Wright State Headlines
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Jan 15
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
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Jan 14
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
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Jan 13
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
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Jan 9
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
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Dec 20 2024
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
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Community Service
Making an impact
The Wright State golf team recently won its sixth Horizon League title and the first since 2004. The last time the Raiders held the title, their most impactful player wasn’t even born. Continue reading
Wright State Engineers Without Borders chapter begins service project in Uganda
Students from Wright State’s chapter of Engineers Without Borders spent their spring break in Uganda working on a sanitation project. Continue reading
Warm hug
Fleece blankets for sick and traumatized children were cut, tied and labeled by Wright State students and employees April 2 in the Student Union Atrium. Continue reading
Medical school to hold 14th Annual Global Health Initiative Symposium and Global Food Tasting
The May 2 event will raise funds for medical students participating in the Boonshoft School of Medicine International Education Program. Continue reading
Wright State Hospitality Services launches fundraising campaign for breast cancer research
Pepsi will donate a portion of the proceeds of every Pepsi product sold in Hospitality Services locations through May 3 to the Pink Ribbon Girls. Continue reading
Communication in the Peace Corps
Calandria Tate, who graduated from Wright State in December with a degree in communication studies, is volunteering in Senegal as a member of the Peace Corps. Continue reading
Service in El Salvador
For the past six months, Megan McKarns has lived in El Salvador, working with families and performing mission work. Continue reading
Engaging experience
Wright State’s new Agents of Change community-engagement course a hot ticket with students
The new Agents of Change course empowers students to become more active citizens, create partnerships with community groups and promote positive change. Continue reading
The big coverup
Free scarves, hats and other winter accessories were provided to Wright State students at the fourth annual Scarf Frenzy. Continue reading
Once upon a cure
Music, food, games and a puppy-kissing booth were just some of the activities at this year’s Relay For Life at Wright State University. Continue reading
