Wright State in the News

Wright State student turns to comedy for his future

((Excerpt)) Wright State senior Adrian Cosby said that he always loved to make people laugh. Now he is trying to take it to the next level. For the past two years Cosby has been active in stand up comedy, performing at venues … Continue reading →

Wright State grad is production designer for Sundance winner

((Excerpt)) Wright State graduate Hannah Beachler served as production designer for a film that captured the top two prizes at the just-concluded Sundance Film Festival. The annual festival showcases independent films. According to the folks at Wright State, Beachler, who … Continue reading →

Wright State, Central State team up on graduate degrees

((Excerpt)) FAIRBORN — The presidents of Central State and Wright State universities signed a formal agreement Thursday that will allow CSU students to work toward a bachelor’s and a master’s degree at the same time — the latest in new … Continue reading →

WSU honored as one of nine universities to receive a grant from AAUW

((Excerpt)) Too often, men and women do not realize the issue of the wage gap. According to Behind the Pay Gap, research published by the American Association of University Women (AAUW), women are earning roughly $7,600 per year less than … Continue reading →

WSU prof saves Kroger more than $170 million

((Excerpt)) A Wright State University professor is among six finalists worldwide competing for the prestigious Franz Edelman Award for his work developing a way for Kroger pharmacies to more accurately predict what customers will need. Kroger is already saving more … Continue reading →

WSU professor who saved Kroger millions a finalist for top prize

((Excerpt)) A Wright State University engineering professor, who helped Kroger Co. save $150 million annually through improved pharmacy logistics, is one of six finalists for a national research award The Franz Edelman Award for achievement in operations research will announce … Continue reading →

Fate of old clinic site still not known

((Excerpt)) For most of the last 50 years, the 4.5-acre property along Xenia Avenue between Herman and Marshall Streets has been home to medical offices. But since the Yellow Springs Family Health Center, operated by Wright State University Physicians, was … Continue reading →

Wright State to stage ‘1913: The Great Dayton Flood’

((Excerpt)) It’s been 100 years since one of the biggest natural disasters that forever changed Dayton. This year, the community will mark this milestone through art in many forms, ranging from special exhibitions to stage productions. This week, Wright State … Continue reading →

Wright State students stay warm with campus tunnel system

WHIO-TV Channel 7’s John Bedell talks to Wright State students using the campus tunnel system to stay warm below ground during one of the coldest days of winter. Watch the story at  http://mms.tveyes.com/PlaybackPortal.aspx?SavedEditID=5ab127e4-6b25-4f79-a1f8-68a8662007ea

Former student part of historical desegregation case to speak at WSU

((Excerpt)) Fairborn — A civil rights leader who was one of nine students in 1957 to integrate an all-white Arkansas high school will appear Thursday at Wright State University. Minnijean Brown Trickey, one of the Little Rock Nine, will speak … Continue reading →