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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

Independent staff and submitted information CELINA — Wright State University-Lake Campus will bolster its training programs in business and advanced manufacturing through a new Workforce Development Center. Lake Campus plans to expand its existing Business Enterprise Center into the Workforce Development Center, adding about 10,000 square feet of space to the campus. The larger Workforce Development Center will allow Lake Campus to expand its advanced manufacturing and robotics programs a...

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...

WSU president to recommend layoff of 113 faculty members By London Bishop - lbishop@aimmediamidwest.com FAIRBORN — Wright State University President Sue Edwards is expected to recommend layoffs of more than 100 faculty members, according to a letter she wrote to the Board of Trustees. The letter, dated Feb. 15, recommends that the board eliminate 113 faculty positions and approve the formal retrenchment of the same. The university cited declining enrollment and financial hardships exacerbated...

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 ...