supply and demand and some believe politics. “Candidates from … Continue reading →

((Excerpt)) DAYTON — The expansion of military drone technology for surveillance and other domestic uses has the potential to create thousands of new jobs, but it remains unclear what privacy safeguards will be put in place or how usage will … Continue reading →

((Excerpt)) There’s been a lot of attention given to the issue of prescription drug abuse, in the wake of violent crimes such as one last year that left four people dead in a pharmacy shooting in Suffolk County, New York. … Continue reading →