Human Services

Nurturing minds and bodies

How Wright State is shaping health professionals for today and tomorrow
Posted on August 15, 2025 by Wright State Media Team

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 →

Nursing and Health Careers Camp at Wright State gives high school students hands-on experience

Posted on July 31, 2025 by Dennis Bova

The Wright State and Premier Health Nursing and Health Careers Camp immersed 46 high school students in hands-on medical training and eye-opening experiences that sparked their passion for health care careers. Continue reading →

Wright State alumna Lucy Staugler to inspire Lake Campus grads during commencement on May 1 

Posted on April 22, 2025 by Dennis Bova

Lucy Staugler, a retired educator and guidance counselor, was invited to speak at the Lake Campus commencement ceremony after receiving the 2025 Lake Campus Outstanding Alumna Award. Continue reading →

Wright State counseling alum makes therapy fun for young clients

Posted on January 14, 2025 by Greg Scott

Zach Webber, who earned a master’s degree in counseling from Wright State, uses Geek Therapy to reach his young clients during counseling sessions. Continue reading →

Wright State study abroad trip explores disability access in Berlin

Posted on June 5, 2024 by Dennis Bova

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

Posted on May 22, 2024 by Bob Mihalek

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 →

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
Posted on February 8, 2024 by Seth Bauguess

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 →

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

Posted on April 10, 2023 by Bob Mihalek

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
Posted on March 28, 2023 by Kim Patton

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

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Andrea Elliott to give lecture at Wright State on Nov. 14

Posted on November 2, 2022 by Bob Mihalek

Andrea Elliott, a journalist and two-time winner of the Pulitzer Prize, will give a lecture on her book “Invisible Child: Poverty, Survival and Hope in an American City.” Continue reading →