Wright State in the News

E-book battle: Libraries, publishers square off on pricing

((Excerpt)) But publishers worry that libraries might disrupt sales on new releases, just as publishers are trying desperately to adjust and stay profitable while protecting e-books from piracy. “Some publishers are not seeing a lot of results in sales of … Continue reading →

Wright State names medical dean

((Excerpt)) Marjorie Bowman, M.D., M.P.A., professor and founding chair of the University of Pennsylvania’s Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, has been named Dean of the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine. Read more at DaytonDailyNews.com

Wright State professor helping children with burns

((Excerpt)) A Wright State University professor of orthopaedic surgery – Michael Johnson – is co-chairing the Operation Smile Burns Program. Johnson will be one of 30 medical professionals with burn experience working in developing, underserved areas of the world to … Continue reading →

Christian group opens a dialogue

WSU’s Ratio Christi counters secular worldviews

((Excerpt)) If God is all around us, then why does evil exist? Ratio Christi, Latin for “the reason of Christ,” is a global Christian organization that aims to help university students and faculty to give thoughtful answers to these types … Continue reading →

Ohio universities won’t offer remedial classes

((Excerpt)) ‘A service to 
our students’ Wright State has decided to continue offering one course each in math and writing even after the state defunds remediation, said Thomas Sudkamp, associate provost for undergraduate studies and University College. “It makes a … Continue reading →

WSU hurdler named hornorable mention

((Excerpt)) Wright State senior hurdler Cassandra Lloyd has been named an honorable mention All-American by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association. The Springfield South High School graduate placed 19th in the 100-meter hurdles at the NCAA … Continue reading →

College scholarships growing

((Excerpt)) “We know that times are hard, so that’s why we’re stepping up and putting more money into the pot each year,” said Amy Barnhart, director of Wright State University’s Office of Financial Aid. In the past five years, the … Continue reading →

Tony-nominated ‘Follies’ revival features WSU grad

((Excerpt)) Wright State University grad Nick Verina has a horse in the Tony Awards race tonight. He acted in “Follies,” which is nominated in eight categories including Best Revival of a Musical. When the time came to turn his love … Continue reading →

Dayton’s CW awards scholarship

((Excerpt)) Karissa Kelly of Clayton, Ohio, was awarded a four-year scholarship Tuesday to Wright State University by Dayton’s CW. An aspiring teacher, Karissa’s winning essay was part of a contest addressing the theme “Changing Lives, Changing Community.” “We are so … Continue reading →

VIDEO: Wicked Interviews

((Excerpt)) KJ Hippensteel is a member of the ensemble as well as the understudy for Fiyero. He said that it’s exciting to have the opportunity to play two roles. As a Wright State University alumni he said that he felt … Continue reading →