Public Health

Wright State to launch mobile street medicine project for underserved patients in Dayton

Posted on December 20, 2024 by Bob Mihalek

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
Posted on December 3, 2024 by Wright State Media Team

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

Posted on September 18, 2024 by Bob Mihalek

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

Posted on September 6, 2024 by Bob Mihalek

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 →

Wright State’s Boonshoft School of Medicine participating in statewide mental health study

Posted on August 12, 2024 by Dennis Bova

Faculty members in Wright State’s Boonshoft School of Medicine are participating in a statewide initiative to understand the risk factors that trigger mental health problems and how to prevent and treat those illnesses. Continue reading →

Wright State Libraries honor graduating students as 2024 Top Scholars

Posted on May 22, 2024 by Bob Mihalek

Seven Top Scholars were awarded a book in their subject area that is now a permanent part of the Wright State University Libraries’ collection. Continue reading →

More than 900 students to graduate at Wright State’s fall commencement ceremonies

Posted on December 11, 2023 by Seth Bauguess

Wright State University will hold commencement ceremonies in the Nutter Center on Dec. 15 at 7 p.m. for graduate students and Dec. 16 at 10 a.m. for undergraduate students. Continue reading →

Wright State University staff and faculty honored for excellence

Posted on September 22, 2023 by Bob Mihalek

Wright State University has recognized select staff and faculty members for their vital contributions to the university with Awards for Excellence. Continue reading →

2022–2023 Presidential Award for Faculty Excellence: Community Engagement

Sara Paton
Posted on September 22, 2023 by Erica Harrah

Part of the series: Faculty Awards for Excellence 2022–2023

Sara Paton, associate professor of epidemiology and director of the Master of Public Health Program, has firmly rooted her teaching and scholarship in community-mindedness and engagement. Continue reading →

Wright State honors researchers at inaugural Excellence in Grantsmanship awards

Posted on December 9, 2022 by Erica Harrah

The Excellence in Grantsmanship awards celebrate Wright State faculty who have been awarded more than $1 million in funding over the past five years. Continue reading →