Business

Tale of Two Careers

Wright State couple combines medicine and finance
Posted on April 21, 2011 by Jim Hannah
photo of Roshawn and Michelle Winburn

Like many graduates of medical school, Michele Torres-Winburn set out to practice family medicine. But somewhere along the way, the Wright State University alumna discovered a different passion. Torres-Winburn, M.D., gravitated with laser-beam intensity to hospital medicine, drawn by the … Continue reading →

The Fruit of the Vine

More than 35 years after their first meeting in a Wright State geology lab, Julia Staigers and Gerard Koschal are staying busy in their retirement, owning and operating their own winery
Posted on April 21, 2011 by Kim Patton
photo of Julia Staigers and Gerard Koschal

When Julia Staigers ’76 and Gerard “Gerry” Koschal ’75 decided they wanted a vineyard, they moved to the Dundee Hills of Oregon’s Willamette Valley, approximately 30 miles southwest of Portland. That was in 1987. Today, they not only have their … Continue reading →

A Daughter’s Lasting Tribute

Posted on April 21, 2011 by Karen Strider-Iiames
photo of Jacob Jaworski, the recipient of Rosemary Ramsey Scholarship

Like many children growing up during the Great Depression, Rosemary P. Ramsey’s parents had to quit school in order to assist their families financially. Yet they valued education so dearly that they insisted their two daughters receive a private education … Continue reading →

Raider grads helping Baby Boomers, others plan for ‘ultimate vacation’

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Seth Bauguess
Anthony Schock, Travis King and Brian Rathbun, work together at UBS Financial Services as the Wealth Consulting Group. Each are graduates of the Raj Soin College of Business.

Thirteen years ago, they joined forces as professionals. But they were already linked by their love for alma mater. Continue reading →

Romancing the Raider

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Katie Halberg

Valentine’s Day is a time to celebrate with the one you love. For many Wright State alumni, that someone special is twice as nice, being a fellow Wright State graduate. Continue reading →

Long-Distance Raider

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Seth Bauguess
David Hight and his wife Wimanus, during their trip to Egypt. As usual, Hight made time to watch the Raiders even though he was visiting another continent.

When Wright State travels Thursday to Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis… Continue reading →

Wright State University honors outstanding alumni

Posted on February 5, 2011 by Cory MacPherson
Wright State University alumni were honored on Saturday, Feb. 5, at the 11th Annual College Outstanding Alumni Awards presentation at the Wright State University Nutter Center.

Twelve Wright State University alumni were honored on Saturday, Feb. 5, at the 11th Annual College Outstanding Alumni Awards… Continue reading →