Wright State in the News

Tom Hanks sends his congratulations to CELIA

((Excerpt)) FAIRBORN — Ohio Board of Regents Chancellor Jim Petro, joined by Wright State President David R. Hopkins, Thursday named Wright State University’s Center for Collaborative Education, Leadership and Innovation in the Arts (CELIA) an Ohio Center of Excellence in … Continue reading →

Experts say U.S. role is vital to Libya transition

((Excerpt)) Vaughn Shannon, a political science professor at Wright State University, said the transition in Libya is the “perfect time for multilateralism.” “Having a voice and working with all the others who care about that area of North Africa is … Continue reading →

Hanks applauds WSU’s state arts honor

((Excerpt)) Film star Tom Hanks offered his congratulations by video on Thursday, Oct. 20, when several arts programs at Wright State University were designated an Ohio Center of Excellence by the state Board of Regents. The departments of art, art … Continue reading →

TechNet-Aero Conference Begins

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((Excerpt)) Those behind the convention say this event, one of many that is helping Dayton progress. “Here’s a great example of some very positive things in terms of different aerospace contractors and universities researchers all doing really exciting things despite … Continue reading →

‘Occupy’ protest movement spreads to WSU

((Excerpt)) FAIRBORN — The angst over politicians’ ties to big business and Wall Street has spilled over to colleges and universities with an “Occupy Wright State University” event scheduled for today. The meeting set for 4:30 p.m. on the campus … Continue reading →

Occupy Dayton still going strong

((Excerpt)) DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – Protesters are not letting up on their crusade against Wall Street. They occupied the quad at Wright State University Monday and also continued a protest in Downtown Dayton. Protesters say they aren’t leaving until the … Continue reading →

BioOhio Annual Conference to Plot Course for Next Decade of Success

((Excerpt)) Three afternoon breakout sessions will cover biomedical regulatory issues, workforce and talent, and entrepreneurship. Panelists include representatives of the U.S. Food & Drug Administration, Battelle, Wright State University, Philips Healthcare, JumpStart, Columbus State Community College, Aptalis Pharma, TechColumbus, CincyTech, … Continue reading →

‘Occupy’ protest movement spreads to WSU

((Excerpt)) FAIRBORN — The angst over politicians’ ties to big business and Wall Street has spilled over to colleges and universities with an “Occupy Wright State University” event scheduled for today. The meeting set for 4:30 p.m. on the campus … Continue reading →

Colleges spend millions on new student centers

((Excerpt)) Wright State University renovated its student union in 2006 to update the 300,000-square-foot facility that now holds food areas, recreation, student clubs and entertainment. The costs were absorbed by the university, and students do not pay a special fee. … Continue reading →

Prescription drug abuse called epidemic

((Excerpt)) DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – Experts at Wright State University say an epidemic is plaguing the Miami Valley community. Prescription pill abuse is happening so frequently, that professors have teamed up with Public Health Dayton and Montgomery County doing research, … Continue reading →