Health and Exercise Sciences

Wright State ranked among top undergraduate nursing programs in the Midwest

Wright State’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is ranked the ninth-best in the Midwest and second in Ohio by NursingProcess.org. Continue reading

13 Wright State faculty, staff and alumni named to Dayton Business Journal Forty Under 40 list

The honorees include Amir Zadeh, associate professor of management information systems, and Brooke Johnson Leppla, associate director of alumni and donor marketing and communication. Continue reading

Wright State Nursing Chair Ann Stalter selected to advance environmental health nursing, research and education

Ann Stalter is a member of the inaugural cohort of the Environmental Health Research Institute for Nurse and Clinician Scientists. Continue reading

New master’s program in nursing administration set for fall 2022

The revised graduate program in nursing administration is designed to help nurses become effective leaders in the health care environment. Continue reading

Wright State University Foundation awards Students First Fund grants

Eleven projects were selected for the fourth year of Students First funding

Eleven projects received Students First Fund grants ranging from $1,554 to $6,555 in funding. Continue reading

Find your path

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

James Denniston of Appalachian State appointed founding dean of Wright State’s College of Health, Education and Human Services

James Denniston is professor of psychology and former coordinator of faculty diversity recruitment and inclusion initiatives at Appalachian State University. Continue reading

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

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

Late Wright State faculty member Gail Moddeman recognized as part of Year of the Nurse Educator

Gail Moddeman was the first nurse to have a joint faculty appointment between Wright State University and Miami Valley Hospital. Continue reading

Neuroscience minded

Lake Campus nursing alumna Kayle Heckler finds inspiration in treating stroke patients

In addition to her successful nursing career, Kayle Heckler teaches the critical care nursing course at Lake Campus. Continue reading