Wright State Headlines
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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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Dec 19 2024
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
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Dec 18 2024
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
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Dec 17 2024
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
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Military & Veterans
Flight Deck
Air Force veteran using Wright State as launching pad for future in flight and disaster nursing
It was dangerous. It was exciting. It was rewarding—swooping down from the sky in the battle zones of Iraq and Afghanistan to save wounded warriors. Continue reading
Wright State Boonshoft School of Medicine surgery resident receives professionalism award
Justin Fox, chief resident in general surgery at the Boonshoft School of Medicine, received the Award for Professionalism in General Surgery from the American College of Surgeons.
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Wright State selected as a top military-friendly school by Military Advanced Education for fifth consecutive year
Military Advanced Education (MAE) has awarded Wright State University the designation of a Top Military-Friendly University in its 2014 Guide… Continue reading
Congressman Mike Turner tours Calamityville
Congressman Mike Turner got an up-close look at Wright State University’s National Center for Medical Readiness at Calamityville, a 52-acre austere training environment. Continue reading
Psychologist Larry James details mental health response to terrorist attack on Pentagon
Psychologist Larry James discussed his experience providing mental health services following the 9/11 terrorist attack on the Pentagon at a special disaster symposium at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Continue reading
A rough ride: Larry James details his return from military duty in Iraq
Decorated soldier and renowned psychologist Larry James shared with Wright State military veterans and students a powerful, gripping account of his return from duty in Iraq… Continue reading
Political Action
For state lawmaker, path to Wright State degree went through the White House
His college career was interrupted repeatedly by some powerful forces—the Air Force, presidential candidate Mitt Romney, the U.S. Department of Interior, and even the White House… Continue reading
Baywatch: Cuba part of journey for ROTC student
Guantanamo Bay. Terror suspects. Top Secret clearance. This was recently a way of life for Aaron Jenkins, a junior ROTC student… Continue reading
Wright State to celebrate Veterans Day on Nov. 12 with full slate of presentations, activities
Insights from decorated soldier and renowned psychologist Larry James, secrets of transitioning from soldiering to college to careers, and even a tug of war… Continue reading
New center helps Wright State earn spot on military friendly list
Wright State’s status as a military-friendly university continues to be affirmed by both internal actions and outside observers. Continue reading
