Alumni Association

Building belonging

Tonya Mathis ’98, ’02 has spent her career helping organizations build cultures where people thrive

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 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

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

A foundation of support

At Wright State, Faminaz Karazha ’20 found the support that launched her career as a health care administrator

When Faminaz Karazha first arrived at Wright State University, she chose more than a college. She chose a community. Continue reading

Walking through open doors

Annette Clayton ’86 honored with Wright State’s 2026 Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award

From engineering classrooms at Wright State to executive roles in global industry, Annette Clayton credits her alma mater with shaping the mindset that guided her decades-long career. Continue reading

Wright State celebrates homecoming with week-long block party

Homecoming Week transported alumni, students, faculty and staff back to the sights and sounds of the 1980s and ’90s with its “Block Party” theme. Continue reading

Wright State’s Homecoming Week features block party-inspired events Feb. 4–7 on the Dayton Campus

Basketball games, the Alumni Achievement Awards, Trivia Night, a chili cookoff and salsa dancing will highlight Wright State’s packed Homecoming Week on the Dayton Campus Feb. 4–7. Continue reading

Milling around

Wright State alum Jessica Noes is at the wheel of the historic Clifton Mill

2004 Wright State graduate Jessica Noes oversees all operations at the Clifton Mill, including the mill’s popular Christmas lights display. Continue reading

2026 Alumni Achievement Awards celebrate distinguished Wright State community members

2026 Alumni Achievement Award recipients will be formally recognized at a special banquet during Wright State University’s Homecoming Week, scheduled for Feb. 4–7. Continue reading

Wright State alum celebrates 50th birthday while swimming the English Channel

Wright State MBA graduate Amy Wamsley fulfilled a childhood dream by swimming the English Channel. Continue reading

Alumni mentorship program helps new students feel welcome at Wright State

The Alumni Ambassador PACK program pairs experienced alumni with new students to help them feel at home at Wright State. Continue reading