Alumni

Wright State celebrates 73rd commencement

Photo of Wright State University's commencement.

A 70-year-old student, a teen who earned his bachelor’s in just three college quarters and a female pioneer… Continue reading

Wright State grad sings national anthem at MLB game

Photo of JumboTron at Washington National baseball game showing Wright State grad Nick Verina signing the national anthem.

Wright State alumnus Nick Verina sang the national anthem at a Major League Baseball game in May. Verina sang at a Washington Nationals game in Washington, D.C. Continue reading

Six alumni honored in DBJ’s “Forty Under 40”

Honorees are leaders working to make Dayton a better place. Continue reading

Wright State University honors outstanding alumni

Nine Wright State University graduates will be recognized Friday, May 20, at the Alumni Achievement Awards Ceremony. Continue reading

Wright State graduate Ann Weisgarber shortlisted for Ohioana Book Award

Photo of Ann Weisgarber

Wright State University alumna and award-winning author Ann Weisgarber is one of six finalists… Continue reading

On the wings of love

One family shares their personal journey through childhood cancer and how they are now bringing comfort and joy to other families facing a similar battle

A can of Coke sat in the car of Jim and Christine Neitzke on that cold Friday night in February 2010. It belonged to their 10-year-old son Matt. Continue reading

Wright State grads to screen award-winning, Dayton-made film at the Cleveland International Film Festival

Wright State grad Marianne Porter stars in "True Nature."

The Wright State University Alumni Association Cleveland Network will host a special event to celebrate. Continue reading

Alumna writes children’s book series with help of the FBI

It’s not every author who invites FBI agents to her book launch, but Ann Eisenstein did just that. Continue reading

Discovery, Wright State astronaut land safely

The crew of space shuttle Discovery, including Michael Barratt, M.D., an alumnus of the Wright State University… Continue reading

Wright State dean and two alumni honored as Top 10 African American Males

Larry James, Ph.D., dean of Wright State University's School of Professional Psychology, was honored by Parity Inc. during its annual Top 10 African American Males luncheon.

Dean Larry James, Ph.D., was honored by a Montgomery County group dedicated to improving the community. Continue reading