Wright State in the News

Local Egyptian-Americans happy, but wary of future

((excerpt)) This was a hard-fought victory for Egyptians, said Vaughn Shannon, an assistant professor of political science at Wright State University. The Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (the military) will run the affairs of the country. “In Egypt’s case, … Continue reading

Sponsor says anti-union law will save Ohio money

((excerpt)) Union leaders argue the opposite, saying the proposals will make Ohio less competitive by driving the best teachers, university researchers, safety forces and government experts to states with union protections. “It will just make it much harder to attract … Continue reading

Obama’s adviser pick may help Ohio

((excerpt)) The replacement for Lawrence Summers could lift the Midwestern economy if Obama selects a person “who believes in open markets, in helping American companies compete in the global market,” said Wright State University economics Professor Robert Premus. He said … Continue reading

Area’s Egyptian-Americans hopeful for democracy in Egypt

((excerpt)) MIAMISBURG — Members of Dayton’s Egyptian-American community might share differing views about former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, who was forced from power Friday, but most agreed that the 18 days of protests that toppled his regime sets the stage … Continue reading

Quotes on local crime stats taken out of context

((excerpt)) Re “Burglaries rise across region,” Jan. 15: When I agreed to be interviewed by Staff Writer Cornelius Frolik, he did not tell me that I would be quoted out of context and then set against my colleague at the … Continue reading

Corporate profits on rise but jobs not growing

((excerpt)) DAYTON — Some employers have little incentive to heed President Obama’s nationwide plea before the U.S. Chamber of Commerce that they reinvest growing profits by hiring more workers, a local professor said. That’s because corporate America continues to extract … Continue reading

Dayton seeks to become unmanned flight training area

((excerpt)) Sinclair Community College is working with the University of Dayton, Wright State University, local companies and organizations to shape the request, which could go to the Federal Aviation Administration in a few months, said Deborah Norris, vice president of … Continue reading

WSU to produce ‘Phantom’

((excerpt)) Wright State University Theatre will produce Andrew Lloyd Webber’s megamusical “The Phantom of the Opera” as part of its 2011-12 season. W. Stuart McDowell, chair of theater, dance and motion pictures, said the long-running Broadway smash will be part … Continue reading

WSU blog to document Dayton history

((excerpt)) DAYTON — Dayton history buffs can interact with a Wright State University Libraries newspaper archive preservation project through a blog now at www.libraries.wright.edu/special. DaytonDailyNews.com

University foundations post big gains

((excerpt)) Wright State University & Foundation, 471, $63.8 million in 2010, up .5 percent from $63.5 million in 2009; Read more: University foundations post big gains | Dayton Business Journal