Wright State in the News

Changes resonate 70 years later

((Excerpt)) “The Japanese underestimated how incredibly angry the attack on Pearl Harbor would make the American people,” said Edward F. Haas, a Wright State University history
 professor who teaches a course on the American experience in World War II. There … Continue reading

Wright State supporting Defense Department R&D project

((Excerpt)) FAIRBORN — Wright State University researchers are participating in a five-year contract from the Defense Department to explore a conductive material that could be used to improve performance of military radar. Wright State has a $750,000 share of a … Continue reading

WSU toy drive benefits counties’ needy kids

((Excerpt)) Wright State University’s annual Christmas for Kids toy drive benefits Montgomery and Greene County Children Services. “The generosity of Wright State faculty, staff and students has made an incredible difference for so many children throughout the Miami Valley,” said … Continue reading

‘Ohio Magazine’ honors 4 WSU educators

((Excerpt)) Four Wright State University educators are among college officials around the state honored by “Ohio Magazine.” Read more at DaytonDailyNews.com

Wright State lands basketball TV deal

((Excerpt)) Dayton’s CW will broadcast three Wright State University men’s basketball games during the 2011-12 season. Jack Pohl, WDTN-TV sports director, and Bob Grote, former Raider basketball player and coach, will provide play-by-play and commentary for the games, which include: … Continue reading

Wright State fund aimed at helping veterans graduate

((Excerpt)) For some military veterans, another battle begins when they return home. Ancillary costs and personal complications sometimes impede veterans who look to attend school when they complete active duty. For that reason, Marilyn McCauley recently established a fund at … Continue reading

Nursing program open house scheduled

((Excerpt)) CHILLICOTHE — Wright State University and Southern State Community College are partnering with Adena Health System in an open house for those interested in pursuing Bachelor of Science in Nursing degrees. The open house will take place from noon … Continue reading

Panel: Dayton must work together to protect Wright-Patt

((Excerpt)) A broad partnership was effective in protecting Wright-Patterson Air Force Base during the last BRAC process, and that lesson can be applied as the base faces potentially devastating cuts this time around. That was the message from retired U.S. … Continue reading

Students use of credit cards decreasing

((Excerpt)) “A lot of people (including lenders and employers) look at your credit score to derive an opinion about you,” said Bill Wood, the director of Wright State University’s financial services degree program. Credit card companies used to market their … Continue reading

Mothers killing children not uncommon: Warning signs

((Excerpt)) “The horrific stories make the headlines, so we believe it hardly ever happens,” says Meyer, a professor of psychology at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio. “But it’s not a rare thing.” Meyer and co-author Michelle Oberman interviewed women … Continue reading