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‘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 →

Wright State track star Cassandra Lloyd featured on ABC 22/Fox 45’s She’s Got Game

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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

State grant helps land more than 200 drone jobs

((Excerpt)) The state on Monday helped clear the way for a major defense contractor to bring 215 new high-paying jobs to the area that focus on a growing area of expertise here. The State Controlling Board on Monday granted Science … Continue reading →

Footlights: WSU ready to roll out ‘Hairspray’

((Excerpt)) Wright State University Theatre is like a corner of Broadway these days. One big musical, “Hairspray,” is ready to go up, starting Thursday. Rehearsals have also begun for another big production, “Rent,” which opens in January. The first order … Continue reading →