Community Service

Boonshoft School of Medicine student receives AMA Foundation Physicians of Tomorrow Award

Nicole Craker headshot

Nicole Craker is the fourth Boonshoft School of Medicine student to receive the AMA Physicians of Tomorrow Award since 2012. Continue reading

Interest of conflict

Incoming Wright State student Sierra Butler helps resolve disputes at Dayton Mediation Center
Sierra Butler in the Student Union

Incoming Wright State student Sierra Butler helps resolve disputes at the Dayton Mediation Center. She will soon pursue a bachelor’s degree in psychology. Continue reading

Perfect fit

Wright State alum Paula Cosby '12 helps jobseekers with Clothes That Work
Paula Cosby with outfits from Clothes That Work

Wright State M.P.A. graduate Paula Cosby ’12 helps jobseekers dress professionally and build confidence as executive director of Clothes That Work. Continue reading

Boonshoft School of Medicine student recognized for culturally responsive care and giving back to the community

Wright State Boonshoft School of Medicine student Jasmin Cortney Scott-Hawkins receives the Oliver Goldsmith, M.D., Scholarship for the Promotion and Advancement of Culturally Responsive Care. Continue reading

Home remedy

Wright State alum Nathaniel Stewart '13 spearheads effort to house the homeless
Nathaniel Stewart headshot

Wright State alumnus Nathaniel Stewart ’13 spearheads effort to provide housing for the homeless in Columbus. Continue reading

Boonshoft School of Medicine student runs in ultramarathon, raises money for Swaziland mobile hospital organization

Wright State Boonshoft School of Medicine student Teddy Bross ran in a 100-mile race to raise funds for The Luke Commission, a mobile hospital outreach organization based in Swaziland. Continue reading

Crocheting for a cause


Cindy Vanzant knitting

A group of Wright State staff has gone through miles of yarn to create more than 400 items for those in need. Continue reading

Wright State Master of Public Health students produce mobile health vodcasts for global show

Master of Public Health students with cellphones

Weekly live global Internet show features vodcasts about mobile health produced by Boonshoft School of Medicine Master of Public Health students. Continue reading

Clutch hit

Wright State’s William Crotty inspiration for Miracle League baseball field
William Crotty with bat at Dayton's Miracle League baseball field

Wright State motion pictures student William Crotty inspired the creation of Dayton’s Miracle League baseball field for children and young adults with disabilities. Continue reading