Health, Education, & Human Services

Psychology professor and former SOPP Dean Leon VandeCreek to retire

Like the roses he cultivates in his backyard, Leon VandeCreek’s work at Wright State University over the past 18 years is in full bloom. Continue reading →

Wright State University, Academic Partnerships launch new online educator degree programs

Wright State University is teaming up with Academic Partnerships to make available online four of the university’s leading graduate… Continue reading →

Dr. Betty Yung Award established for psychology students

Photo of Larry James, Ph.D., dean of the School of Professional Psychology (left); and Jerry Yung, husband of the late Betty Yung, an associate professor at SOPP, display a plaque marking The Dr.Betty Yung Awards.

Students at the School of Professional Psychology who work in the prevention of family violence stand to benefit from an award established in the name of the late Betty Yung… Continue reading →

Wright State commemorates “Night of Broken Glass”

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This year’s Kristallnacht Commemoration features Holocaust survivor Robert Kahn. Continue reading →

Kinesiology and Health: Classes for the mind, body and soul

Photo of two people competing in a fencining tournament at Wright State University's Nutter Center.

After a tense week of study, Wright State University liberal arts student Tom Satterfield says there’s nothing better than immersing himself in his judo class. Continue reading →

Pumpkins to the Rescue!

Photo of a pumpkin dressed as Inspector Gadget

The Educational Resource Center celebrated autumn with its annual pumpkin decorating contest. Continue reading →

Wright State students learn to teach through partnerships with Chinese university

Dayna Foster underwent an eye-opening cultural experience when she taught at the Dalian Institute of Science and Technology in China. Continue reading →

Wright State wins $25,000 for sustainability efforts

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National Office Furniture presented a $25,000 Gift of Inspiration to Wright State to support the university’s sustainability and environmentally friendly initiatives. Continue reading →

Wright State to train African leaders

Photo of Vikram Sethi and Iyorwuese Hagher

Wright State University will host senior and up-and-coming leaders from African nations under a new agreement with an African leadership organization. Continue reading →

Wright State remembers Benjamin Schuster

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Schuster helped shape the university, particularly its arts programs, through his generous support and patronage. Continue reading →