Health and Exercise Sciences

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

Home sweet health

Wright State nursing student studying to create her “American dream” in health care

Wright State nursing student Rosa Aguilar wants to provide care in the Hispanic community within the greater Dayton area. Continue reading

Health care collaboration event on Nov. 4 expected to draw students, faculty from Wright State

Students and faculty members from health and related fields will work together during an exercise aimed at building interdisciplinary awareness and skills. Continue reading

U.S. Army names Wright State a Center of Excellence for Nursing

The designation makes the Wright State College of Nursing and Health a preferred destination for ROTC cadets who want to work as nurses. Continue reading

Wright State nursing students to lead Oct. 24 employee health fair

Flu shots, lifestyle screenings, benefits information and chair massages will be available for employees as part of a health fair led by students in the College of Nursing and Health. Continue reading

Disaster training

Wright State University nursing students scream for help while injured patients lie motionless in an abandoned cement facility at Calamityville. Continue reading

Paddle boarding for a cause

Peter Savard, a doctoral nursing student, paddle boarded down the Susquehanna River to raise awareness for clean water for people in need. Continue reading

Wright Leader Academy to kick off with new cohort of emerging university leaders

The Wright Leader Academy is designed to help faculty and administrators grow their leadership skills, enhance their internal networks and advance the mission, vision and values of Wright State. Continue reading

Wright State professor Sherry Farra selected for prestigious award from American Association of Colleges of Nursing

The award recognizes faculty members who systematically investigates questions related to student learning and the conditions under which it occurs to improve outcomes. Continue reading

Paul Carney selected to oversee enrollment management at Wright State on interim basis

Paul Carney, a highly experienced specialist in enrollment management, has been selected to oversee enrollment management at Wright State University on an interim basis. Continue reading