Wright State in the News

Students get attention for Wright Brothers’ Oct. 5 milestone

((Excerpt)) FAIRBORN — It’s all but impossible for a Wright State University student to spend a day on campus without being exposed to images of the Wright Flyer or the famous brothers for which the university is named. But many … Continue reading

If intelligent extraterrestrials exist, what about God?

((Excerpt)) Holodeck tech emerging Starfleet members seeking knowledge or fun can step into holodecks to experience an interactive virtual reality eerily close to life itself. Similar technologies are beginning to emerge in the real world, including this 3-D lab at … Continue reading

Former Dayton DJ, Wright State alum writes book

((Excerpt)) DAYTON, OH (WDTN-WBDT) – Scott Mallory, former morning host at Dayton, Ohio’s WGTZ-FM (Z-93) and WXEG-FM (103.9 The X), released his first book, “Tales of a Washed-Up Neverwas” to great reviews. The book that explores life after corporate downsizing … Continue reading

Video: WSU’s engineering program producing jobs

((Excerpt)) Wright State University Ph.D. program in Engineering started in 1998, and ever since they have worked on all kinds of new technologies. Watch the video at WHIOTV.com

Wright State study targets social media use

Dayton companies have taken to Facebook , Twitter and company blogs to reach out to customers, but why and how to manage those social networks remains unclear to some businesses, according to preliminary study results from Wright State University The … Continue reading

TechNet-Aero 2011, Dayton Region’s Premiere Aerospace Technology Conference and Trade Show

((Excerpt)) The new focus has drawn some new participants, such as the Wright State Research Institute, the applied research arm of Wright State University. Wright State Research Institute engineers will conduct high-tech demonstrations in the Dell Discovery and Innovation Range … Continue reading

Alumnus turns a life-long passion into a career

((Excerpt)) Wright State alumnus Leslie Irene Benson is an example of the different creative paths a person can take with an education from the university. Benson, a 2004 graduate with a degree in English, combined the writing skills she learned … Continue reading

Wright State University hits milestone

((Excerpt)) Wright State University will celebrate a milestone this week: In a little more than a decade, its College of Engineering and Computer Science has graduated 100 students with doctorates. The graduates have continued to hold jobs in Ohio and … Continue reading

Stage collapse victim’s major recovery

((Excerpt)) PENDLETON, Indiana (WDTN) – Family members say the outpouring of support for Andrea Vellinga has been incredible, but perhaps the only thing that’s topped it is her recovery. “She was within three minutes of dying and that doctor who … Continue reading

Education a key force in the region’s economic growth

((Excerpt)) WSU founded its research institute three years ago with these types of collaborations in mind, said David R. Hopkins, president. That effort has already resulted in millions of dollars in research contracts. “Advancing knowledge is fundamental to what we … Continue reading