Wright State in the News

WSU grad lands ‘True Blood’ role

((excerpt)) Daniel Buran, a late-1980s theater graduate of Wright State University, has landed the recurring role of Raoul on season four of the television series “True Blood.” The Cleveland native will play Raoul, the “werewolf packmaster” of Shreveport, La. He … Continue reading

ESPN broadcaster names WSU’s Duggins top BracketBusters performer

((excerpt)) Mark Adams, the ESPN.com contributor and ESPN broadcaster, has called Vaughn Duggins’ 31 points for Wright State on Saturday the best performance in the weekend BracketBusters event. DaytonDailyNews.com

Wright State invests $3.6M in athletic upgrades

((excerpt)) A $3.6 million athletic project will expand Wright State University’s sports campus. The project, which will begin this summer and be completed by fall, includes upgrading two soccer and football fields for sports clubs and intramurals. The university also … Continue reading

WSU researchers create virtual warriors

((excerpt)) FAIRBORN, Ohio (WDTN) – Wright State researchers are turning heads, working with the Army on a system inspired by video games. If it works, lives will be saved. Young soldiers fighting for our freedom often learn life and death … Continue reading

Xenia teacher national finalist

School Headlines-Dayton Daily News

XENIA — Xenia High School science teacher Bill Richey has been selected as one of three finalists in the nation for the Schell Science Teaching Award. The award recognizes one outstanding classroom teacher who has had a positive impact on … Continue reading

Underground Railroad went through Middletown, too

Former Wright State student, basketball player, Abdul Shakur Ahmad, seeking to publicize Middletown's abolitionist roots

((excerpt)) MIDDLETOWN — Along the banks of the Great Miami River lies the history of Middletown’s role in the Underground Railroad just waiting to be uncovered. Middletonian Abdul Shakur Ahmad — formally known as Ricky Martin — said he would … Continue reading

WSU professor responds to popular revolution in Egypt

((excerpt)) The mass demonstrations in Egypt have finally resulted in the stepping down of Hosni Mubarak, who had been in power for 30 years. “This is the culmination of 30 years of rule, as well as a couple of more … Continue reading

Blind violinist excels at WSU

((excerpt)) Kyle Conley is a music education major in his third year at Wright State University. The Fairfield native is able to compose and perform music at WSU due to their state-of-the-art programs geared toward the blind. Link to DaytonDailyNews.com … Continue reading

Poetry gives hope to young, brave woman

((excerpt)) She had one cancer-free year at Grove City High School and completed a year at Wright State University near Dayton and the fall 2010 quarter at Ohio State University. Then, around Thanksgiving, doctors told her parents, Terri and Pat, … Continue reading

Children injured when bus, SUV crash in Beavercreek

((excerpt)) BEAVERCREEK — For children suffered minor injuries when a school bus they were riding was hit from behind by an SUV Tuesday afternoon, according to the Beavercreek Police Department. Police were called to the intersection of Hanes and Highlander … Continue reading