Wright State in the News

Student debt now surpasses credit card debt in U.S.

College student loan debt is continuing to rise, climbing an average 6 percent nationally in the last year, and now exceeds outstanding credit card debt in the U.S. The Project on Student Debt, a nonprofit research institute, found the average … Continue reading

Wright State theater grads kicking, purring

Another day, another mention of a Wright State University graduate making good in show business. Four women have come to recent notice for that distinction.Kick up your heels for Sarah Staker, class of 2008. She’s a new member of the … Continue reading

Big man Pacher making big gains with Wright State

FAIRBORN – After each Wright State game, 6-foot-9 freshman A.J. Pacher heads into assistant coach Clayton Bates’ office for a video breakdown. DaytonDailyNews.com

Censored former intelligence operative sues Pentagon…

As the Wikileaks controversy continues to dominate the news cycle this episode involving sensitive intelligence material is simmering on the side. Anthony Shaffer, a Wright State grad, recently appeared on my radio show on WYSO. The brouhaha over a book … Continue reading

Raiders beat Chippewas: Ailing Duggins keys road win

MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. – As Vaughn Duggins dug in to guard Central Michigan’s most important offensive possession with 17.7 seconds left, he was at best 50 percent healthy. His back, said Wright State coach Billy Donlon, was “terrible.” But the … Continue reading

National study on teens, drugs confirms local Wright State study

A Wright State University study released this fall found substance abuse among local high school students rising, reversing a decline during much of the previous decade. DaytonDailyNews.com

Wright State grad named to secretary of state-elect’s senior staff

Christine Morrison Director of Legislative Affairs Christine Morrison has earned respect on both sides of the aisle during her more than 12 years of service in the Ohio General Assembly. Former Director of Policy in the Ohio House of Representatives, … Continue reading

Tabler’s quiet toughness continues to drive WSU senior leader

FAIRBORN — The five stitches above Troy Tabler’s right eye were covered up by thin strips of adhesive, so it was difficult to tell exactly how significant of a cut the Wright State senior suffered. DaytonDailyNews.com

Wright State University to host national science contest

The Miami Valley’s budding scientists will have a chance to showcase their skills close to home when Wright State University hosts the 2013 Science Olympiad—the nation’s largest science competition. DaytonDailyNews.com →

Ohio 444 through Wright-Patterson could close by 2012

The Air Force’s plan to relocate part of Ohio 444 in Fairborn could create new opportunities for office and commercial development and additional access to Wright State University’s campus, Fairborn city officials said Tuesday. DaytonDailyNews.com →