Wright State in the News

((Excerpt)) To figure out what kills the insect, scientists must first create a media that simulates the moist environment and nutrients found in the soft wood of an ash tree, said Don Cipollini, a Wright State University chemical ecologist. A … Continue reading →

((Excerpt)) FAIRBORN — The students marching Wednesday in Wright State University’s First Annual MLK Unity March and Rally hope their silent march will speak volumes to the community. “The silence symbolizes the missing voices that are not fully recognized as … Continue reading →

((Excerpt)) The Wright-Dunbar Business District could have three major anchors on West Third Street sometime in 2013. A partnership between Wright State University and Wright Dunbar Inc. , a property owner and advocate for the business district, has made positive … Continue reading →

((Excerpt)) The Columbus Dispatch reports that the Ohio medical schools that are on board include those at Ohio State, Ohio University, Case Western Reserve University, the University of Cincinnati, the University of Toledo and Wright State University. The Defense Department … Continue reading →

((Excerpt)) FAIRBORN — When Wright State University students walk across campus, they don’t have to worry about Old Man Winter.  Students can walk from class to class using the school’s underground tunnel system.  Students say the tunnels look like normal … Continue reading →

((Excerpt)) More than 60 percent of first-year students at Dayton, Ohio’s Wright State University aren’t ready for college-level reading, writing, or math. Starting in fall 2012, Wright State will send most “developmental education” students to nearby Clark State Community College … Continue reading →

((Excerpt)) FAIRBORN — Polluted streams, rivers, lakes and municipal water may soon be getting the Wright State treatment. Sharmila Mukhopadhyay and her researchers are developing near molecular-sized “nano-brushes.” These fuzzy structures have bristles made up of thousands of tiny, jellyfish-like … Continue reading →

((Excerpt)) INDIANAPOLIS — The Division I Board of Directors reaffirmed Saturday its support for a $2,000 miscellaneous expense allowance, but directed the Student-Athlete Well-Being working group to come back to the presidents in April with recommendations for implementation. The action … Continue reading →

((Excerpt)) The Dayton area will add jobs in 2012, led by growth in health care and manufacturing, according to the latest Regional Economic Report from Wright State University. Defense work and business services on the national an international market also … Continue reading →

((Excerpt)) FAIRBORN — Singer-songwriter John Legend will be the keynote speaker at Wright State University’s welcoming ceremony for the incoming class of 2016. The Springfield native and Grammy-winning musician will perform for and speak to the incoming freshman class on … Continue reading →