Wright State in the News

3 years and out: State pushing for early degrees by linking high school, college

((Excerpt)) One way students can earn a four-year degree in three years is by earning college credits while still in high school, either through a dual enrollment program or by taking Advanced Placement (AP) courses. Wright State University-Lake Campus Student … Continue reading

John Legend to address freshman class at Wright State

((Excerpt)) FAIRBORN, Ohio (AP) – Singer-songwriter John Legend will be the keynote speaker at a southwest Ohio university’s welcoming ceremony for this year’s freshmen. Wright State University says the Springfield, Ohio, native and Grammy-winning musician will spea… Read more at … Continue reading

Area plant’s work to be featured on Extreme Makeover

((Excerpt)) Jerry Blais, vice president of marketing for Ply Gem Siding Group, said about 50 of his company’s employees helped on site and hundreds supplied and made materials for the build. The seven personalized houses were constructed in seven days. … Continue reading

Mays driving Wright State winning surge

((Excerpt)) CHICAGO — I held a final stats sheet in my hand as Julius Mays came out of the Wright State locker room. He asked if he could look at it. There was plenty to like for the Raiders. They … Continue reading

Throwback Boeing band toots its own horns

((Excerpt)) St. Louis is well-acquainted with the design, engineering and manufacturing generated by the 15,000 employees of the Boeing Defense, Space and Security headquarters on the edge of Lambert-St. Louis International Airport. Far more obscure is the decidedly low-tech endeavor … Continue reading

Local UAV research may create jobs

((Excerpt)) A Wright State University professor’s project involving a new approach to monitoring the brain activity of unmanned aerial vehicle operators may mean big business for the Dayton region, according to local officials. Read more at DaytonDailyNews.com

Wright State earns national attention from big win

((Excerpt)) The television hanging near the entry way of Wright State’s Setzer Pavilion/Mills-Morgan Center was tuned to ESPN. Several times throughout Wednesday morning and afternoon, like everywhere else in the country, it displayed a potentially slump-busting shot by WSU guard … Continue reading

Harry & David Hires Financial Industry Veteran and Wright State Alum Michael Schwindle As Chief Financial Officer

((Excerpt)) Additionally, Mr. Schwindle has held several senior-level financial leadership roles at companies such as The Home Depot, Limited Brands and Longaberger Company. He holds an M.B.A. in International Business and a B.A. in Business from Wright State University, located … Continue reading

WSU officials part 
of Kasich meeting

((Excerpt)) Two Wright State University officials were included in a statewide meeting convened by Gov. John Kasich and his wife, Karen, to discuss issues affecting the state’s Latino community. Grace Ramos, a Wright State trustee, and Tony Ortiz, the Latino … Continue reading

Captured Drone May Have Limited Benefit For Iran

((Excerpt)) When an F-117 Nighthawk stealth fighter was shot down over Serbia in 1999, it was feared to be an “unmitigated disaster,” says Jonathan Reed Winkler, a professor at Wright State University who specializes in foreign relations and military history. … Continue reading