Wright State Headlines
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Jul 7
Wright State inspires the next generation of business leaders through Ohio Business Week
More than 50 high school students from across Ohio learned how to turn business ideas into reality during the Ohio Business Week camp at Wright State. Continue reading
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Jul 6
Wright State–Lake Campus’ America 250 event brings students and community together
Students, educators and community members gathered at Wright State’s Lake Campus to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary through an afternoon of history, reflection and community connection. Continue reading
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Jul 1
Wright State President Sue Edwards named to Dayton Business Journal’s Power 100
One hundred area leaders are being recognized for helping shape the Dayton region’s growth over the last 25 years. Continue reading
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Jun 30
Civil Air Patrol encampment brings 500 cadets to Wright State for leadership training
Wright State University served as the training ground for Civil Air Patrol’s Operation Horizon Forge, bringing together more than 500 middle school and high school cadets. Continue reading
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Jun 26
Wright State Board of Trustees approves balanced budget reflecting financial strength and stability
The Wright State University Board of Trustees approved a balanced university budget plan today that reflects the university’s fiscal strength, stability and commitment to continued investment in students and programs. Continue reading
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Alumni Profile
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
Glowing grad
Wright State alum Erin Holland help preserve and promote advertising history
Alumna Erin Holland is using her Wright State education to help share advertising history as director of education and engagement at the American Sign Museum. Continue reading
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
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 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 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
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
Wright State alum Gary Norman takes pride in meeting challenges head on
Wright State history grad Gary Norman is an attorney who advocates for those often overlooked in society. Continue reading
Moon Tree a symbol of Wright State grad’s can-do attitude
Lake Campus graduate Rachel Tebbe successfully applied for a tree grown from a seed that orbited the moon for Coldwater Elementary School, where she was a student teacher. Continue reading
