Graduate

Achievements of this Wright State math grad really add up

Alex Gutman ’07, ’09 honored as 2026 College of Science and Mathematics Outstanding Alumnus
Posted on April 13, 2026 by Dennis Bova

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 →

Wright State’s Boonshoft School of Medicine ranked No. 1 in Ohio for producing primary care physicians in U.S. News rankings

Programs across engineering, business and health fields were also recognized locally and nationally
Posted on April 9, 2026 by Bob Mihalek

Nationally, the Boonshoft School of Medicine ranks 43rd — placing it in the top 25% — among 172 medical schools for primary care graduates in U.S. News and World Report’s 2026 Best Graduate Schools rankings. Continue reading →

Turning injury into impact

Wright State alumna Siobhan Fagan ’04 channels her own experience into a career supporting young athletes
Posted on April 7, 2026 by Kevin Tucker

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 →

From dance to data, Wright State students showcase research at annual celebration

Posted on April 2, 2026 by Bob Mihalek

Research from students in six colleges and dozens of disciplines took center stage at Wright State’s Celebration of Undergraduate and Graduate Research, Scholarship and Creative Activities. Continue reading →

A lifetime of curiosity

Jackie Janning-Lask ’88, ’94 honored as 2026 College of Engineering and Computer Science Outstanding Alumna
Posted on April 2, 2026 by Bob Mihalek

A childhood filled with curiosity and invention inspired Wright State alum Jackie Janning-Lask to pursue a career focused on engineering, leadership and public service. Continue reading →

Wright State biology student wins Three-Minute Thesis Competition with Parkinson’s research presentation

Christina Minassian earned a spot in the regional 3MT competition at the Midwest Association of Graduate Schools Conference
Posted on March 27, 2026 by Bob Mihalek

Graduate student Christina Minassian was honored for her three-minute presentation on her research on Parkinson’s disease. Continue reading →

Building belonging

Tonya Mathis ’98, ’02 has spent her career helping organizations build cultures where people thrive
Posted on March 25, 2026 by Kevin Tucker

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 →

Wright State Police Chief Kurt Holden graduates from FBI National Academy

Posted on March 20, 2026 by Bob Mihalek

Kurt Holden, Wright State’s chief of police and director of public safety, will bring national-level training and global connections back to campus after graduating from the FBI National Academy. Continue reading →

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
Posted on March 18, 2026 by Kevin Tucker

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

Wright State joins selective U.S. Space Command Academic Engagement Enterprise

Wright State students gain access to real-world space research and workforce pathways through U.S. Space Command
Posted on February 9, 2026 by Bob Mihalek

Wright State University joins a select group of institutions nationwide in U.S. Space Command’s Academic Engagement Enterprise, creating new opportunities for student involvement in space research and workforce development. Continue reading →