Nursing

Wright State University Foundation welcomes four new trustees

New trustees bring decades of experience in education, healthcare, finance and accounting to the foundation’s Board of Trustees.

The Wright State University Foundation has appointed four new trustees to its Board of Trustees, adding leaders with strong ties to the university. Continue reading →

Fresh spaces, bold ideas: What’s new at Wright State

Wright State is enhancing the campus experience with reimagined gathering spaces, expanded student opportunities and new initiatives that support student success and military-connected learners. Continue reading →

Wright State University and Premier Health Nursing Academy expands affordable pathway to nursing careers amid growing demand

The program provides tuition assistance, paid employment and hands-on experience while addressing the need for healthcare workers
Three nursing students work on a mannequin in a hospital bed in a classroom setting.

Financial support, paid clinical experience and a direct connection to Premier Health are helping Wright State nursing students graduate with less debt while building a stronger local healthcare workforce. Continue reading →

Wright State University Foundation funds 11 projects to enhance student success

Students First Fund grants will support projects ranging from peer mentoring to campus engagement and career readiness

The Wright State University Foundation awarded $75,000 in Students First Fund grants to support innovative ideas from faculty, staff and students at the Dayton and Lake campuses. Continue reading →

Wright State, Premier Health camp teaches high school students about healthcare careers

High school students from around the country learned lifesaving skills and explored careers in healthcare during Wright State University and Premier Health’s Nursing and Health Careers Camp. Continue reading →

Wright State to expand nursing facilities to meet workforce needs and prepare more graduates for in-demand careers

$6 million investment will give more nursing students expanded training opportunities in modern facilities

Wright State University will invest $6 million to expand and modernize its nursing facilities on the Dayton Campus, nearly doubling enrollment to more than 700 students to enhance training capacity and help meet regional workforce needs. Continue reading →

Wright State recognizes Nursing Professor Kim Ringo for advancing international student success

Wright State nursing professor and alumna Kim Ringo received the 2025 International Education Award for her leadership and mentorship in supporting international nursing students. Continue reading →

Four Wright State nursing programs receive accreditations, including new doctorate degree

Wright State University’s School of Nursing has reinforced its reputation as a premier nursing education destination by securing renewed — and in one case, new — accreditations across its comprehensive program offerings. Continue reading →

Pioneering Wright State nursing graduate promotes cancer screenings among students

Mariah Jansing is the first student to complete Wright State’s newly accredited Doctor of Nursing Practice program in the School of Nursing. Continue reading →

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 →