Wright State Headlines
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Jan 17
Wright State University Foundation accepting applications for Students First Fund grants
The Students First Fund supports student success initiatives at Wright State’s Dayton and Lake campuses. Continue reading
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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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Community Service
Boonshoft School of Medicine Family Medicine student group recognized with AAFP Program of Excellence Award
The Boonshoft School of Medicine Family Medicine Interest Group was recognized for its activities in generating interest in family medicine. Continue reading
Wright State students create life-changing mobile food market
Students launch the nonprofit Dayton Mobile Market to provide fresh produce to residents of Dayton food deserts. Continue reading
Wright State’s baseball team hopes to strike out Huntington’s Disease
Nationwide, an estimated 30,000 people are battling Huntington’s Disease (HD) and one of those people fighting is Lee Smith. Continue reading
Wright State students spearhead relief effort for earthquake-ravaged Ecuador
Donations for Ecuador can be dropped off in the parking lot of Pepito’s Mexican Restaurant in Kettering on May 21 and May 22. Continue reading
Wright State’s Ellis Institute to host Community Health Fair May 19
The health fair will provide free health screenings and information about various health service agencies. Continue reading
Growing concern
Wright State volunteers help sprout The Urban Renewal Farm in East Dayton
Volunteers turned a vacant factory in a struggling East Dayton neighborhood into a green urban community garden. Continue reading
Wright State medical students leading canned food drive, April 29-May 7
Food drive will benefit The Foodbank Dayton, which distributes food to the hungry throughout Montgomery, Greene and Preble counties. Continue reading
Ladder Dayton provides kids with exposure to health care careers
Boonshoft School of Medicine, Five Rivers Family Health Center and Good Samaritan Hospital launched a mentorship program for youth who are interested in careers in health care. Continue reading
PIT crew
High school students with disabilities help polish up Wright State campus
The Partners in Transition program teach students with disabilities valuable job skills while helping Wright State maintain a healthy environment. Continue reading
Wright Vote Project off and running as presidential debate looms
The Wright Vote Project aims to educate students about the political process, harnessing the excitement on campus surrounding the presidential debate at Wright State. Continue reading
