Alumni Profile

Drawing attention

Everyday objects, plants and animals spark Wright State fine arts alum Andrew Dailey’s unique graphite drawings

From giant tortoises to elephants to pigs stacked atop one another, creating original graphite drawings on gallery walls has become a feature of many of Andrew Dailey’s exhibitions. Continue reading

A love for literacy

Teacher and Wright State graduate Laura Simons instills a love of reading in her students

The Association of Literacy Educators and Researchers honored Laura Simons for the thesis she produced as a graduate student in the Master of Education in Literacy Program at Wright State. Continue reading

Finding a sense of purpose

Kaycie Bolin soared to new heights as a nontraditional student at Wright State

2023 alumna Kaycie Bolin found a sense of purpose and fulfillment while studying French and English at Wright State. Continue reading

Thinking globally, working locally

Wright State international studies graduate helps those in need locally

Wright State graduate Adama Diakhate helps the underserved and works to revitalize neighborhoods as a community engagement specialist for the City of Dayton. Continue reading

Wright State electrical engineering graduate keeps his Native American culture alive

Wright State alumnus will participate in Career Services workshop with students on Nov. 14

Mike Trombley, a Wright State electrical engineering graduate, founded NativeAudio out of his love for engineering, music and his heritage. Continue reading

Wright State alumna named artistic director at renowned Chatauqua Institution

Erika b Hess, who received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art from Wright State, was named artistic director of Chautauqua Visual Arts of Chautauqua Institution. Continue reading

Lunar gateway

Wright State computer engineering graduate Phuong Marangoni plays key role in NASA’s mission to return to the moon. Continue reading

‘Black Gold’

Photographs by Wright State nursing alum, Gilman scholar featured exhibition on Dayton Campus

A photography exhibition by Wright State alumnus Cameron Peagler features Black creators and entrepreneurs living and working in Japan. Continue reading

Wright State alumnus, entrepreneur makes strides in AI technology

Wright State computer science graduate Hany Elemary is developing a conversational AI initiative for the drive-through ordering system at Wendy’s restaurants. Continue reading

A doll for every child

Lisa Williams ’86, ’88 creates multicultural dolls that represent all children

For two-time Wright State graduate Lisa Williams, there is no better job than bringing joy and happiness to the faces of children and empowering and inspiring them to be their best. Continue reading