Wright State in the News

Man shares story of saving ex-Rep. Giffords’ life

((Excerpt)) FAIRBORN — The former intern for ex-U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords who rushed to her aid in the moments after she was shot last year shared his story and made a call to public service to about 100 Wright State … Continue reading →

Gabby Giffords’ Intern Gives Speech at Wright State

((Excerpt)) FAIRBORN — The man credited with helping save the life of former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords was in the Miami Valley Wednesday night.  Daniel Hernandez spoke at Wright State University as part of the University Presidential Lecture Series. Read more … Continue reading →

Human Performance Consortium changes name

((Excerpt)) FAIRBORN — The Human Performance Consortium has rebranded itself AHEAD — Alliance for Human Effectiveness and Advancement — to better define what it does and expand its ranks to compete for contracts with the 711th Human Performance Wing at … Continue reading →

For kids, natural disasters can whip up worries

((Excerpt)) Kids who have grown up in today’s media-saturated environment are more prone to be affected by news of disaster, said Todd Walker, a psychologist in private practice in Cincinnati and a member of the clinical faculty of the Wright … Continue reading →

Experts say graduation rate data flawed

((Excerpt)) While Sinclair has consistently ranked as one of the nation’s top community colleges, it has a graduation rate of 9 percent. Ohio’s four-year schools have a graduation rate of about 60 percent, and for two-year schools it’s 9 percent. … Continue reading →

How to Build a Better Operator

((Excerpt)) Driven by operating companies, which are primarily in petroleum, the center also counts among its members three of the major control system suppliers: ABB, Emerson and Yokogawa. The group was founded at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio, which … Continue reading →

Sustainability discussion at Wright State Lake Campus

((Excerpt)) One day after Earth Day 2012, more discussion tonight about man’s role in keeping the earth in balance. These Wright State Lake Campus students were learning about sustainability. Celina architect David Sundersingh was the featured speaker at an event … Continue reading →

VA to hire 1,900 to meet mental health demands

((Excerpt)) DAYTON — The Department of Veteran Affairs is adding 1,900 psychologists, nurses and social workers, an acknowledgement that more mental health help is needed as troops return from Iraq and Afghanistan. Veterans and congressional leaders said the move was … Continue reading →

Wright State professor named president of national association

((Excerpt)) Rudy Fichtenbaum, a Wright State University professor, has been elected to lead a national professional association for faculty. Fichtenbaum has been chosen to serve as president of the American Association of University Professors, which supports faculty unionization, tenure and … Continue reading →

WSU Model UN honor

((Excerpt)) The Model United Nationals team from Wright State University was one of only 17 schools to be  recognized as having an outstanding delegation. Watch video at WDTN Living Dayton.