People of Wright State

Drawing attention

Everyday objects, plants and animals spark Wright State fine arts alum Andrew Dailey’s unique graphite drawings
Posted on February 9, 2024 by Bob Mihalek

From giant tortoises to elephants to pigs stacked atop one another, creating original graphite drawings on gallery walls has become a feature of many of Andrew Dailey’s exhibitions. Continue reading →

World traveler

Wright State graduate student adding MIS degree to international resume
Posted on February 5, 2024 by Kevin Tucker

Wright State’s Master of Information Systems provides veteran Brandon Hubley the flexibility to see the world while pursuing a degree. Continue reading →

Helping those in need

Wright State MPA student makes an impact in the community in Dayton and Burundi
Posted on February 2, 2024 by Dennis Bova

Angela Bingaya, a Master of Public Administration student at Wright State, helps people in need in Burundi and Dayton through her family’s nonprofit organization. Continue reading →

Champion for commuters

Posted on January 22, 2024 by Micah Karr

Wright State photography major Selvin Bacon-Velasquez advocates for commuter students through the Commuter Student Association and the Student Government. Continue reading →

A love for literacy

Teacher and Wright State graduate Laura Simons instills a love of reading in her students
Posted on January 16, 2024 by Bob Mihalek

The Association of Literacy Educators and Researchers honored Laura Simons for the thesis she produced as a graduate student in the Master of Education in Literacy Program at Wright State. Continue reading →

Finding a sense of purpose

Kaycie Bolin soared to new heights as a nontraditional student at Wright State
Posted on January 12, 2024 by Kevin Tucker

2023 alumna Kaycie Bolin found a sense of purpose and fulfillment while studying French and English at Wright State. Continue reading →

Passion patrol

State trooper pursues an MPA at Wright State while drumming up help for others battling trauma
Posted on January 8, 2024 by Dennis Bova

Joseph Weeks, a sergeant with the Ohio State Highway Patrol, is using lessons learned in Wright State’s Master of Public Administration program to help others working to overcome trauma. Continue reading →

A walk to remember

Wright State graduate student’s persistence is paying off for himself and Dayton students
Posted on December 4, 2023 by Dennis Bova

Carl Foster, a graduate educational leadership student, is set to graduate from Wright State after years of hard work. Continue reading →

Thinking globally, working locally

Wright State international studies graduate helps those in need locally
Posted on November 27, 2023 by Dennis Bova

Wright State graduate Adama Diakhate helps the underserved and works to revitalize neighborhoods as a community engagement specialist for the City of Dayton. Continue reading →

Slamming diabetes

Posted on November 20, 2023 by Kris Sproles

The Wright State women’s basketball program has partnered with SLAMT1D to broaden awareness of Type 1 diabetes during its home contest against Slippery Rock on Nov. 20.  Continue reading →