Kinesiology & Health Sciences

Wright State University Foundation awards Students First Fund grants

Ten projects selected for the fifth year of Students First funding
Posted on March 28, 2023 by Kim Patton

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

Giving back

By passing along experience, Kim Demmings ’15, ’19 helps student-athletes succeed
Posted on March 28, 2023 by Dennis Bova

Former Wright State basketball star Kim Demmings now helps current Raiders as the academic advisor in the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. Continue reading →

State grant to provide hands-on training opportunities for engineering, medical laboratory and nursing students at Wright State

Posted on March 14, 2023 by Bob Mihalek

Wright State will use a grant from the Ohio Department of Higher Education to purchase equipment to help students prepare for careers in advanced manufacturing, medical laboratory sciences, nursing and athletic training. Continue reading →

Wright State hosts health and physical education workshop

Posted on February 28, 2023 by Erica Harrah

Educators, alumni and teacher candidates shared innovations and ideas for quality health education and physical education during a workshop in the Wright State Nutter Center. Continue reading →

More than 1,150 students to graduate at Wright State’s fall commencement ceremonies

Posted on December 5, 2022 by Erica Harrah

Wright State will hold fall commencement ceremonies for graduate students on Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. and for undergraduate students on Dec. 10 at 10 a.m. in the Wright State Nutter Center. Continue reading →

Science of exercise

Posted on December 1, 2022 by Erica Harrah

Wright State athlete and physical education graduate student Abigail Halsey studies how aerobic exercise can benefit children with autism. Continue reading →

Find your path

Posted on February 24, 2022 by Kris Sproles

High school and college students explored health care programs and careers during Wright State’s 17th annual Path to Health Professions Day. Continue reading →

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

Posted on February 11, 2022 by Bob Mihalek

High school and college students can explore health care education programs and careers on President’s Day, Feb. 21, during the Path to Health Professions Day. Continue reading →

Meal plan

2017 Wright State grad William Foster prepares and delivers free meals to people affected by the coronavirus
Posted on June 3, 2020 by Jim Hannah

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
Posted on March 23, 2020 by Jim Hannah

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 →