Wright State in the News

Ohio universities won’t offer remedial classes

((Excerpt)) ‘A service to 
our students’ Wright State has decided to continue offering one course each in math and writing even after the state defunds remediation, said Thomas Sudkamp, associate provost for undergraduate studies and University College. “It makes a … Continue reading →

WSU hurdler named hornorable mention

((Excerpt)) Wright State senior hurdler Cassandra Lloyd has been named an honorable mention All-American by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association. The Springfield South High School graduate placed 19th in the 100-meter hurdles at the NCAA … Continue reading →

College scholarships growing

((Excerpt)) “We know that times are hard, so that’s why we’re stepping up and putting more money into the pot each year,” said Amy Barnhart, director of Wright State University’s Office of Financial Aid. In the past five years, the … Continue reading →

Tony-nominated ‘Follies’ revival features WSU grad

((Excerpt)) Wright State University grad Nick Verina has a horse in the Tony Awards race tonight. He acted in “Follies,” which is nominated in eight categories including Best Revival of a Musical. When the time came to turn his love … Continue reading →

Dayton’s CW awards scholarship

((Excerpt)) Karissa Kelly of Clayton, Ohio, was awarded a four-year scholarship Tuesday to Wright State University by Dayton’s CW. An aspiring teacher, Karissa’s winning essay was part of a contest addressing the theme “Changing Lives, Changing Community.” “We are so … Continue reading →

VIDEO: Wicked Interviews

((Excerpt)) KJ Hippensteel is a member of the ensemble as well as the understudy for Fiyero. He said that it’s exciting to have the opportunity to play two roles. As a Wright State University alumni he said that he felt … Continue reading →

Semantic App Helps Researchers Understand Prescription Drug Abuse

((Excerpt)) There’s been a lot of attention given to the issue of prescription drug abuse, in the wake of violent crimes such as one last year that left four people dead in a pharmacy shooting in Suffolk County, New York. … Continue reading →

WPAFB program proves rigorous for airmen, flight surgeons

((Excerpt)) Students from international air forces attend, too. In 2010, 65 students from 46 countries took courses. The school has a partnership with Wright State University in which flight surgeons may earn a master’s degree in aerospace medicine, and SAM … Continue reading →

Students, adult mentors to meet

((Excerpt)) Dayton — The second class of high school students accepted into the College Promise program will meet their mentors for the first time tonight during the second annual College Promise celebration at Wright State University’s Nutter Center. The $22.8 … Continue reading →

State may nudge public colleges to ban tobacco

((Excerpt)) Similar research helped influence Tuschman’s stance on tobacco, he told The Plain Dealer. A Board of Regents recommendation on tobacco use would be unique because it would enter into the student experience realm of campuses, said Dan Abrahamowicz, vice … Continue reading →