Author Archives: Dennis Bova

Holding herself to high standards

Kasi Edwards ’96 honored as the Raj Soin College of Business 2026 Outstanding Alumna

Kasi Edwards says the broad business perspective she gained through Wright State’s MBA program helped propel her career from a series of leadership roles to executive vice president of strategy and corporate development at Reynolds and Reynolds. Continue reading

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David Shoop turns Wright State values into a powerful legal career

David Shoop ’97 honored as College of Liberal Arts Outstanding Alumnus Award

David Shoop, a first-generation college graduate, has built a nationally recognized legal career recovering hundreds of millions of dollars for injured consumers and helping remove dangerous products from the marketplace. Continue reading

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Wright State to award honorary doctorate to publishing executive Kirk Davis at spring commencement

Kirk Davis, a former musical theatre student who led the nation’s largest newspaper company, will receive an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters during Wright State’s commencement ceremony on May 2. Continue reading

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Achievements of this Wright State math grad really add up

Alex Gutman ’07, ’09 honored as 2026 College of Science and Mathematics Outstanding Alumnus

Alex Gutman used his Wright State education as a springboard to a career as data scientist, college instructor, a published author, a book reviewer and mentor to young mathematicians. Continue reading

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ArtsGala to showcase Wright State students’ artistic growth with elegant entertainment extravaganza

Wright State ArtsGala returns Saturday, April 11, in the Creative Arts Center, offering an evening of performances, fine dining and a silent auction to support student scholarships in theatre, dance, music, motion pictures and visual art. Continue reading

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Wright State’s annual ArtsGala auction to spotlight student artwork

Two Wright State art students will have their work featured in the ArtsGala silent auction on April 11, showcasing their growth as artists while helping support scholarships for fine and performing arts students. Continue reading

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Wright State senior paints a new path through fine arts internship

A new partnership between Wright State and the Miami Valley School is giving painting major Cienna Wallace real-world classroom experience and opening doors for future fine arts students interested in teaching. Continue reading

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Wright State’s Take Flight Program helps students soar high

Now in its fourth year, Wright State’s Take Flight program not only is on course with its original flight plan but also is seeing nothing but blue skies of success. Continue reading

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Wright State engineering and computer science students earn prestigious federal SMART Scholarships

Six Wright State engineering and computer science students received prestigious Department of Defense SMART (Science, Mathematics and Research for Transformation) Scholarships. Continue reading

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Wright State Police Chief Kurt Holden selected for prestigious FBI National Academy program

Wright State Police Chief Kurt Holden will attend the prestigious FBI National Academy, joining law enforcement leaders from around the world to advance his training and bring enhanced safety practices back to campus.
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