Wright State in the News

Donlon tours WSU campus with megaphone to raise game attendance

((excerpt)) FAIRBORN — Billy Donlon, the Wright State men’s basketball coach, pulled a chair from a corner table, stepped onto it and raised the megaphone he had been carrying through campus. “I’m really sorry to bother you while you all … Continue reading

Getting H.Y.P.E.: Stone Mountain Counselor Incorporates Hip-Hop Into Teen Therapy

((excerpt)) While working on her doctorate degree in clinical psychology at Wright State University in Dayton Ohio, Winfrey developed H.Y.P.E. primarily as a tool to help young black males open up in therapy sessions. The music, she says, is a … Continue reading

As private pay plummets, public pay in Ohio increases

((excerpt)) A plunge in spending by state and local governments will slow the growth rate of the economy, but is unlikely to stop it in this instance, said Tom Traynor, professor and chairman of Wright State University’s economics department. This … Continue reading

WSU grad lands ‘True Blood’ role

((excerpt)) Daniel Buran, a late-1980s theater graduate of Wright State University, has landed the recurring role of Raoul on season four of the television series “True Blood.” The Cleveland native will play Raoul, the “werewolf packmaster” of Shreveport, La. He … Continue reading

ESPN broadcaster names WSU’s Duggins top BracketBusters performer

((excerpt)) Mark Adams, the ESPN.com contributor and ESPN broadcaster, has called Vaughn Duggins’ 31 points for Wright State on Saturday the best performance in the weekend BracketBusters event. DaytonDailyNews.com

Wright State invests $3.6M in athletic upgrades

((excerpt)) A $3.6 million athletic project will expand Wright State University’s sports campus. The project, which will begin this summer and be completed by fall, includes upgrading two soccer and football fields for sports clubs and intramurals. The university also … Continue reading

WSU researchers create virtual warriors

((excerpt)) FAIRBORN, Ohio (WDTN) – Wright State researchers are turning heads, working with the Army on a system inspired by video games. If it works, lives will be saved. Young soldiers fighting for our freedom often learn life and death … Continue reading

Xenia teacher national finalist

School Headlines-Dayton Daily News

XENIA — Xenia High School science teacher Bill Richey has been selected as one of three finalists in the nation for the Schell Science Teaching Award. The award recognizes one outstanding classroom teacher who has had a positive impact on … Continue reading

Underground Railroad went through Middletown, too

Former Wright State student, basketball player, Abdul Shakur Ahmad, seeking to publicize Middletown's abolitionist roots

((excerpt)) MIDDLETOWN — Along the banks of the Great Miami River lies the history of Middletown’s role in the Underground Railroad just waiting to be uncovered. Middletonian Abdul Shakur Ahmad — formally known as Ricky Martin — said he would … Continue reading

WSU professor responds to popular revolution in Egypt

((excerpt)) The mass demonstrations in Egypt have finally resulted in the stepping down of Hosni Mubarak, who had been in power for 30 years. “This is the culmination of 30 years of rule, as well as a couple of more … Continue reading