Alumni Association

Holding herself to high standards

Kasi Edwards ’96 honored as the Raj Soin College of Business 2026 Outstanding Alumna
Posted on June 1, 2026 by Dennis Bova

Kasi Edwards says the broad business perspective she gained through Wright State’s MBA program helped propel her career from a series of leadership roles to executive vice president of strategy and corporate development at Reynolds and Reynolds. Continue reading →

David Shoop turns Wright State values into a powerful legal career

David Shoop ’97 honored as College of Liberal Arts Outstanding Alumnus Award
Posted on May 27, 2026 by Dennis Bova

David Shoop, a first-generation college graduate, has built a nationally recognized legal career recovering hundreds of millions of dollars for injured consumers and helping remove dangerous products from the marketplace. Continue reading →

For the record

Archivist Jennifer Haney Conover ’08 honored as Wright State's 2026 School of Graduate Studies Outstanding Alumna
Posted on May 15, 2026 by Kevin Tucker

2008 public history grad Jennifer Haney Conover was honored as the School of Graduate Studies Outstanding Alumna for her distinguished career in archives and records management and mentorship of Wright State students. Continue reading →

The art of medicine

John Corker ’14 honored as the 2026 Boonshoft School of Medicine Outstanding Alumnus
Posted on May 7, 2026 by Kevin Tucker

John Corker was drawn to the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine because of its strong culture of support, teamwork and positivity. Continue reading →

Moments that matter: Wright State’s spring 2026 commencement in photos

Posted on May 4, 2026 by Bob Mihalek

View a collection of images showcasing the joy and excitement of Wright State’s spring graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremonies. Continue reading →

More than 1,650 students to graduate this spring across Wright State’s Dayton and Lake Campuses

984 bachelor’s degrees, 458 master’s degrees, 9 doctoral degrees awarded; associate degrees more than doubled
Posted on April 30, 2026 by Bob Mihalek

Wright State University will celebrate more than 1,650 graduates during its spring 2026 commencement ceremonies held April 30 through May 2 on the Dayton and Lake Campuses. Continue reading →

A path shaped by service

Mitch Eiting ’09 will be honored as the 2026 Lake Campus Outstanding Alumnus Award during commencement
Posted on April 29, 2026 by Bob Mihalek

Mitch Eiting, who manages global philanthropy and corporate giving at Midmark Corporation, will be honored as the 2026 Lake Campus Outstanding Alumnus at commencement. Continue reading →

Wright State to award honorary doctorate to publishing executive Kirk Davis at spring commencement

Posted on April 29, 2026 by Dennis Bova

Kirk Davis, a former musical theatre student who led the nation’s largest newspaper company, will receive an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters during Wright State’s commencement ceremony on May 2. Continue reading →

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 →

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 →