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FAIRBORN — Wright State University and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base have finalized the first step in an agreement that will give Air Force researc

The state's budget will allot more than $26 million to colleges for advanced manufacturing and skilled trades training hubs, capital improvements and community projects like broadband expansion efforts.

Wright State gets an upgrade in finance rating London Bishop - lbishop@aimmediamidwest.com FAIRBORN — A national bond credit company has upgraded Wright State University’s credit rating and revised its financial outlook from “negative” to “stable.” The institution says the decision is a “significant recognition of the financial stewardship and future direction of Wright State University and increased confidence in the university.” Moody’s Investors Service, which provides inte...

WSU enacts plan for voluntary seperation By London Bishop - lbishop@aimmediamidwest.com FAIRBORN — The Wright State Board of Trustees unanimously voted in favor of implementing a voluntary separation plan to reduce its faculty workforce before its retrenchment process begins. In February, the board approved the cut of 113 faculty positions from the university as part of its “restructuring process.” Nearly half the job cuts are from the College of Liberal Arts. The second highest school af...

Board of Trustees approves elimiation of up to 113 faculty positions DAYTON — As part of Wright State University’s continuing efforts to preserve its ability to offer a highly affordable, high-quality public education to the Dayton region, the Wright State Board of Trustees voted Friday to approve a plan to eliminate up to 113 excess faculty positions at the university’s Dayton Campus. The reduction in positions will occur gradually over an 18-month period and will not hinder the ability ...