People of Wright State

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

Making the most of a second chance

Marwah Almuzoughi survived Libyan war to lead Wright State's Student Government

Marwah Almuzoughi, an international studies and political science major, says serving as president of the Student Government Association allows her to give back to the community. Continue reading

Grand slam

Wright State business student Lily Leszczuk is nearing her quest to graduate next year with four degrees

A passion for learning how businesses work led Wright State business student Lily Leszczuk to pursue her own kind of grand slam by majoring in four areas. Continue reading

Wright State medical student perseveres to pursue lifelong dream

Cherissa Garcia, a three-time Wright State grad, never gave up on her dream of becoming a doctor and is now pursuing a medical degree at the Boonshoft School of Medicine. Continue reading

Curtain rises on national musical theatre winner at Wright State

Gretchen Shope, a first-year musical theatre major at Wright State, won the prestigious 2024 Jimmy Award for Best Performance by an Actress. Continue reading

GE Aerospace career summit benefits Wright State electrical engineering student

Nathan McDowell, a senior majoring in electrical engineering at Wright State, accepted a job offer after attending a GE Aerospace career development program. Continue reading