Author Archives: Kevin Tucker

Turning injury into impact

Wright State alumna Siobhan Fagan ’04 channels her own experience into a career supporting young athletes

Because her own athletic career was cut short due to injury, Siobhan Fagan ’04 has made it her goal as an athletic trainer to ensure others in her care don’t suffer a similar fate. Continue reading

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Building belonging

Tonya Mathis ’98, ’02 has spent her career helping organizations build cultures where people thrive

Tonya Mathis, who earned degrees in rehabilitation services and education from Wright State, credits the university with helping her find her voice and define her purpose. Continue reading

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Wright State alumnus securing the world’s inboxes

Friendships, mentorship and hands-on research at Wright State helped Medha Karri '21 build a global career in cybersecurity

As a graduate student at Wright State, Medha Karri developed technical expertise and the interpersonal skills that shape his career in cybersecurity. Continue reading

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Wake-up call

Wright State senior Lily Kaval channels narcolepsy experience into nationally recognized research

Wright State senior Lily Kaval has turned her experience living with narcolepsy into impactful research, earning an invitation to present her work at the highly competitive 2026 American Counseling Association conference. Continue reading

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Wright State alum Emily Romigh builds on a family legacy in education

The Association of Literacy Educators and Researchers honored second-grade teacher Emily Romigh for the thesis she produced as a graduate student in the Master of Education in Literacy program at Wright State. Continue reading

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Wright State recognizes Nursing Professor Kim Ringo for advancing international student success

Wright State nursing professor and alumna Kim Ringo received the 2025 International Education Award for her leadership and mentorship in supporting international nursing students. Continue reading

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Global citizen

Wright State's study abroad program helps first-generation student see the world

Miley Stotts, a first-generation college student, turned her passion for French into study abroad experiences that broadened her language skills, confidence and worldview thanks to the support of Wright State’s study abroad programs. Continue reading

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2024–25 Presidential Award for Outstanding NTE Faculty: Teaching

Ajani Ross, lecturer of physics

Part of the series: 2024–25 Faculty Awards for Excellence

Physics Lecturer Ajani Ross’ innovative teaching and mentorship light up the classroom and inspire students to reach for the stars. Continue reading

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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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Joe Gruenberg’s 40-Year support for Wright State celebrated with Honorary Alumnus Award

Forty years after helping build the first on-campus housing at Wright State, Joe Gruenberg continues to support the university. Continue reading

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