Wright State Headlines
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Aug 28
WOW factor
Weeks of Welcome helps new and transfer students transition to college life with activities designed to build community and support student success. Continue reading
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Aug 27
Wright State and Sinclair College partner to launch engineering technology degree pathway
Wright State University and Sinclair Community College have launched a new transfer pathway that allows Sinclair students to seamlessly continue into Wright State’s Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology program to meet growing regional workforce demands. Continue reading
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Aug 26
From classroom to hall of fame
Wright State graduate Tom Jenkins’ induction into the National Teachers Hall of Fame reflects nearly 30 years of dedication, perseverance and steadfast belief in the transformative power of public education. Continue reading
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Aug 25
New works and Broadway favorites highlight Wright State’s 2025–26 theatre and dance season
Audiences can expect a season rich with laughter, suspense, heart and history as Wright State University’s 2025–26 theatre and dance lineup showcases both new works and beloved classics. Continue reading
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Aug 22
Ready to lead
Scaling ropes, solving challenges and building action plans, Wright State students spent part of their summer sharpening leadership skills at retreats that prepared them to make a difference on campus. Continue reading
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People of Wright State
From classroom to hall of fame
Wright State alum Tom Jenkins honored for decades-long teaching career
Wright State graduate Tom Jenkins’ induction into the National Teachers Hall of Fame reflects nearly 30 years of dedication, perseverance and steadfast belief in the transformative power of public education. Continue reading
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
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 grad student helps engineer the future of AI computing at Amazon
From teaching graduate-level courses to researching hardware security, Sayed Nowroz’s Wright State education has prepared him for a pivotal role in developing Amazon’s next-generation AI computing infrastructure. Continue reading
This future doctor means business
Wright State management major Matthew Correll brings leadership skills to medicine, following family legacy in psychiatry
When Matthew Correll graduates this May from Wright State’s Raj Soin College of Business, he’ll trade business presentations for patient consultations as a medical student at the Boonshoft School of Medicine. Continue reading
Wright State alum, faculty member Adam Deardorff leads new ALS clinic at Miami Valley Hospital South
Inspired by an experience as a resident, Wright State alum and faculty member Adam Deardorff has lead the charge on creating a new ALS Clinic at Miami Valley Hospital South. Continue reading
Wright State senior Katherine Dillard tunes up local church’s audio
Wright State anthropology major Katherine Dillard helped a local church secure funding to purchase hearing assistance technology as part of a Fundraising and Grant Writing course. Continue reading
Eye on engagement
Wright State Ph.D. student Liam Stalker tracks how focus shapes learning
Liam Stalker, a Ph.D. student in human factors and industrial/organizational psychology at Wright State, researches eye movement to explore its impact on focus, productivity and efficiency. Continue reading
Wright State business graduate serving in diplomatic post-Gulf War humanitarian mission
Wright State alum Iskandar Atajanow serves on a commission that seeks to repatriate remains of Iraqis and Kuwaitis missing during the Gulf War. Continue reading
