Wright State Headlines
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Jan 16
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
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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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Community Service
Medical student to receive Excellence in Public Health Award
The U.S. Public Health Service will recognize Nicholaus J. Christian for his involvement in public health issues in his community. Continue reading
Wright State’s LGBTQA affairs director joins Dayton Human Relations Council
Serving on the Dayton Human Relations Council will help Petey Peterson extend their work with the LGBTQA community of Dayton. Continue reading
Engineering for a cause
Sam Salchak ’17 uses his engineering degree from Wright State to design a life-sustaining washing machine for a hospital in Malawi, Africa. Continue reading
M.D./Ph.D. student studies neurosurgery in Uganda
Phil Walker II, a first-year medical student in the Boonshoft School of Medicine, spent his spring break in March studying neurosurgery with a team from Duke University. Continue reading
Medical students volunteer internationally through scholarship
B. Laurel Elder Memorial Scholarship helps many Boonshoft School of Medicine students travel to foreign countries to volunteer in underserved areas. Continue reading
Stress relief
More than a dozen furry guests visited Wright State University’s Dunbar Library April 25 for Fuzz Therapy. Continue reading
Student-athletes hosts Olympians
Two dozen athletes from Special Olympics of Greater Dayton took part in an indoor field day to help celebrate National Student Athlete Day on April 14. Continue reading
Student leaders recognized at Wright State award reception
Whether it’s by collecting scientific data, learning another language or contributing to the community, students impact the university and the community through their dedication to succeed. Continue reading
Summer trip to Jamaica will provide health care to poor
Many medical students on the trip are involved with the Global Health Initiative at the Boonshoft School of Medicine. Continue reading
Wright State’s Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity honored by Greene County
The Alpha Sigma Phi chapter was honored for its efforts to raise awareness of and combat sexual assault on and off campus. Continue reading
