Wright State in the News

Ready for the Big Leagues? Ask a Career Coach says Wright State Professor

((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

Wright State alumna native is associate director of NASA’s Glenn Research Center

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

Colleges asked to ban tobacco on campus

((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

Dayton Ohio RTA’s Anthony Whitmore Recognized for Humanitarian Work by Wright State

((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

WSU conductor’s podium renovated

((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

Wright State’s Wilbur Wright exhibit at Carillon Park

((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

AskMen bio about former Wright State student Nicole Scherzinger

((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

Wright State selects new medical dean

((Excerpt)) FAIRBORN — Wright State University has a new dean for its Boonshoft School of Medicine, selecting Dr. Marjorie Bowman from the University of Pennsylvania. Bowman, who begins Oct. 1, is a professor and founding chair of Penn’s Department of … Continue reading

New Mound facility will help work with base, universities

((Excerpt)) KETTERING — Mound Laser & Photonics Center broke ground on a new $4 million, 20,000-square foot facility here Monday. The company has outgrown its current 15,000-square foot facility in Miamisburg, said president and CEO Larry Dosser. The new site, … Continue reading

Growing Garden

((Excerpt)) CELINA — A local garden has netted approximately 170 pounds of fruits and vegetables that have been given to area food pantries. This is the first year for the Wright State University Lake Campus Community Garden, an all-volunteer operated … Continue reading