Social Work

Finding the Wright Path

Monica Sewell spent years believing a restaurant manager’s job was her career ceiling. Then she discovered the Wright Path Program and earned her degree.
Posted on October 23, 2026 by Michael Dunekacke

After returning to college at 46, Monica Sewell found a clear roadmap to her degrees through Wright State’s Wright Path Program — and now she’s helping other transfer students find their way. Continue reading →

Wright State, Premier Health camp teaches high school students about healthcare careers

Posted on June 22, 2026 by Kris Sproles

High school students from around the country learned lifesaving skills and explored careers in healthcare during Wright State University and Premier Health’s Nursing and Health Careers Camp. Continue reading →

Wright State graduate students to support underserved Ohio communities through new mental health program

Posted on September 11, 2025 by Kevin Tucker

Wright State has launched a new federally funded initiative to expand the region’s behavioral health workforce, giving social work and counseling students the tools to meet the rising demand for mental health services in underserved communities. Continue reading →

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 →

Working for others

Wright State alumnus is empowering people with disabilities to gain independence and employment
Posted on August 15, 2024 by Kris Sproles

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 nursing, social work students experience challenges of poverty in simulation

Posted on May 3, 2024 by Dennis Bova

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

Posted on April 18, 2024 by Kim Patton

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
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 →

Wright State social work graduate named Ohio Caseworker of the Year

Posted on October 23, 2023 by Dennis Bova

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 →