People of Wright State

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

Wright State first-generation student bowls over obstacles

Wright State student Paige Patterson is thriving in her business courses, on the women’s bowling team and as an intern with the Athletics Department. Continue reading

Wright State counseling alum makes therapy fun for young clients

Zach Webber, who earned a master’s degree in counseling from Wright State, uses Geek Therapy to reach his young clients during counseling sessions. Continue reading

Perseverance paying off for Wright State economics student

After enrolling in Wright State for the third time, economics major Michael Santana is thriving in the classroom and as a campus leader. Continue reading

Ahead of the curve

Booz Allen Hamilton Scholar Colby Anderson will graduate from Wright State in 2025 at the age of 18

As he embarked on his senior year at Wright State, computer engineering major Colby Anderson learned he had received a scholarship from Booz Allen Hamilton. Continue reading

Winning by design

Wright State Lake Campus record-breaking runner makes strides in cross country, graphic design and photography

Wright State student Kaylie Dameron won the women’s 6K race at the United States Collegiate Athletic Association National Championship. Continue reading

Country care

Wright State’s Lake Campus nursing program prepared Isaac Buschur for medical and music charts

Issac Buschur, a musician and 2021 Wright State alumnus who works as an ER nurse at Dayton Children’s, entertained students, faculty and staff during the annual Laker Lawn Party. Continue reading