Author Archives: Sarah Olsen

Wright State grad uses military experience and geography degree to locate historical artifacts

Jared Shank, who has degrees in geography and earth and environmental science from Wright State, searches underground for the past as a member of a metal detecting club. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Alumni Profile, Earth & Environmental Sciences, Graduate, Home news sidebar, Liberal Arts, News, Science & Mathematics |

Tall talent

Wright State senior Tony Carpenetti was drawn to mechanical engineering because it includes the design and manufacturing of machines. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Engineering & Computer Science, Honors Program, Mechanical and Materials Engineering, News, Student Profile |

Program encourages student participation in Raj Soin College of Business events

The Raj Soin College of Business Passport to Success program analyzes the number of students who attend each event to better coordinate events. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Around Campus, Business, Home news sidebar, News |

Katherine Myers recognized for her contributions in the Office of Disability Services

Katherine Myers, an assistive technology specialist in the Office of Disability Services, recently received several awards for her work at Wright State. Continue reading

Posted in Alumni, Alumni Profile, Disability Services, Health, Education, & Human Services, Home news sidebar, News, Social Work & Human Services, Staff |

Courage for the future

Brianna Brown, a senior majoring in crime and justice studies at Wright State, hopes to work with the FBI or help juveniles in the criminal justice system. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Liberal Arts, News, Social Sciences and International Studies, Student Profile |

Wright State alumna elected to Huber Heights Performing Arts Hall of Fame

Tina McPhearson ’80 has taught high school theater, directed plays and musicals, worked and volunteered for numerous arts organizations. Continue reading

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Wright State graduate was production designer on Oscar-winner ‘Moonlight’

Hannah Beachler was also the production designer of Beyoncé’s “Lemonade,” which won a 2017 Art Directors Guild Award for excellence in production design and art direction. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Alumni Profile, Arts Scene, Fine and Performing Arts, Home news sidebar, Liberal Arts, News, Social Sciences and International Studies |

Wright State student creates nationally recognized documentary on obesity

The Department of Communication will screen “The Student Body,” a documentary film on school “fat letters” by Wright State student Bailey Webber, on March 7. Continue reading

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An artistic reality

Senior art major Bethany Faile uses photography and painting to interpret the world around her. Continue reading

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Alternative Spring break Program provides students the chance to volunteer

Wright State students can spend spring break volunteering at seven local organizations. Continue reading

Posted in Community Service, Home news sidebar, News, Residence Life & Housing |