Wright State in the News

Funny Girl Review – Wright State University – Hello, Gorgeous

((Excerpt)) Wright State University supplies an entertaining production of the rarely attempted but incredibly tuneful 1964 musical comedy “Funny Girl,” the Jule Style, Bob Merrill and Isobel Lennart classic chronicling the rise of legendary vaudeville comedienne-turned-Ziegfeld Follies star Fanny Brice. … Continue reading →

Wright State freshman on the TODAY Show

((Excerpt)) When Elizabeth Chenoweth’s father found out she was being bullied by a friend, he couldn’t believe that all the terrible things she was told him really happened. “I was doubtful.  And then regretful, because everything she was saying was … Continue reading →

3-year degrees a future goal of Ohio universities

((Excerpt)) “These are things that students can do right now if there was a very highly motivated student,” said Herb Dregalla, Wright State University’s interim associate provost. “It is important to understand that the student has to be in good … Continue reading →

WSU prepares showstopping ‘Funny Girl’

((Excerpt)) Jule Styne, Bob Merrill and Isobel Lennart’s 1964 musical comedy “Funny Girl,” chronicling the rise of vaudeville comedienne-turned-Ziegfeld Follies star Fanny Brice and her ill-fated romance with gambler Nick Arnstein, will be presented at Wright State University beginning Thursday. … Continue reading →

Wright State system at forefront of health care IT

((Excerpt)) FAIRBORN — The Wright State Research Institute has developed a software system that officials say will expedite the U.S. Social Security Administration’s disability claims process. The health information system could reduce the eligibility decision time from 100 days to … Continue reading →

Conversation on comic books explores immigration

((Excerpt)) Wright State will bring an event to campus that will target immigration and assimilation into American culture. This event is unique because the focus is famous comic book characters. The event is called Superman and Wonder Woman as Immigrants, … Continue reading →

Swimming Works With Special Olympics

((Excerpt)) The Wright State swimming and diving program culminated their month with the Special Olympics of Greater Dayton with the annual Area 2 Swim Meet at the WSU Natatorium on Friday, October 5. The Raiders hosted the SOGD for the … Continue reading →

Ohio “Calamityville” center gets $500,000 deal

((Excerpt)) DAYTON, Ohio — An Ohio school in southwest Ohio has landed a $500,000 U.S. Air Force contract to help with research and training for emergency, disaster and humanitarian responses. The funds will go to the Wright State University Research … Continue reading →

WSU to offer public bond to help build 2 buildings, storage facility

((Excerpt)) Wright State University for the first time is notifying its community that new debt will be issued to construct a classroom building, student activity center and grounds storage facility. Wright State’s new classroom building will include a 125-seat auditorium … Continue reading →

Wright State awarded $500,000 for ‘Calamityville’ research

((Excerpt)) Wright State University has received a $500,000 contract from the U.S. Air Force for research at the Calamityville Tactical Laboratory site. The funds were awarded to the Wright State Research Institute and National Center for Medical Readiness for research … Continue reading →