Alumni Association

Wright State right down first-generation student’s alley

Paige Patterson, a first-generation college student and standout on Wright State’s Division I bowling team, has embraced campus life, excelled academically and athletically, and aims for a career in sports marketing after graduation. Continue reading

A special type of ‘family medicine’

With three graduates, the Stefko family leaves a lasting legacy at Wright State’s Boonshoft School of Medicine

Three members of the Stefko family — Joe III and his children Jordan and Joe IV — share a special bond as Wright State Boonshoft School of Medicine graduates, continuing a legacy of compassionate care and medical excellence. Continue reading

Neurosurgeon earns Wright State’s Distinguished Alumni Award

Neurosurgeon Nicholas C. Bambakidis received the 2025 Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award from the Wright State University Alumni Association. Continue reading

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

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

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

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

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

Wright State alum shapes the future of AI in national defense

Time at Wright State helped propel Kevin Schmidt launch pioneering career with the Air Force

Kevin Schmidt, now developing cutting-edge AI technologies for the Air Force Research Laboratory, credits his success to the experiences he received during his behavioral neuroscience studies at Wright State. Continue reading

Wright State’s 2025 spring commencement ceremonies in photos

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