Wright State in the News

((Excerpt)) John Feldmeier, a Wright State University political science professor who teaches public law, said he believes the fear of UAVs derives in part from video showing U.S. attacks overseas on terrorists. “We’ve certainly seen the images of what drones … Continue reading →

((Excerpt)) Unemployment was down in most major cities and counties in the Miami Valley last month, continuing a steady decline in unemployment in the local area since the beginning of the year. Unemployment declined for the fifth consecutive month in … Continue reading →

((Excerpt)) Who lives in Yellow Springs, and what are they paying to be here? The answers to those questions can be found in the 2012 Yellow Springs Cost of Living Report, completed this spring by Wright State University’s Center for … Continue reading →

((Excerpt)) Wright State University and Wright-Dunbar Inc. have been awarded a $1.8 million tax credit from the Ohio Department of Development for the renovation and reuse of two historic buildings. The university’s School of Professional Psychology and Wright-Dunbar are teaming … Continue reading →

((Excerpt)) COLUMBUS — Ohio lags among other states when it comes to turning the $2 billion spent in research at the state’s public universities into successful commercial products. A new report released Wednesday by the Ohio Board of Regents aims … Continue reading →

((Excerpt)) The presidents of Ohio’s 14 public universities are developing a “progressive agenda” to address funding and academic challenges facing higher education with an innovative spirit instead of fear, according to Wright State University President David Hopkins. University presidents have … Continue reading →

((Excerpt)) Grappling hooks can get you up a vertical wall. But U.S. special forces are looking for something better. Last August, students from 17 universities and the three armed forces academies were each given $20,000 and tasked with creating a … Continue reading →

((Excerpt)) Gas prices are falling and it could have something to do with the upcoming presidential election. Experts say there are several things that affect the price of gas, the economy, supply and demand and some believe politics. “Candidates from … Continue reading →

((Excerpt)) DAYTON — The expansion of military drone technology for surveillance and other domestic uses has the potential to create thousands of new jobs, but it remains unclear what privacy safeguards will be put in place or how usage will … Continue reading →

((Excerpt)) CELINA — America isn’t keeping up with the rest of the world in higher education. It’s a concerning trend. It also isn’t for a lack of effort from institutions like Wright State University and its satellite campus on the … Continue reading →