Wright State Headlines
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Dec 14
More than 1,400 students graduate at Wright State’s 2019 fall commencement
Graduating students and their families celebrated the culmination of their education at Wright State University Dec. 14 during the 2019 fall commencement ceremony at the Wright State Nutter Center. Continue reading
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Dec 13
Wright State medical student participates in prestigious Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation program
Kyle Henneke, M.D./M.P.H. student at the Boonshoft School of Medicine, learned about treating patients with addictions at the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation. Continue reading
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Dec 13
Brian Rigling named dean of the College of Engineering and Computer Science
Brian Rigling had served as interim dean of the College of Engineering and Computer Science since July 2018. Continue reading
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Dec 12
Wright State awarded nearly $1 million in Choose Ohio First grants for computer science scholarships
The grant from the Ohio Department of Higher Education will help support student recruitment and continuation for the first two academic years. Continue reading
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Dec 12
Holiday help
The Wright State community collected hundreds of toys and other items for children in Greene County through the university’s annual Adopt a Family gift drive. Continue reading
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Kinesiology & Health
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
One-on-one
A dozen Wright State students in the adaptive physical education/recreation class partnered with United Rehabilitation Services to provide physical activity sessions for adults and children clients. Continue reading
Military models
Five Wright State Army ROTC grads honored nationally as Distinguished Military Graduates
Distinguished Military Graduates made up 50 percent of Wright State’s Army ROTC commissioning class. Continue reading
Ready to act
Volunteer high school students from Live Oaks Career Campus in Milford scream for help while injured patients lie motionless in an equipment storage facility at Calamityville. Continue reading
Wright State’s Kevin Lorson receives Chancellor’s Award for opioid prevention curriculum
Kevin Lorsonwas honored for developing the Health and Opioid Prevention Education (HOPE) curriculum, which helps schools address state requirements and be adaptable to the needs of each school district in Ohio. Continue reading
