Human Services

Wright State research in Sierra Leone focused on translation, stressors

Posted on October 18, 2017 by Micah Karr

John Conteh, assistant professor in the Department of Human Services, conducted research how to translate a World Health Organization questionnaire into Krio. Continue reading →

Flying Fishes

Wright State super alums establish legacy scholarship in the name of their sister
Posted on September 15, 2017 by Jim Hannah

The four Fish sisters were highly involved in campus life as Wright State students in the 1970s. Continue reading →

Career finder

Posted on March 28, 2017 by Kris Sproles

Wright State graduate Jeremy Nelson helps adults with disabilities find community employment. Continue reading →

Social butterfly

Wright State alum Teri Dwillis '14 gives wings to young mothers in her role at Catholic Social Services
Posted on March 28, 2016 by Jim Hannah

Wright State alum Teri Dwillis ’14 gives wings to young mothers in her role at Catholic Social Services. Continue reading →

French lesson

Wright State’s Carine Verlin spins life’s challenges into gold
Posted on May 18, 2015 by Jim Hannah
Carline Verlin in Wright State’s Friendship Food Pantry

Carine Verlin grew up in France and later weathered significant challenges. Today, the 43-year-old is a graduate student at Wright State with a psychology degree and is steaming toward a double master’s degree. Continue reading →

Breaking the code

Senior Mallory Holler learns Morse code for communication and independence
Posted on September 2, 2014 by Reilly Dixon
Mallory Holler with her service dog Sparrow

Mallory Holler, a senior rehabilitations services major at Wright State, uses Morse code to help her communication and gain more independence. Continue reading →