Health and Exercise Sciences

Nurturing minds and bodies

How Wright State is shaping health professionals for today and tomorrow

Wright State’s College of Health, Education and Human Services is preparing future health professionals through accelerated nursing degrees, new programs in exercise science, and initiatives that support the community’s mental and emotional well-being. Continue reading

Nursing and Health Careers Camp at Wright State gives high school students hands-on experience

The Wright State and Premier Health Nursing and Health Careers Camp immersed 46 high school students in hands-on medical training and eye-opening experiences that sparked their passion for health care careers. Continue reading

Marty Sexton appointed dean of Wright State’s College of Health, Education and Human Services

Marty Sexton previously served as acting dean and associate dean of Wright State’s College of Health, Education and Human Services. Continue reading

Wright State professor Karen Wonders honored for pioneering work in exercise oncology

WDTN-TV named Karen Wonders, a professor in Wright State’s School of Health and Exercise Science and founder of Maple Tree Cancer Alliance, as the 2025 Remarkable Woman of Dayton. Continue reading

Wright State’s Health Professions Day offers a healthy dose of career opportunities

Wright State’s annual Health Professions Day on Feb. 17 offers high school and college students the chance to learn about academic and career paths in health care. Continue reading

Education grant connects Wright State students with Dayton Regional STEM School for instructional education partnership

Wright State elementary education students collaborate with Dayton Regional STEM School 10th graders to design science and health lessons to use in the classroom Continue reading

Active learning

Wright State’s Raider Active courses help students gain confidence and learn activities to last a lifetime

Wright State University students can register for self-defense, Tai Chi, basketball, soccer, weight training, yoga and karate and receive credits toward graduation. Continue reading

Wright State graduates and faculty well represented at Ohio Athletic Trainers’ Association Awards ceremony

Wright State University graduates and faculty recently swept the major categories in this year’s Ohio Athletic Trainers’ Association Awards ceremony. Continue reading

Wright State introduces seven new or restructured undergraduate degrees

Students can now prepare for careers in engineering technology, environmental studies, health sciences, exercise science and agriculture through seven new or restructured degrees offered at Wright State. Continue reading

Wright State University and Premier Health more closely align operations, creating a transformational partnership

Wright State University’s partnership with Premier Health prioritizes producing more clinicians, nurses and other health care providers; spurring new research opportunities; and providing patients better access to vital medical care closer to home. Continue reading