Alumni Profile

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

Whirlwind tour

Wright State musical theatre graduates Cassi Mikat and Keaton Eckhoff thrive during "The Sound of Music” tour in Asia

Wright State musical theatre alumni Cassi Mikat and Keaton Eckhoff have had an eight-month adventure around Asia as part of the cast of “The Sound of Music.” Continue reading

Wright State alumnus, private investigator wins La Mega Hispanic Business Award

Francisco Marques, who earned a bachelor’s degree in Spanish and a Master of Humanities from Wright State, was honored for his work as a professional private investigator. Continue reading

Service etiquette

2022 Wright State graduate Anjali Edwards publishes book on how to interact with service dogs

Wright State psychology graduate Anjali Edwards was inspired to publish a book on service animals while working on a research project in the Applying Scientific Knowledge (ASK) program. Continue reading

Set up for success

Wright State paved the way for two-time alumna Nicole Cantrell

Alumna Nicole Cantrell, who works in the contracting career field at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, often returns to Wright State to participate in career fairs and speaker events. Continue reading

Forward thinking

Wright State marketing graduate Zach Strauss's Grey Matter earns national acclaim

Wright State graduate Zach Strauss’s marketing firm Grey Matter has been recognized as one of the fast-growing companies in the Midwest. Continue reading

Deep roots

Wright State alumna Brooke Solomito provides Madison Township residents with food they love and service they crave

Brooke Solomito uses skills she learned as an organizational leadership student at Wright State to run a successful hot dog stand in Butler County. Continue reading

Contemporary cupping

Coffee business is a ‘dream come true’ for Wright State alumna

Two-time Wright State graduate Mindy Hoffbauer partnered with her son to open ContempoRoast coffee shop in Centerville. Continue reading

Career in motion

Brent Probasco uses skills he learned in Wright State’s Master of Science in Logistics and Supply Chain Management program to advance as an executive at a global freight transportation and logistics company. Continue reading