Professional Psychology

Path to Health Professions Day to introduce students to health care careers

Premier Health executive, Miami Valley Hospital chief medical officer and Wright State Boonshoft School of Medicine alum to give keynote address

High school and college students can explore health care programs and careers on President’s Day during Wright State’s annual Path to Health Professions Day. Continue reading

A fellowship to help the underserved

Artesia Dunbar, a clinical psychology doctoral student at Wright State, will train to work with marginalized groups through the American Psychological Association’s Interdisciplinary Minority Fellowship Program. Continue reading

Wright State University Foundation awards Students First Fund grants

Ten projects selected for the fifth year of Students First funding

The 10 projects that will receive Students First Fund grants will have far-reaching impacts on the Dayton and Lake campuses. Continue reading

Wright State honors researchers at inaugural Excellence in Grantsmanship awards

The Excellence in Grantsmanship awards celebrate Wright State faculty who have been awarded more than $1 million in funding over the past five years. Continue reading

Wright State staff and faculty honored for excellence

Wright State University has recognized select staff and faculty members for their vital contributions to the university with Awards for Excellence. Continue reading

2021–2022 Presidential Award for Faculty Excellence: Early Career Achievement

Susan George

Part of the series: Faculty Awards for Excellence 2021–2022

Susan George, assistant professor in the School of Professional Psychology, has played a key role to expand access for students and community members to the Psychological Assessment Services Clinic. Continue reading

2021–2022 Presidential Award for Faculty Excellence: Community Engagement

Jeff Cigrang

Part of the series: Faculty Awards for Excellence 2021–2022

Jeff Cigrang, Ph.D., professor and director of clinical training in the School of Professional Psychology, has had an immensely positive impact on Montgomery County and other local communities. Continue reading

New handbook provides research-based training for mental health practitioners working with consensual non-monogamy community

“The Handbook of Consensual Non-Monogamy Affirming Mental Health Practice” is co-edited by Michelle Vaughan, associate professor in the School of Professional Psychology. Continue reading

Wright State School of Professional Psychology celebrates 2022 commencement

The School of Professional Psychology celebrated the graduation of 20 students at its 2022 commencement ceremony on July 15. Continue reading

School of Professional Psychology faculty member discusses couple and family therapy for substance use disorders

Jeremiah Schumm, Ph.D., professor in Wright State University’s School of Professional Psychology, discussed his recent article in the Journal of Marital and Family Therapy that reviewed the last decade of the evidence base for couple and family-based interventions for substance … Continue reading