Wright State in the News

Air Force looking to fill 64 civilian jobs

((Excerpt)) WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE — The U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine, relocated to the base as part of the Base Realignment and Closure law, has more than 60 civilian jobs and about 50 military officer jobs to … Continue reading

W.Va. therapist gets to the heart through art

((Excerpt)) CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Barbara Schwartz-Arevalo gives an angry, unresponsive child crayons and paper. The child won’t tell parents, teachers or therapists what bothers her, but the picture that emerges from her drawing gives Schwartz-Arevalo some clues. The colors red … Continue reading

WSU considers buying apartment complex in foreclosure

((Excerpt)) FAIRBORN — A privately owned apartment complex that Wright State University is considering buying is in foreclosure. Campus Village at Cimarron Woods, owned by Michigan-based Campus Village Management, had a foreclosure civil lawsuit filed against it March 30 in … Continue reading

More grads, interns expected to be hired

((Excerpt)) Employers across Ohio and the country are expected to hire more paid interns and college graduates this year as economic uncertainty eases, consumer spending picks up and the economy continues to show signs of recovery, according to various studies … Continue reading

Smartphone users putting themselves at greater risk

((Excerpt)) Smartphones are becoming attractive targets for hackers and producers of malicious software because many of the devices contain a wealth of sensitive personal and financial information, experts said. Seven percent of smartphone owners were victims of identity fraud in … Continue reading

Hale paintings part of Midwest Paint Group exhibit at Wright State

((Excerpt)) Paintings by Wilmington artist Philip Hale are on exhibit as part of the Midwest Paint Group’s show in the Robert and Elaine Stein Galleries at Wright State University. The exhibit, “Realism and Its Discontents,” will be open through May … Continue reading

JetBlue Case Shows Airline-Pilot Health Checks Not 100%

((Excerpt)) U.S. aviation regulators rely on airline pilots to disclose mental-health treatment when they undergo medical screening as often as once every six months. Still, it’s relatively easy for pilots — including Clayton Osbon, the JetBlue captain who was locked … Continue reading

Gem City Comic Con

((Excerpt)) FAIRBORN — The 7th annual Gem City Comic Con is happening at the Wright State Student Union. The family oriented comic book convention features a large selection of comic books for sale as well as a number of comic … Continue reading

Seven OSU employees received $1M bonuses in 2011

((Excerpt)) Ohio State University paid out $25.6 million in bonuses last year, including seven of more than $1 million each, a Dayton Daily News investigation found. OSU’s bonus payouts comprised the lion’s share of the $32 million in bonuses awarded … Continue reading

Fairborn plans for better economy

((Excerpt)) FAIRBORN — The city of Fairborn has a development plan in place that city officials hope will position it to be an economic player in the region in the future. City council approved an ordinance last month to transfer … Continue reading