Wright State Headlines
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Dec 4
Wright State University Foundation accepting applications for Students First Fund grants
All Wright State students, faculty and staff with a creative concept to promote student success are welcome to apply for a Students First Fund grant. Continue reading
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Dec 4
Human interest
Neal Duiker, a 2003 political science graduate of Wright State, works with the homeless, manages Air Force contracts, is an Iraq war veteran and former AmeriCorps VISTA employee. Continue reading
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Dec 3
Annual Doc Night will showcase new films by Wright State students
Scheduled for Dec. 4 and 10 on Twitch, Doc Night will feature 17 short documentaries produced by juniors in the Motion Pictures Program. Continue reading
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Dec 3
Arriving on the scene
The documentary “The Power of Movement,” produced by Wright State economics alums Rajesh D. and Sarah E. Felix, was released in November. Continue reading
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Dec 2
Body work
Wright State nursing students use augmented reality to better assess patients with virtual hearts, lungs and other internal body parts coming to life to enhance the learning experience. Continue reading
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Kinesiology & Health
Meal plan
2017 Wright State grad William Foster prepares and delivers free meals to people affected by the coronavirus
William Foster, who earned a bachelor’s degree in sports science from Wright State, has provided more than 2,000 meals to people in need. Continue reading
Fitness force
Kara Donbrock takes the lead on offering virtual workouts from Campus Recreation
Kara Donbrock and others in Wright State’s Campus Recreation are posting workout videos that students, faculty and staff can do from home during the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading
New health college on the horizon for Wright State University
Wright State will formally announce plans for a new health college at a Kick-Off Celebration Wednesday, Feb. 12, from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Student Union Endeavour Room. Continue reading
High School and college students can explore health careers at Wright State Feb. 17
High school and college students can learn more about a variety of health-related careers during Path to Health Professions Day on Feb. 17 at Wright State. Continue reading
More than 2,000 to graduate at Wright State’s spring commencement ceremony
Wright State University’s 2019 spring commencement ceremony takes place Saturday, May 4, at 10 a.m. in the Wright State Nutter Center. Continue reading
Wright State Libraries honor 7 graduating seniors as Top Scholars
The Top Scholars are awarded a book in their subject area that becomes a permanent part of the University Libraries’ collection. Continue reading
Health department
Wright State senior Katelyn Howard uses her education in sports science to help cancer patients
Katelyn Howard, a senior sports science major at Wright State, helps cancer patients with their physical therapy as part of her job at Maple Tree Cancer Alliance. Continue reading
Second nature
Wright State grad Miranda Martin puts her athletic training skills to good use in treating an injured football player
As the football player lay on the field with a possible spinal cord injury, the words of athletic trainer Miranda Martin’s instructor kept ringing in her ears. Continue reading
Wright State professor Kevin Lorson honored with top state award for contributions to health education
Kevin Lorson, director of the Physical Education Licensure Program, was recognized for his role in getting a health education standards bill introduced in the Ohio Senate. Continue reading
Getting physical
Wright State professor Karen Wonders spreads gospel of exercise for cancer patients
Karen Wonders, director of the Wright State Sports Science Program, founded the Maple Tree Cancer Alliance, which provides exercise, nutritional guidance and fellowship to people battling cancer. Continue reading
