Wright State Headlines
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Aug 6
Thirsting for life
Inspired by challenges at home, a Wright State researcher is working to make drinking water safer around the world. Continue reading
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Aug 6
A renewed focus on citizenship
Wright State’s Center for Civics, Culture and Workforce Development is preparing students for civic life and career success. Continue reading
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Aug 6
A legacy of remembrance
The Dayton Holocaust Resource Center’s 25th anniversary recognizes its impact across the Miami Valley and the generosity of founder Renate Frydman. Continue reading
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Aug 5
Fresh spaces, bold ideas: What’s new at Wright State
Wright State is enhancing the campus experience with reimagined gathering spaces, expanded student opportunities and new initiatives that support student success and military-connected learners. Continue reading
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Aug 5
Community driven
Educator. Business owner. Community advocate. Philanthropist. Wright State alum Josh Stucky wears many hats. Continue reading
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People of Wright State
Community driven
For Josh Stucky ’89, community is at the heart of everything
Educator. Business owner. Community advocate. Philanthropist. Wright State alum Josh Stucky wears many hats. Continue reading
Designing dreams
Oscar-winning production designer Hannah Beachler ’05 reflects on her Wright State education and her flourishing film career
Oscar-winning designer’s journey from Wright State student to Hollywood trailblazer is a story of resilience and reinvention. Continue reading
From a homeless shelter to a healthcare lifeline
At Wright State, Jean de Dieu Mukunzi developed the blueprint for a nonprofit now helping immigrants and refugees access healthcare
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
The path to positive change
After careers in editing, restaurant management and the service industry, Audrey Coleman discovered an unexpected talent — and a future in electrical engineering
A career change led transfer student Audrey Coleman to Wright State, where she discovered a passion for electrical engineering and found the support to pursue her dream of improving the nation’s power grid. Continue reading
A passion for storytelling
From Wright State to WYSO Public Radio, Will Davis ’10, ’14 teaches people how to share their stories
From helping create the first designated podcasting space on a college campus to a career at WYSO Public Radio, Will Davis ’10, ’14 has always given people opportunities to connect with one another. Continue reading
Words of appreciation
Joe Letterhos ’97 expresses gratitude for his Wright State education
A heartfelt email from alumnus Joe Letterhos ’97 sparked a reflection on how Wright State’s supportive environment helped transform a struggling student into a successful educator and school district leader. Continue reading
Lessons lived, learned and happily shared
Asking questions, working hard and staying open to opportunity helped Anna Lawson graduate from Wright State with a 4.0 GPA, study abroad experience, a marketing internship — and no debt
2026 graduate Anna Lawson earned her marketing degree debt-free, studied abroad in Spain and landed an internship through Career Hub by taking advantage of Wright State’s financial aid, scholarships and career services. Continue reading
Dragging mats and shaping NCAA policy
Jahi McDonald is giving student-athletes a voice in the evolving landscape of NCAA athletics
High jumper and marketing major Jahi McDonald represents Wright State, the Horizon League and Division I student-athletes on the NCAA Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. Continue reading
Forecasting a future
Ian Bates enrolls at Wright State and begins his pursuit of a career in meteorology by meeting the WHIO weather team during his first semester
Wright State student Ian Bates turned an unexpected opportunity into early hands-on experience in meteorology, including a first-semester job shadow with WHIO-TV. Continue reading
‘Here’s your opportunity. Go take it.’
Internship helps Wright State student Nathan Fairweather see his impact — and his future in software engineering
Computer science major Nathan Fairweather secured a rare first-year software engineering internship through Wright State’s Work Forward program, confirming his abilities and jump-starting his career. Continue reading
