Wright State in the News

Wright State business college a boost to region

If you think the academy is light-years away from the “real world,” you must abandon those notions when walking into the office of Berkwood Farmer, dean of the Raj Soin College of Business at Wright State University. DaytonBusinessJournals.com Farmer’s office … Continue reading

Five questions with Joe Smith

((Excerpt)) After high school, Smith enrolled at Wright State University without a scholarship. He became Wright State’s closer and developed a sidearm delivery. Smith was chosen by the New York Mets in the third round of the June 2006 amateur … Continue reading

Artist shows how he sees what he hears

Student illustrates his gift of synesthesia.

((Excerpt)) It’s difficult to know how many people worldwide are synesthetes, but research suggests that it’s about one in 2,000 people, according to the American Psychological Association. Powers, a senior at Wright State University, is showing a solo exhibition of … Continue reading

“Deaf Off Drugs and Alcohol” Counseling Program Chooses Nefsis Cloud-Based Video Conferencing

((Excerpt)) Online services innovator Nefsis® announced today that Wright State University in Dayton, OH, has implemented its “Deaf Off Drugs and Alcohol” (DODA) long distance treatment counseling using the Nefsis global, cloud-based HD video conferencing service. DODA is a grant-funded project … Continue reading

Coldwater teen inspires others

((Excerpt)) COLDWATER – Todd Reigelsperger heads toward a backyard barn anxious to prepare for the launch of his latest project – whimsical garden figures called Planter Patch Kids. With a first year of studies completed at Wright State University-Lake Campus … Continue reading

Beavercreek pair to join WSU men’s and women’s soccer teams this fall

((Excerpt)) A pair of Beavercreek High School soccer products will be part of the 12 men’s and 10 women’s recruits added by Wright State for this fall. Bobby Hammonds, a 6-foot-1 defender, was a first-team All-Greater Western Ohio Conference pick … Continue reading

Paul Leonard: Consolidating government inevitable, so let’s plan for it

((Excerpt)) ((Paul Leonard is a Wright State University professor.)) This commentary was written by Paul R. Leonard, a former Ohio lieutenant governor and mayor of Dayton. He was chair of the State and Local Government Commission during his tenure as … Continue reading

Accidental father takes care of nephew, niece

Former foster child steps in to 'give them a stable home'

((Excerpt)) TROTWOOD, Ohio — Growing up, Adrian McLemore was a troubled little soul who spent much of his time exploding in confusion and rage. At 6, he nearly set the house on fire. At 7, his mother — raising him … Continue reading

Local Students and Dayton Gems Head to Joplin

DAYTON– The Dayton Gems and Students from Wright State University sent a group of people to Joplin, MO Sunday morning. The group will help with the relief efforts following the devastating tornadoes that hit the city back in May. “It’s … Continue reading

Ex-WSU star Duggins is ready for pro shot

((Excerpt)) The Walter Tigers professional basketball team in Tubingen, Germany, faced significant problems last season guarding DaShaun Wood, the former Wright State star who played for a rival team in the German league Bundesliga. Vaughn Duggins offered to help. “I … Continue reading