Wright State Headlines
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Sep 11
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
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Sep 8
Wright State’s Lake Campus hosts lawn party for students and community-involvement
The seventh annual Laker Lawn Party highlighted the beginning of fall semester at Wright State University’s Lake Campus. Continue reading
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Sep 5
Pioneering Wright State nursing graduate promotes cancer screenings among students
Mariah Jansing is the first student to complete Wright State’s newly accredited Doctor of Nursing Practice program in the School of Nursing. Continue reading
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Sep 5
Wright State University Foundation welcomes three new trustees
Alumnus Jim Odenweller, graduate student Iwona F. Goodrich and public health student Eimaan Virani were appointed to the Wright State University Foundation Board of Trustees. Continue reading
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Sep 3
Jason Massengill named to joint role supporting military and veterans affairs at Wright State’s Boonshoft School of Medicine and Premier Health
Jason Massengill, M.D., was appointed associate dean for military and veterans affairs and assistant designated institutional official at the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine and system liaison for military and veterans affairs at Premier Health. Continue reading
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Military & Veterans
Air Force pararescuemen to train at Calamityville
Air Force pararescue jumpers, who recover and treat victims of combat and disasters, will descend upon Calamityville to train and help demonstrate new military technology. Continue reading
All in the translation
Longtime interpreter for U.S. troops in Afghanistan makes his way to Wright State
After risking his life as an interpreter for U.S. military forces in Afghanistan, Zia Anwari is now studying at Wright State University. Continue reading
It’s full speed ahead for WSRI and the region in developing unmanned aerial systems
Defense Forum examines future of unmanned aerial systems and aerospace industries in the the Dayton region. Continue reading
Ohio college offers intense flight nurse training
Excerpt A southwest Ohio university is offering intensive training for nursing in flight and in disasters. Wright State University’s program is sanctioned by the U.S. Air Force surgeon general, so students from the nearby Air Force Institute of Technology have … Continue reading
Wright State’s National Center for Medical Readiness receives donated equipment from LION
Wright State’s National Center for Medical Readiness at Calamityville received a donation of personal protective clothing and urban search and rescue training equipment from LION. Continue reading
Flight Deck
Air Force veteran using Wright State as launching pad for future in flight and disaster nursing
It was dangerous. It was exciting. It was rewarding—swooping down from the sky in the battle zones of Iraq and Afghanistan to save wounded warriors. Continue reading
Wright State Boonshoft School of Medicine surgery resident receives professionalism award
Justin Fox, chief resident in general surgery at the Boonshoft School of Medicine, received the Award for Professionalism in General Surgery from the American College of Surgeons.
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Wright State selected as a top military-friendly school by Military Advanced Education for fifth consecutive year
Military Advanced Education (MAE) has awarded Wright State University the designation of a Top Military-Friendly University in its 2014 Guide… Continue reading
Congressman Mike Turner tours Calamityville
Congressman Mike Turner got an up-close look at Wright State University’s National Center for Medical Readiness at Calamityville, a 52-acre austere training environment. Continue reading
Psychologist Larry James details mental health response to terrorist attack on Pentagon
Psychologist Larry James discussed his experience providing mental health services following the 9/11 terrorist attack on the Pentagon at a special disaster symposium at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Continue reading
