Wright State in the News

Mother’s mental health could be key to motive — and her fate in kids’ murders

((excerpt)) Meyer, a psychology professor at Wright State University in Ohio, said children die at their mothers’ hands for many reasons, including abuse and neglect. In those cases, the mothers tend to be young and poor. But when the killing … Continue reading

‘Modern Family’ ties to Canfield

((excerpt)) After graduating in 2000, Fill attended Wright State University for two years, majoring in film production. When he wasn’t in class, Fill said he worked full time at Home Depot for some extra cash. TheVindicatorOnline.com

Advocates not ready to sing about women’s gains

((excerpt)) According to the national organization The Wage Project, which held a “Start Smart” workshop on the subject at Wright State University, last week, a woman with a high school education will make $700,000 less during her working lifetime than … Continue reading

Short-handed WSU stuns Phoenix

((excerpt)) GREEN BAY, Wis. — Down two senior starters because of injury and having rallied from a late six-point deficit, Wright State turned to its best driver. Except that he was cold. N’Gai Evans, the WSU senior guard, had taken … Continue reading

Wright State institute posts rapid growth

((excerpt)) The Dayton region is bolstering its image as a hub for scientific work with a surge at the Wright State Research Institute. Also known as WSRI, the institute quietly grew until last year, when it nearly doubled its staff … Continue reading

Positive News for Breast Cancer Survivors

((excerpt)) A recent scientific study confirms positive findings on a medical treatment method featuring a new combination of drugs and a new delivery system. It significantly improves the quality of life for breast cancer survivors. WABCTV.com

For WSU, Wisconsin normally tough trip

((excerpt)) FAIRBORN — Vaughn Duggins was going through a weekly set of interviews when the Wright State senior guard surprised some by saying he hates Wisconsin. The entire state. DaytonDailyNews.com

Weekend concerts at Nutter bring thousands to area

((excerpt)) FAIRBORN — Wright State University’s Nutter Center will play host this weekend to two top national touring acts, Rascal Flatts and Kid Rock, who combined are expected to draw nearly 20,000 people today and Saturday to the 12,000-seat arena … Continue reading

Area unemployment dips slightly

((excerpt)) Thomas L. Traynor, chair of the economics department at Wright State University, said he expects to see employment in the region continue to improve gradually through the first half of the year. DaytonDailyNews.com

Area cervical cancer survivor organizes benefit show

((excerpt)) DAYTON — Wright State University student Heather Jones received the worst phone call of her life on her 32nd birthday. “They said we’ve made you an appointment to see an oncologist,” the Dayton resident recalled glumly. “Happy birthday,” she … Continue reading