Alumni

Wright State alum Lindsay Aitchison fulfills childhood space-agency dream

Wright State engineering alum Lindsay Aitchison received the 2025 College of Graduate Programs and Honors Studies Outstanding Alumni Award. Continue reading

Wright State business professor, alumnus honored by regional technology organizations

Technology First honored Amir Zadeh, professor of management information systems, as the 2024 Tech Educator of the Year and recognized grad Brandon Hubley with the Award of Excellence in the Student Project category. Continue reading

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

Pete and Pam Julian create scholarships to help current and future generations of Wright State students

Pete and Pam Julian included Wright State in their estate plan, creating endowed scholarships in athletics, business, nursing and fine and performing arts. Continue reading

Wright State alum Nicole Scherzinger wins first Tony Award for starring role in ‘Sunset Boulevard’

Nicole Scherzinger, who studied musical theatre and acting at Wright State, received the Tony Award for best leading actress in a musical for “Sunset Boulevard.” Continue reading

From classroom to community: Christopher Moyer receives Wright State Volunteer Service Award 

Christopher Moyer received the 2025 Tony Alexander Volunteer Service Award in recognition of his involvement in the Wright State Alumni Association. Continue reading

Wright State hosts visitors from around Ohio and across the globe for NATO events

During the NATO session in Dayton, Wright State University served as a key support hub, providing meals and housing for over 300 public safety officials. Continue reading

From Wright State to Secret Service: Christina Hale honored as Graduate of the Last Decade

Secret Service agent and Wright State alum Christina Hale plays a critical role in safeguarding national leaders and major events through her expertise in threat assessment and intelligence analysis. Continue reading

Ben Schaefer honored for 2024 Wright State University Officer of the Year

The Wright State Department of Public Safety honored several police officers, dispatchers, a community member and staff member for their hard work, dedication and support over the past year. Continue reading

Hey, Alexa, tell me about your co-creator’s Wright State alumni award

Joe Jessup, a senior software development manager at Amazon Web Services, received the 2025 Raj Soin College of Business Outstanding Alumnus Award. Continue reading