Wright State in the News

((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 →

((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 →

((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 →

((Excerpt)) For midlevel professionals, a coach can help identify what needs to be done to reach the executive level. Coaches also focus on interpersonal skills, helping people communicate and network more effectively, says Todd Dewett, a leadership development coach and … Continue reading →

Janet L. Watkins, until recently a personnel executive at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, has been hired as associate director of the Glenn Research Center of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. She is responsible for overall management of operations at … Continue reading →

((Excerpt)) State law currently prohibits smoking within 25 feet of building entrances and inside all buildings. Wright State University and the University of Cincinnati recently reviewed their smoking policies, which follow state law, and students or faculty did not favor … Continue reading →

((Excerpt)) Whitmore looks at awards the same way, not really wanting much attention for a recent award from Wright State University as its 2012 International Student Advocate: “I’m humbled. I don’t really do things for appreciation,” he said. “I was… … Continue reading →

((Excerpt)) Wright State University’s newly renovated Ben and Marian Schuster concert hall will have a special new podium, thanks to the efforts of three dedicated woodworkers. “We have a faculty member, Dr. In-Hong Cha, who is a professor of violin … Continue reading →

((Excerpt)) The history of the invention of the airplane more often than not brings to mind the Wright Brothers – Wilbur and Orville – and their innovative developments leading to the legendary event of the first heavier-than-air, controlled and powered … Continue reading →

((Excerpt)) Nicole Scherzinger Biography Nicole Elikolani Prescovia Scherzinger was born on June 29, 1978, in Honolulu, Hawaii. She is of Hawaiian, Filipina and Russian descent, and comes from a large family of entertainers — her mother, Rosemary, was a professional … Continue reading →