Wright State in the News

Near capacity crowd sees screening of local star’s new film

((Excerpt)) Sheen, who watched the screening with the audience, was also applauded for his support of the Sheen/Estevez & Augsburger Scholarship Fund at Wright State University. The free screening co-hosted by FilmDayton was part of a cross country promotional tour. … Continue reading →

Flash mob breaks out at Taste of the Miami Valley

((Excerpt)) The energetic dance was choreographed by Wright State University student Korey Harlowe and took about a month to learn, Burlingame said. DaytonDailyNews.com

‘Salesman’ leads ready to face music

((Excerpt)) Wright State University Theatre’s season-opening production of “Death of a Salesman” isn’t a musical, but you might suspect otherwise. The cast includes Scott Stoney, whose first big splash on the Dayton stage came three decades ago as a guest … Continue reading →

WSU joins battle against hacking with new training

((Excerpt)) Stolen credit card numbers. Compromised software. Hardware ridden with trap doors. Wright State University’s Institute of Defense Studies and Education (IDSE) is joining the fight for cyber security with new post-graduate training programs in 2012. The institute will offer … Continue reading →

Why Ragweed Season May Be Worse For You This Year

((Excerpt)) UNDATED — Bad news for those who are suffering through allergy attacks right now, it seems ragweed season may be longer than usual.  In a typical year, mid-September is about the time when most of the triggers or allergens … Continue reading →

Dean of Wright State medical school to step down

((Excerpt)) Dr. Howard Part, dean of Wright State University Wright State University Latest from The Business Journals Wright State inks radio deal for basketball gamesAir Force Marathon to draw thousands this weekendLabor unions battle for relevance, futures Follow this company … Continue reading →

“Radio Rounds” takes an in-depth look at medicine

((Excerpt)) WYSO recently began airing “Radio Rounds,” a program produced and hosted by Wright State University students at the Boonshoft School of Medicine. “Radio Rounds” was founded in 2009 with the aim of exploring different perspectives in medicine. Guests include … Continue reading →

Wright State grad spent 9/11 at president’s side

((Excerpt)) SPRINGFIELD — When then Capt. Deborah Loewer first informed President George W. Bush and White House Chief of Staff Andrew Card that an airplane had struck one of the towers of New York’s World Trade Center, she could offer … Continue reading →

WSU athletic department asks for help aiding injured former volleyball player

((Excerpt)) Friends and former colleagues of Andrea (Voss) Vellinga, the former Wright State volleyball player who was injured in the stage collapse at the Indiana State Fair on Aug. 13, have established a website for support and updates on her … Continue reading →

Ex-WSU basketball coach Underhill passes away

((Excerpt)) Even in his final fading days — his very last hours — Ralph Underhill was still coaching. After undergoing a long-awaited kidney transplant three weeks ago at Cincinnati’s Christ Hospital, Wright State’s Hall of Fame basketball coach had a … Continue reading →