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Wright State’s Industrial and Human Factors Engineering program named one of top online graduate programs by U.S. News

Wright State’s Master of Science in Industrial and Human Factors Engineering program is ranked second in Ohio and 34th nationally among online graduate engineering programs. Continue reading

Wright State hosts fair to help students find opportunities to get involved on campus

Hundreds of Wright State University students learned about opportunities to participate in various clubs and student groups at the 2025 Spring Involvement Fair. Continue reading

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

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 student exchange programs. 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