Alumni

Wright State grad wins MacArthur grant for documentary on ancient Afghan site

Posted on February 4, 2014 by Bob Mihalek

Wright State University alumnus and documentary filmmaker Brent Huffman received a prestigious MacArthur grant for his latest film “Saving Mes Aynak.” Continue reading →

Wright State alum Robert Pollard’s 1978 no-hitter in the news again

Posted on January 30, 2014 by Wright State Media Team

Robert Pollard, the leader of the Dayton-based indie rock band Guided by Voices, threw a no-hitter as a pitcher on the Wright State baseball team. Continue reading →

Wright State grads launch ‘virtual’ marketing firm

Excerpt Two Wright State University graduates have launched a new Dayton-area marketing agency that operates on a virtual network. Lion + Panda’s co-founders said their lack of a physical headquarters, and use of freelance creative talent via an online network, … Continue reading →

Wright State Foundation appoints new leadership

Excerpt Wright State University’s foundation has named new leaders, the school announced late Friday. A new chair and four trustees have joined the 28-member board, which governs the foundation, and meet three times a year for updates on the foundation’s operations … Continue reading →

Wright State scientist/alumnus among those honored by President Obama

Posted on January 10, 2014 by Jim Hannah

Greg Pitz, who obtained his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in physics from Wright State University, was among those honored by President Obama as among the nation’s outstanding early career scientists. Continue reading →

Local grad makes national best of 2013 list

Excerpt Dayton native Angelle Haney Gullett has a voice that is getting attention. The Colonel White High School and Wright State University graduate has been recognized by Books on Tape’s website for her narration and voice work on the audio book for … Continue reading →

Q&A: Michael Bridges talks his first job, working out and wearing polyester suits

Excerpt Michael Bridges fits that traditional definition of a go-getter and a family man. The president of Fairborn-based Peerless Technologies Corp. — who was born in Cincinnati and whose family moved to the Dayton area when he was in first grade — still … Continue reading →

STEM School teacher elected to Xenia School Board

Posted on December 23, 2013 by Andrew Call

Arch Grieve wanted to impact public education in his hometown by becoming a teacher there. When that didn’t work out, however, Grieve found another way to accomplish his goal. Continue reading →

Raiderthon dance marathon is story of the year

The Top Ten Wright State Newsroom stories for 2013

Posted on December 23, 2013 by Seth Bauguess

We begin 2014 with a tip of the hat to the best feel-good story of 2013. Continue reading →

Fall 2013 Commencement photo gallery

Posted on December 16, 2013 by Bob Mihalek

Wright State University honored more than 1,700 graduates during its Fall 2013 Commencement ceremony Dec. 14 in the Wright State Nutter Center. Continue reading →