Social Work & Human Services

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

Wright State study abroad trip explores disability access in Berlin

A group of Wright State students, including four who identify as being disabled, participated in a study abroad trip to Berlin, where they assessed the city’s accessibility standards. Continue reading

Wright State Libraries honor graduating students as 2024 Top Scholars

Seven Top Scholars were awarded a book in their subject area that is now a permanent part of the Wright State University Libraries’ collection. Continue reading

Wright State nursing, social work students experience challenges of poverty in simulation

Nursing and social work students played roles to help them better understand the challenges their future patients or clients may experience during the Community Action Poverty Simulation. Continue reading

Wright State University Foundation awards Students First Fund grants

The nine projects that received Students First funding will have far-reaching impacts on the Dayton and Lake Campuses. Continue reading

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

Premier Health executive, Miami Valley Hospital chief medical officer and Wright State Boonshoft School of Medicine alum to give keynote address

High school and college students can explore health care programs and careers on President’s Day during Wright State’s annual Path to Health Professions Day. Continue reading

Wright State social work graduate named Ohio Caseworker of the Year

Haleigh Young, a 2021 Wright State social work graduate, works with teenagers as an independent-living caseworker with Clark County Job and Family Services. Continue reading

Mental Health Task Force aims to create culture of well-being at Wright State

A presidential task force is working to create a culture of well-being and care at Wright State and raise awareness of resources available to help students, faculty and staff prioritize their mental health. Continue reading

Wright State University Foundation awards Students First Fund grants

Ten projects selected for the fifth year of Students First funding

The 10 projects that will receive Students First Fund grants will have far-reaching impacts on the Dayton and Lake campuses. Continue reading

A need to help others

Wright State graduate student Anthony Windsor was named an Ohio Social Work Student of the Year

Anthony Windsor decided to pursue a career in social work to honor his friends and fellow veterans who have died while also helping other veterans who are struggling. Continue reading