Wright State Headlines
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Aug 3
Designing dreams
Oscar-winning designer’s journey from Wright State student to Hollywood trailblazer is a story of resilience and reinvention. Continue reading
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Aug 3
Students find jobs, co-ops and confidence at Lake Campus Career Hub
The Lake Campus Career Hub is a one-stop resource for career exploration, job shadowing, professional document review, interview practice, internship searches and major advising. Continue reading
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Jul 31
From a homeless shelter to a healthcare lifeline
Wright State alum Jean de Dieu Mukunzi turned his master’s thesis into a nonprofit now helping thousands of immigrants access healthcare and other critical services. Continue reading
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Jul 30
Wright State researcher Madhavi Kadakia helps shape the future of academic medicine
Madhavi Kadakia, professor of biochemistry and molecular biology, was recognized for her leadership on the Steering Committee for the Group on Research Advancement and Development. Continue reading
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Jul 29
Wright State outlook revised to positive by Moody’s, reflecting further confidence in the university
Moody’s Investors Service has revised Wright State University’s outlook to positive from stable while affirming its A2 issuer and debt ratings, reflecting continued progress in enrollment growth, financial performance and strategic partnerships. Continue reading
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News
Secret Agent Man
Lt. Col. Anthony Shaffer ’86 shares his personal story of the war on terror from the front lines of Afghanistan
Tony Shaffer’s journey from Wright State University has been one filled with top-secret missions, bureaucratic roadblocks, and the honor of serving his country. “Wright State prepared me very well to go forth and do things,” said Shaffer, who graduated in … Continue reading
Consulting, Scrappy Style
With her own unique approach and dogged determination, Kimberly Wiefling ’84 helps people and corporations achieve what they once thought was impossible.
In one of her many speaking engagements, Kimberly Wiefling ’84 holds a rubber chicken at shoulder height, releases it, and lets it drop to the floor. “What caused the chicken to drop?” she asks the audience. Some say gravity. Others … Continue reading
In the Ring
Wright State graduate Brian Garry among world’s most famous boxing referees
Brian Garry loves to talk about boxing. The Wright State graduate took interest in the sport as a youngster tagging along with his father to a union hall gym in Springfield, Ohio, in the 1950s. Little did he know then … Continue reading
The Fruit of the Vine
More than 35 years after their first meeting in a Wright State geology lab, Julia Staigers and Gerard Koschal are staying busy in their retirement, owning and operating their own winery
When Julia Staigers ’76 and Gerard “Gerry” Koschal ’75 decided they wanted a vineyard, they moved to the Dundee Hills of Oregon’s Willamette Valley, approximately 30 miles southwest of Portland. That was in 1987. Today, they not only have their … Continue reading
A Daughter’s Lasting Tribute
Like many children growing up during the Great Depression, Rosemary P. Ramsey’s parents had to quit school in order to assist their families financially. Yet they valued education so dearly that they insisted their two daughters receive a private education … Continue reading
Earth Day every day this week at Wright State
Earth Day may be Friday, April 22, but environmentally minded students, faculty and staff at Wright State University will begin celebrating early. Continue reading
