Wright State Headlines
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Sep 17
2025 President’s Award for Excellence in Human Relations
Assistant Director Amanda Brewer is the steady hand and welcoming presence at the heart of the School of Fine and Performing Arts. Continue reading
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Sep 17
2025 President’s Award for Excellence in Leadership
Bethany DeLong, associate director for enrollment and retention in the College of Health, Education and Human Services, is a mentor, innovator and tireless advocate who has shaped the experience of countless Wright State students. Continue reading
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Sep 17
2025 President’s Award for Excellence in Service
Kathy Warden, manager of university space and special projects, is the behind-the-scenes force who ensures Wright State’s events and spaces run seamlessly. Continue reading
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Sep 17
2025 President’s Award for Outstanding Performance
Accountant Elizabeth Robbins’ dedication, resourcefulness and willingness to go above and beyond have made her indispensable to her colleagues. Continue reading
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Sep 17
2025 Outstanding Unit
With a collaborative, student-first focus, the College of Health, Education and Human Services Enrollment and Retention Team has reimagined how it engages with future students and supports them on the path to graduation. Continue reading
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Public Health
2024–25 Robert J. Kegerreis Distinguished Professor of Teaching Award
Ramzi Nahhas, professor of population and public health sciencesPart of the series: 2024–25 Faculty Awards for Excellence
Ramzi Nahhas, professor of population and public health sciences at Wright State, has a remarkable talent for turning complex statistics into tools that solve real-world health problems. Continue reading
Wright State University honors staff and faculty for excellence
Wright State will recognize select staff and faculty members for their vital contributions to the university with the 2025 President’s Awards for Excellence during a ceremony on Sept. 17. Continue reading
Wright State graduate students to support underserved Ohio communities through new mental health program
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
From Dayton to rural Ohio: Wright State’s innovative approach to health care and education
The Boonshoft School of Medicine is advancing health care access and education through its mobile street medicine program, a residency program tackling rural physician shortages, and an M.D. in Three program that lets students earn their degrees faster. Continue reading
Wright State medical students team with Premier Health, strengthen community well-being
Approximately 200 people received information and essential health services at a community health fair, organized by Wright State Boonshoft School of Medicine students and Premier Health. Continue reading
Wright State students travel to Tanzania as part of global health exchange
After participating in an online global health exchange, Wright State students traveled to Tanzania over winter break to participate in hands-on clinical experiences. Continue reading
Wright State to launch mobile street medicine project for underserved patients in Dayton
Wright State’s Boonshoft School of Medicine will collaborate with Premier Health to provide health care services to people with substance use disorders through a mobile community-based health care, or street medicine, model. Continue reading
Wright State University, Premier Health appoint experienced physician to first-ever dual leadership role
Raj Mitra to serve as both dean and chief academic officer
Raj Mitra will lead ground-breaking initiatives through a more integrated delivery of academic and clinical services at the Boonshoft School of Medicine and Premier Health. Continue reading
Wright State’s Master of Public Health program to celebrate 20th anniversary
Wright State University’s public health program will celebrate 20 years of excellence this year, starting with a kick-off event and reception on Thursday, Sept. 26. Continue reading
Wright State Boonshoft School of Medicine bolstering local public health workforce
The Boonshoft School of Medicine is collaborating with health departments in southwest Ohio to help prepare the next generation of public health leaders and skilled practitioners. Continue reading
