Wright State in the News

((Excerpt)) FAIRBORN, Ohio (WDTN) – Nearly 2,000 Wright State students will celebrate their graduation Sunday. They’ll be making a difference even before they accept their diplomas. That’s because their gowns are made entirely from recycled plastic bottles. The university is … Continue reading →

((Excerpt)) Kendall Goodrich, assistant professor at the Wright State University Raj Soin College of Business, recently told the Dayton Business Journal that companies taking advantage of Facebook should see rewards. As companies — both large and small — look to … Continue reading →

((Excerpt)) Wright State University student Adrian McLemore says foster youth often walk alone on the rough road from their teen years to young adulthood – and he knows, because he aged out of the system in 2004. “The system kind … Continue reading →

((Excerpt)) I think we don’t get a chance to give back enough,” WSU senior Tiffany Watts says. “Especially when we’re busy and wrapped up in our own lives. So when this opportunity came along I said I can’t pass this … Continue reading →

((Excerpt)) YELLOW SPRINGS — Stephen Rumbaugh has been making soap since 2009. He started  blending oil and making soap after losing his job. “It was something I’ve always wanted to do and thought well now I’ve got the time, I’ll … Continue reading →

((Excerpt)) Jesse Hutchins, a former Wright State golfer, used a birdie on the first playoff hole of a U.S. Open qualifier at Springfield Country Club on Monday to become one of two players in the field to qualify for the … Continue reading →

In addition to his six years as Vandalia’s city manager, Hoagland has been the city of Kettering’s assistant city manager and economic development manager. He previously served for six years in the Montgomery County community and economic development office. Hoagland … Continue reading →

BEAVERCREEK, Ohio (WDTN) – Imagine never having to trudge around the lawn pushing a lawnmower again. Engineering students have an idea and they tested them Saturday at Siebenthalers Beaver Valley Garden Center in Beavercreek. Robotic lawnmowers were everywhere. The students … Continue reading →

((Excerpt)) The Wright State baseball team began its third NCAA tournament appearance in six seasons on Friday, the best run of tournament appearances in the program’s history. But there’s another WSU program that can match that postseason frequency. Baseball’s spring … Continue reading →

((Excerpt)) FAIRBORN — The romance between Rob and Maureen Cooper started in the athletic offices at Wake Forest University. Rob, an assistant baseball coach, would often drop by to see Maureen, an athletic administrator. How about a run? Need a … Continue reading →