Health, Education, & Human Services

Wright State University honors staff and faculty for excellence

Wright State University honored recipients of the Faculty and Staff President’s Awards for Excellence on Wednesday, Sept. 25. Continue reading

2023-24 Frederick A. White Distinguished Professor of Professional Service

Mindy McNutt, associate professor of leadership studies in education and organizations

Part of the series: Faculty Awards for Excellence 2023-24

An effective servant leader, Mindy McNutt, associate professor of leadership studies in education and organizations, has actively engaged in numerous service activities at Wright State and in the community. Continue reading

2023–24 Presidential Award for Outstanding NTE Faculty: Teaching

Lynn Franck, clinical instructor of nursing

Part of the series: Faculty Awards for Excellence 2023-24

Lynn Franck, director of the nursing program at the Lake Campus, finds joy when her students understand a concept and experience a light bulb moment. Continue reading

Enrollment at Wright State climbs for third consecutive year

The number of first-time undergraduate students at Wright State University has increased by 44% over the last three years and is up 17.5% compared to fall 2023. Continue reading

From the stage to the operating room

Nursing student Justin Zielske using community theater experiences to develop new skills

Wright State senior Justin Zielske participates in community theater and studies organizational leadership to help him improve his nursing skills. Continue reading

Working for others

Wright State alumnus is empowering people with disabilities to gain independence and employment

Wright State alumnus Kaleb Matteson helps people with disabilities to gain independence and employment as a job developer at United Rehabilitation Services. Continue reading

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

Wright State received a workforce development award from the Ohio Department of Higher Education to expand its capacity to prepare students for in-demand jobs in nursing, advanced engineering, manufacturing and robotics. Continue reading

Wright State University and Premier Health – Nursing and Health Careers Camp encourages high school students to build skills and learn about health care careers

More than 40 high school students from around Ohio learned to stop a bleeding wound,  perform CPR, and other basics of a day in the life of a healthcare professional at Wright State University and Premier Health’s Nursing and Health Careers Camp.   Continue reading

Shopping spree

New Wright State alumni receive school supplies to kick off their teaching careers

More than 50 recent Wright State graduates who secured teaching positions at area schools received free classroom supplies at a special event at Crayons to Classrooms on July 30. Continue reading

Wright State faculty member Dan Noel uses unique background to inspire new leaders

Dan Noel, program director of organizational leadership at Wright State, helps students learn how to be effective, productive, caring leaders in their organizations. Continue reading