Wright State in the News

Soap-making Wright State student, employee featured on TV

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((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

Former WSU golfer advances to U.S. Open in Springfield qualifier

((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

Dayton Development Coalition promotes Hoagland to president, CEO

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

Robotic lawnmower competition

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

WSU spring sports leading in NCAA appearances

((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

Coopers (all of them) helping WSU baseball team succeed

((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

64-year-old local college professor plans to smash one-arm push-up record

((Excerpt)) Matt McCormick has something to prove. The 64-year-old Wright State University and Sinclair Community College martial arts professor is out to dispel the notion that older athletes are less physically fit than their younger peers. And he’s planning to … Continue reading

The New Face of Wright-Patt: Partnerships in Higher Education

((Excerpt)) Collaboration between the base and the university medical programs isn’t new. In the mid 70’s, Wright Patterson and Wright State began a partnership with 9 medical residency programs in the Miami Valley. As a result when many service members … Continue reading

Veteran-owned companies launch academy

((Excerpt)) VOB-108, a group of veteran-owned companies in the Dayton region, is launching an academy for vets and military spouses who want to grow – or start – a business. The academy consists of a series of 12 training classes … Continue reading

Allergy-Proof Your Home

((Excerpt)) You should keep your home cool and dry to decrease mold and dust mite growth and roach intrusions. After an 18-month study, Larry G. Arlian, PhD, professor of biological sciences and director of the microbiology and immunology graduate program … Continue reading