Wright State in the News

Wright State Research Institute relocating to former SAIC building

((Excerpt)) FAIRBORN — Wright State Research Institute has purchased the former Science Applications International Corp. building for $1.8 million and will consolidate most of its employees there starting Sept. 1, officials said. The research arm of Wright State University has … Continue reading →

Wright State among Ohio’s best for Title IX

((Excerpt)) Forty years after the passage of the federal landmark Title IX legislation — that ushered in a new era of gender equity in college athletics — universities in southwest Ohio rank among some of the state’s best in compliance. … Continue reading →

Hot and dry summer means sweet success for former Wright State dean

((Excerpt)) ENON, Ohio (WDTN) – While many of us have been sweating this summer grapevines are enjoying the blazing sun.  The lack of rain and high heat means sweet sweet success for the local wine growers. The sprits are a … Continue reading →

Wright State welcomes new med students

((Excerpt)) The Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine welcomed 103 new students during a special ceremony on Sunday, July 29, to formally mark the start of their medical education. The annual Convocation and White Coat Ceremony was held at … Continue reading →

Hackers targeting small, mid-sized businesses

((Excerpt)) Virtually all companies doing business online are potential targets for cyber-criminals, regardless of their size. Smaller businesses may be especially vulnerable to online crime because they have limited budgets for web security and few if any technology experts on … Continue reading →

Ready for the Big Leagues? Ask a Career Coach says Wright State Professor

((Excerpt)) For midlevel professionals, a coach can help identify what needs to be done to reach the executive level. Coaches also focus on interpersonal skills, helping people communicate and network more effectively, says Todd Dewett, a leadership development coach and … Continue reading →

Wright State alumna native is associate director of NASA’s Glenn Research Center

Janet L. Watkins, until recently a personnel executive at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, has been hired as associate director of the Glenn Research Center of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. She is responsible for overall management of operations at … Continue reading →

Colleges asked to ban tobacco on campus

((Excerpt)) State law currently prohibits smoking within 25 feet of building entrances and inside all buildings. Wright State University and the University of Cincinnati recently reviewed their smoking policies, which follow state law, and students or faculty did not favor … Continue reading →

Dayton Ohio RTA’s Anthony Whitmore Recognized for Humanitarian Work by Wright State

((Excerpt)) Whitmore looks at awards the same way, not really wanting much attention for a recent award from Wright State University as its 2012 International Student Advocate: “I’m humbled. I don’t really do things for appreciation,” he said. “I was… … Continue reading →

WSU conductor’s podium renovated

((Excerpt)) Wright State University’s newly renovated Ben and Marian Schuster concert hall will have a special new podium, thanks to the efforts of three dedicated woodworkers. “We have a faculty member, Dr. In-Hong Cha, who is a professor of violin … Continue reading →