Wright State in the News

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

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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

Dayton seeks to become unmanned flight training area

((excerpt)) Sinclair Community College is working with the University of Dayton, Wright State University, local companies and organizations to shape the request, which could go to the Federal Aviation Administration in a few months, said Deborah Norris, vice president of … Continue reading

Funding boost won’t defray most school cuts

((excerpt)) Experts caution that federal changes, coupled with a proposal to eliminate state grants, could mean Ohio college students may soon face a significantly altered financial aid landscape. “We are talking about major changes in financial aid,” said Jennifer Penick, … Continue reading