Social Work & Human Services

Office of Disability Services honors graduates and scholarship recipients

The Office of Disability Services recognized graduating students, student employees and faculty and staff during its annual Scholarship and Graduation Reception. Continue reading

Social butterfly

Wright State alum Teri Dwillis '14 gives wings to young mothers in her role at Catholic Social Services

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

Wright State instructors play key role in Montgomery County drug abuse prevention contest

The winner of a Montgomery County Drug-Free Coalition poster and poetry contest will have the option of selecting a scholarship to Wright State. Continue reading

Education’s lifeguard

Program expansion, partnerships are retiring Dean Charlotte Harris' legacy

Charlotte Harris, who will retire as dean of the College of Education and Human Services at the end of the year, reflects on her career in academia. Continue reading

Students express creativity at event recognizing Mental Health Awareness Week

Students and community members expressed themselves on canvas during a Paint Your Personality event in honor of Mental Health Awareness Week. Continue reading

Wright State alum challenges perceptions of poverty

Karin VanZant leads CareSource initiative to tap into underutilized talents of Medicaid recipients

Wright State graduate Karin VanZant leads a CareSource initiative to tap into underutilized talents of Medicaid recipients. Continue reading

TEDxDayton to feature many Wright State faculty, alumni

A number of Wright State faculty and alumni will participate in the third annual TEDxDayton on Oct. 16. Continue reading

Hungarian hurricane

Wright State’s Bela Bognar honored by his native Hungary for scholarship efforts
Bela Bognar in Millett Hall

Retired social work professor Bela Bognar was honored by his native Hungary for raising scholarship money for Hungarian students. Continue reading

CLASS action

College of Liberal Arts launches Center for Liberal Arts Student Success
Wayne Stark and Becca Salay talking

The new Center for Liberal Arts Student Success (CLASS) combines advising, faculty/student relationship-building, peer mentoring and career counseling. Continue reading

Social life

Wright State’s Melanie West uses social work training in Washington, D.C., immigration internship
Melanie West in Millett Hall

Working in Washington, D.C., as an advocacy intern on immigration issues was an eye-opening experience for social work major Melanie West. Continue reading