People of Wright State

Rowdy reveal

Wright State student Carly Blessing, who has played Rowdy Raider for years, poised to graduate

Posted on April 15, 2024 by Dennis Bova

After performing as Rowdy Raider, Wright State senior Carly Blessing aims to work as a character performer at Disney World. Continue reading →

Making his mark

Wright State alum John Quillen is thriving in the architecture, engineering and construction industry

Posted on March 27, 2024 by Kim Patton

Through his professional engineering, design and consulting firm, Wright State electrical engineering alum John Quillen works on projects that touch the lives of thousands of people every day. Continue reading →

Multiplicity

Elementary education major Kristina White leads in the classroom and on campus across multiple roles

Posted on March 18, 2024 by Dennis Bova

Wright State junior Kristina White thrives as a leader for student organizations and in the College of Health, Education and Human Services. Continue reading →

Super-human resources

Kayla Metz is thriving as a student-leader in Wright State’s Raj Soin College of Business

Posted on March 11, 2024 by Micah Karr

Kayla Metz’s passion for helping others inspired her to pursue a degree in human resource management at Wright State. Continue reading →

Designed delivery

Wright State student-athlete Alex Drsek takes full advantage of her opportunities in college

Posted on March 7, 2024 by Kris Sproles

Whether it’s in the classroom or at the bowling alley, Wright State grad student Alex Drsek aims to be the best. Continue reading →

Switch hitter

From sports medicine to fire and rescue, Wright State student’s career path changed for the better

Posted on February 23, 2024 by Dennis Bova

Ryan Clark was inspired to pursue a career in emergency medical services after connecting with the Fairborn Fire Department during a course at Wright State. Continue reading →

Acting alum, comedian Brad Sherwood shares stories, advice with Wright State students

Posted on February 21, 2024 by Bob Mihalek

1986 Wright State acting alum Brad Sherwood took a break from his national comedy tour to talk to students in the Creative Arts Center. Continue reading →

Rural route

Wright State engineering Ph.D. student Morgan Highlander receives a prestigious NIH award

Posted on February 20, 2024 by Kevin Tucker

Morgan Highlander, who is pursuing a Ph.D. in engineering at Wright State, received a two-year National Institutes of Health diversity award to support her research on amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or ALS. Continue reading →

A rising star in city government

Wright State MPA graduate Amber Holloway was recently appointed city manager of West Carrollton

Posted on February 16, 2024 by Greg Scott

When Amber Holloway enrolled in the Master of Public Administration program at Wright State, she envisioned becoming a city manager. Continue reading →