Health, Education, & Human Services

Wright State professor Kevin Lorson honored with top state award for contributions to health education

Posted on December 3, 2018 by Jim Hannah

Kevin Lorson, director of the Physical Education Licensure Program, was recognized for his role in getting a health education standards bill introduced in the Ohio Senate. Continue reading →

Collaboration with National Science Teachers Association benefits Wright State teacher candidates

Posted on November 30, 2018 by Micah Karr

Partnership with the National Science Teachers Association provides Wright State education majors with a world of science information. Continue reading →

Psychological moment

Wright State graduate student Gillian LaRue serving national leadership position in The Association of Black Psychologists’ Student Circle
Posted on November 13, 2018 by Jim Hannah

Gillian LaRue is pursuing a PsyD. at the Wright State School of Professional Psychology and hopes to work with patients at a state mental hospital after graduating. Continue reading →

Mid-term mindfulness

Dayton Regional STEM School students of Wright State alum James Smith in national spotlight with elections project
Posted on November 1, 2018 by Jim Hannah

Wright State alumnus James Smith worked with his students at the Dayton Regional STEM School to create an online nonpartisan election guide. Continue reading →

Getting physical

Wright State professor Karen Wonders spreads gospel of exercise for cancer patients
Posted on October 29, 2018 by Jim Hannah

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
Posted on October 29, 2018 by Nicole L. Craw

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

Wright State social work professor wins best empirical article in social work journal

Posted on October 26, 2018 by Micah Karr

James Carter, associate professor of social work, was honored by the Journal of Social Work and Education for his research paper on student debt. Continue reading →

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

Posted on October 26, 2018 by Jim Hannah

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

Posted on October 23, 2018 by Jim Hannah

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

Posted on October 17, 2018 by Jim Hannah

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 →