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Wright State Police Academy trains cadets for law enforcement careers while earning college credits

Over the past 25 years, about 400 cadets have completed certification through the Wright State University-Lake Campus Police Academy and gained knowledge and training in various areas of law enforcement. Continue reading

Wright State postdoctoral researcher receives award to help transition to research faculty role

Alex Carpenter, a postdoctoral researcher in Wright State’s Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, received the prestigious grant from the National Institute of Environmental Health Science. Continue reading

Wright State counseling alum makes therapy fun for young clients

Zach Webber, who earned a master’s degree in counseling from Wright State, uses Geek Therapy to reach his young clients during counseling sessions. Continue reading

Wright State President Sue Edwards explores furthering student exchange opportunities during visit to Japan

Wright State University President Sue Edwards visited several of Wright State’s institutional partners in Japan to discuss opportunities to expand exchange opportunities for students. Continue reading

Perseverance paying off for Wright State economics student

After enrolling in Wright State for the third time, economics major Michael Santana is thriving in the classroom and as a campus leader. Continue reading

Nichole Rustad named associate vice president for university communications and marketing at Wright State

Nichole Rustad is responsible for providing vision, strategy and oversight for all communications and marketing functions at Wright State. Continue reading

Wright State to launch mobile street medicine project for underserved patients in Dayton

Wright State’s Boonshoft School of Medicine will collaborate with Premier Health to provide health care services to people with substance use disorders through a mobile community-based health care, or street medicine, model. Continue reading

Top 10 Wright State Newsroom videos of 2024

The Wright State Newsroom shared once-in-a-lifetime moments with students, faculty and staff while making joyful connections with alumni during 2024. Continue reading

2025 Alumni Achievement Awards celebrate distinguished Wright State community members

The Wright State University Alumni Association recognized the accomplishments of Wright State alumni and friends with its 2025 Alumni Achievement Awards. Continue reading

Wright State alum partners with alma mater to brew a Raider-branded beer

Fans can now enjoy Wright State University-branded beer while cheering on the Raiders. Continue reading