Wright State in the News

Wright State lands dollars for laser project

((Excerpt)) Wright State University will get more than $230,000 to buy equipment as part of a public-private partnership to boost educational opportunities and advance the commercialization of laser technology. Read more at Dayton Business Journal

State grant helps land more than 200 drone jobs

((Excerpt)) The state on Monday helped clear the way for a major defense contractor to bring 215 new high-paying jobs to the area that focus on a growing area of expertise here. The State Controlling Board on Monday granted Science … Continue reading →

Footlights: WSU ready to roll out ‘Hairspray’

((Excerpt)) Wright State University Theatre is like a corner of Broadway these days. One big musical, “Hairspray,” is ready to go up, starting Thursday. Rehearsals have also begun for another big production, “Rent,” which opens in January. The first order … Continue reading →

In German matchup of former WSU standouts, Wood tops Duggins

((Excerpt)) Former Wright State teammates DaShaun Wood and Vaughn Duggins met on the court in Germany for the first time on Sunday. Wood’s team won the game, but Duggins had the better statistical night. Wood’s ALBA Berlin beat Duggins’ Walter … Continue reading →

WSU Fine and Performing Arts honored

((Excerpt)) FAIRBORN, Ohio (WDTN) – Honors Thursday for Wright State University’s Fine and Performing Arts Department. It was awarded the Center of Excellence Award by Ohio Board of Regents Chancellor Jim Petro and Wright State President David Hopkins. A video … Continue reading →

Ten Top Women named for 2011

((Excerpt)) DAYTON – Ten Miami Valley women have been named 2011 recipients of the Ten Top Women awards. The honor, initiated in 1962, recognizes leaders in the community who contribute time and talent for the greater good. A luncheon in … Continue reading →

First Responders Participate In Calamityville Training

((Excerpt)) FAIRBORN, Ohio — Being prepared in the case of a disaster is the mission of Calamityville, and on Wednesday first responders were put to the test. The National Center for Medical Readiness at Wright State University, better known as … Continue reading →

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 →