For the Media

Wright State’s Delta Tau Delta chapter raises money for fellow brother and his family

((Excerpt)) Wright State fraternity Delta Tau Delta has raised over $5,000 to support the family of the late Christina Maddock, according to fraternity member Kameron Smith. Her brother, Jimmy Maddock, is the president of the fraternity. Christina Maddock died Friday … Continue reading

Video—Wright State physics professor says meteor strikes often too small to track in advance

WHIO-TV Channel 7′s Yuna Lee talks to Wright State University Assistant Professor of Physics Jason Deibel about the meteor that struck Russia and the asteroid set to pass earth later that day. Watch the story at http://mms.tveyes.com/PlaybackPortal.aspx?SavedEditID=c6272639-b8d4-4925-af1a-dd602988620a Watch video of … Continue reading

Wright State’s Calamityville plans more site development

((Excerpt)) While awaiting the final clearances to begin full operations at the 55-acre Calamityville facility, Wright State University’s National Center of Medical Readiness is beginning to draw national attention that could mean millions for the local economy. News Center 7’s … Continue reading

Wright State to partner on expo center

((Excerpt)) Plans for an expo center at the fairgrounds are growing and include a partnership with the local university. Mercer County Fairgrounds Manager Cara Muhlenkamp said Wright State University-Lake Campus’ agricultural program hopes to utilize the building as a training … Continue reading

Kroger’s pharmacy inventory system improved by associate professor Dr. Xinhui Zhang

((Excerpt)) Kroger, working with a Wright State faculty member, is a finalist for an award based on research and application of a new inventory model. Dr. Xinhui Zhang, associate professor of biomedical, industrial and human factors engineering, created a model to improve Kroger’s pharmacy … Continue reading

Video—Wright State physicist explains just how rare meteors are

((Excerpt)) FAIRBORN, Ohio (WDTN) – A meteor is a rare thing, but they do happen.  So we did some checking about how often meteors occur. The green glow from a Wright State University lab is not from a space rock, … Continue reading

Mini University re-accredited by the prestigious NAEYC

((Excerpt)) Students at Wright State aren’t the only ones on campus receiving an acclaimed education. Recently, Mini University, the campus’ child care center, was re-accredited by the prestigious National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). As the leading … Continue reading

Wright State University set to go green

((Excerpt)) Fairborn, Ohio (WDTN) – The Wright State Board of Trustees is scheduled to approve a major contract with ABM industries to modernize campus heating and cooling systems. The new energy plan will eliminate 30 major pieces of equipment, instead … Continue reading

Area employers invited to career, internship fair for People with DisABILITIES

((Excerpt)) Employers are invited to learn more about an upcoming EmployAbility Career and Internship Expo for People with DisABILITIES. The fair, scheduled for 9 a.m. to noon March 15 at Wright State University, is a unique opportunity for employers to … Continue reading

Famed astrophysicist to visit Wright State for the Presidential Lecture Series

((Excerpt)) Astrophysicist and host of PBS’s “NOVA ScienceNOW” Neil deGrasse Tyson will present his lecture “Ten Things You Need to Know about the Universe” in the Apollo Room on Thursday, March 7, at 7 p.m. Tyson’s presentation is part of … Continue reading