Wright State in the News

((Excerpt)) The state’s GDP growth last year was “decent” and fairly typical of an economy emerging from a recession, said Robert Premus, an economics professor with Wright State University. Premus said the Federal Reserve is predicting that economic growth will … Continue reading →

((Excerpt)) Much of big data focuses on tracking Internet usage. When you search for a product on Google or Amazon, or post a comment about a product on Twitter, software tools help businesses mine that data to craft targeted promotions … Continue reading →

((Excerpt)) Their keynote speaker: Adrian McLemore, formerly a foster child himself who’s now the foster parent to his niece and nephew. He’s attending Wright State University while he takes care of his sister’s children. Weir said she hopes this isn’t … Continue reading →

((Excerpt)) In Women Who Yell, 20-some 20-something women lose their cool and let the camera have it. Ranting about food, clothes, sex and more, the subjects of Megan Hague’s experimental documentary reveal profound, sometimes hilarious, moments of exasperation normally reserved … Continue reading →

((Excerpt)) “Women Who Yell” to be shown on Thursday, June 7, at 7:30 p.m. at the Neon Movies in Dayton, as part of the Big Lens Film Festival, an annual event showcasing the creations of Wright State film students. Read … Continue reading →

((Excerpt)) In the digital era, where in the movie business it’s sometimes hard to tell the stars from the stand-ins, Wright State University’s motion picture program has somehow still managed to separate itself. The Big Lens Film Festival — at … Continue reading →

((Excerpt)) Wright State University is anticipating record attendance at the June 9 commencement ceremony. In response, the school will be live steaming the ceremony online. Read more at the Middletownjournal.com

((Excerpt)) Wright State University is making it easier for working nurses to earn their bachelor’s degree through the redesigned RN-to-BSN program. The retooled program begins fall semester, combining online learning with individual support to help nurses earn their degree faster … Continue reading →

((Excerpt)) A total $2.1 million will go to 80 students who will commit to serve three years in Ohio as a primary care doctor or nurse through the Choose Ohio First Scholarship program. The program has benefited more than 4,000 … Continue reading →

((Excerpt)) FAIRBORN, Ohio (WDTN) – Some local college students are opening their hearts to babies on the other side of the world. The Democratic Republic of the Congo in central Africa, has ongoing political conflict that has resulted in decreased … Continue reading →