Wright State in the News

Wright State professor’s work part of Discovery Channel’s Shark Week

((Excerpt)) This Shark Week, Wright State University professor Chuck Ciampaglio will share some nightmarish details about a prehistoric predator the Discovery Channel dubbed “Sharkzilla.” Actually named megalodon — which means “big tooth” — it was one of the largest carnivores … Continue reading

Companies invest millions near I-75/I-70 epicenter

((Excerpt)) Dwight Smith-Daniels, chair of Wright State University’s Department of Information Systems and Supply Chain Management, said site selectors working with companies on locating new developments weigh several factors, such as infrastructure, where a site will fit relative to a … Continue reading

Dayton native, Wright State grad Lawson workshops new play with Human Race

((Excerpt)) Although Cowboy Mouth will be in town in September to perform at the inaugural Downtown Dayton Revival, the New Orleans-based band won’t participate in the local production of “Red Blooded, All-American Man.” Instead, a group of hired musicians will … Continue reading

Wright State connected to reality series ‘Push Girls’

((Excerpt)) California sunshine. Hollywood houses. A-list nightclubs. Stories of sex and relationships. And car crashes. And wheelchairs. That’s what an audience of students, faculty and community members saw at Wright State University this May, during a special screening of the … Continue reading

Wright State Research Institute buys building, relocating

((Excerpt)) Wright State Research Institute has purchased the former Science Applications International Corp. building near the school campus and plans to consolidate its employees there this fall — a move expected to further boost WSRI’s reputation. The university purchased the … Continue reading

Wright State Research Institute relocating to former SAIC building

((Excerpt)) FAIRBORN — Wright State Research Institute has purchased the former Science Applications International Corp. building for $1.8 million and will consolidate most of its employees there starting Sept. 1, officials said. The research arm of Wright State University has … Continue reading

Wright State among Ohio’s best for Title IX

((Excerpt)) Forty years after the passage of the federal landmark Title IX legislation — that ushered in a new era of gender equity in college athletics — universities in southwest Ohio rank among some of the state’s best in compliance. … Continue reading

Hot and dry summer means sweet success for former Wright State dean

((Excerpt)) ENON, Ohio (WDTN) – While many of us have been sweating this summer grapevines are enjoying the blazing sun.  The lack of rain and high heat means sweet sweet success for the local wine growers. The sprits are a … Continue reading

Wright State welcomes new med students

((Excerpt)) The Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine welcomed 103 new students during a special ceremony on Sunday, July 29, to formally mark the start of their medical education. The annual Convocation and White Coat Ceremony was held at … Continue reading

Hackers targeting small, mid-sized businesses

((Excerpt)) Virtually all companies doing business online are potential targets for cyber-criminals, regardless of their size. Smaller businesses may be especially vulnerable to online crime because they have limited budgets for web security and few if any technology experts on … Continue reading