Wright State in the News

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.

March of Dimes walk announced

((Excerpt)) On April 28, WSU is hosting an enormous walk for March of Dimes. Hear how March of Dimes began, how they are helping families in our community, and how you can join in! Read more and watch the video … Continue reading

Wright State mourns loss of Fred Moore

((Excerpt)) Fred Moore, a key player on Wright State University’s 1982-83 NCAA Division II national championship team, died Monday morning at Hospice in Cincinnati after a battle with cancer. Moore, who came to Wright State from Louisville, Ky., helped the … Continue reading

State lagging in grads needed to fill new jobs

((Excerpt)) Ohio is not on track to produce enough college graduates to fill the anticipated 1.7 million new jobs that will be created statewide by 2018, according to new research. Ohio has about 36 percent of working-age adults with a … Continue reading