Social Work & Human Services

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 →

A need to help others

Wright State graduate student Anthony Windsor was named an Ohio Social Work Student of the Year
Posted on December 6, 2022 by Bob Mihalek

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 →

Community mediator

Posted on November 17, 2022 by Erica Harrah

Wright State alumna Raven Cruz Loaiza leads the Mediation Response Unit for the City of Dayton. 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 →

Full circle

Brittney Whiteside goes from athlete to athletics advocate
Posted on September 30, 2022 by Wright State Media Team

A former player on the Wright State women’s basketball team, Brittney Whiteside is now an athletic administrator and serves as a Wright State trustee with a focus on sports and students. Continue reading →

Health care recruiters on hand at September Employer Speaker Series

Posted on September 7, 2022 by Erica Harrah

The Employer Speaker Series will feature both speakers and recruiters from Dayton Children’s Hospital, Kettering Health and Premier Health. Continue reading →

Wright State shines in U.S. News graduate school rankings

Posted on March 30, 2022 by Dennis Bova

U.S. News & World Report recognized Wright State’s graduate programs in medicine, engineering, computer science, public health, biology, psychology, social work, public administration and business. Continue reading →

Find your path

Posted on February 24, 2022 by Kris Sproles

High school and college students explored health care programs and careers during Wright State’s 17th annual Path to Health Professions Day. Continue reading →

James Denniston of Appalachian State appointed founding dean of Wright State’s College of Health, Education and Human Services

Posted on February 18, 2022 by Bob Mihalek

James Denniston is professor of psychology and former coordinator of faculty diversity recruitment and inclusion initiatives at Appalachian State University. Continue reading →

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

Posted on February 11, 2022 by Bob Mihalek

High school and college students can explore health care education programs and careers on President’s Day, Feb. 21, during the Path to Health Professions Day. Continue reading →