Social Work

Coat collectors

Wright State University social work majors are collecting winter coats for students at Fairborn Primary School. Continue reading

Tower power

Social work major Rebekah Wyse calls study abroad trip to France experience of a lifetime

Rebekah Wyse decided to major in social work at Wright State so she could help others. Continue reading

Prevent defense

Tylar O’Neal-White heads up Wright State’s Power Based Violence Program

Tylar O’Neal-White provides support and resources for students who experience power-based violence. Continue reading

A family committed to Wright State

From Mom Pamela to her kids David, Anna and Andy, the Baugham family has deep roots at Wright State. Continue reading

Friend in need

Wright State percussion student Tyler Ohlemacher honored with a donation from grateful alum Jacob Huff

Wright State University students Jacob Huff and Tyler Ohlemacher built a deep and lasting friendship. Continue reading

Special care

Wright State researchers use gaming app to study burnout among caregivers of dementia patients

The study, led by Wright State computer science and social work researchers, uses word games, apps and skin sensors. Continue reading

Wright State course gives students from Switzerland up-close look at U.S. social work system

A comparative exchange course involves Swiss students coming to Wright State one year and Wright State students traveling to Switzerland the next. Continue reading

Social nature

Wright State graduate student Eric North hopes to be social worker at hospital where he was treated for leukemia

Eric North feels like he can make the biggest difference by working as a social worker at Dayton Children’s Hospital. Continue reading

Ann Weisgarber named Wright State Alumna of the Year

Ann Weisgarber, who graduated from Wright State in 1976, is the author of “The Personal History of Rachel DuPree” and “The Promise.” Continue reading