Alumni

Thirsting for life

Ghanaian international student dives into electrochemistry to help clean the drinking water of his home

Posted on August 6, 2026 by Dennis Bova

Inspired by challenges at home, a Wright State researcher is working to make drinking water safer around the world. Continue reading →

Fresh spaces, bold ideas: What’s new at Wright State

Posted on August 5, 2026 by Bob Mihalek

Wright State is enhancing the campus experience with reimagined gathering spaces, expanded student opportunities and new initiatives that support student success and military-connected learners. Continue reading →

Community driven

For Josh Stucky ’89, community is at the heart of everything

Posted on August 5, 2026 by Kim Patton

Educator. Business owner. Community advocate. Philanthropist. Wright State alum Josh Stucky wears many hats. Continue reading →

Growing up Raiders

For the Bambakidis family, Wright State was a home away from home

Posted on August 5, 2026 by Wright State Media Team

A Wright State family legacy spans three generations, shaped by basketball games, lecture halls and lifelong campus connections. Continue reading →

‘Only in New York,’ born at Wright State

The musical was written by an alum, performed by the students who inspired it

Posted on August 4, 2026 by Kim Patton

Go inside “Only in New York,” the musical a Wright State alum created for Wright State students. Continue reading →

Portrait of perseverance

From a quiet first-year to student advocate, Mylie Green finds her voice

Posted on August 4, 2026 by Kim Patton

A person sitting at a table, wearing a sweatshirt with "WRIGHT STATE" across the front.

After nearly leaving Wright State in her first semester, elementary education major Mylie Green found her voice as a campus leader and advocate for students with disabilities. Continue reading →

SMART paths forward

For these students, a SMART scholarship is more than funding — it’s a pathway to a new future

Posted on August 4, 2026 by Michael Dunekacke

From robotics to wildfire prediction, Wright State’s SMART scholars are building high-impact careers in defense and research. Continue reading →

Designing dreams

Oscar-winning production designer Hannah Beachler ’05 reflects on her Wright State education and her flourishing film career

Posted on August 3, 2026 by Kim Patton

Oscar-winning designer’s journey from Wright State student to Hollywood trailblazer is a story of resilience and reinvention. Continue reading →

Students find jobs, co-ops and confidence at Lake Campus Career Hub

Posted on August 3, 2026 by Wright State Media Team

The Lake Campus Career Hub is a one-stop resource for career exploration, job shadowing, professional document review, interview practice, internship searches and major advising. Continue reading →

From a homeless shelter to a healthcare lifeline

At Wright State, Jean de Dieu Mukunzi developed the blueprint for a nonprofit now helping immigrants and refugees access healthcare

Posted on July 31, 2026 by Bob Mihalek

Wright State alum Jean de Dieu Mukunzi turned his master’s thesis into a nonprofit now helping thousands of immigrants access healthcare and other critical services. Continue reading →