Alumni Profile

Career in motion

Posted on March 31, 2023 by Kevin Tucker

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 →

Giving back

By passing along experience, Kim Demmings ’15, ’19 helps student-athletes succeed
Posted on March 28, 2023 by Dennis Bova

Former Wright State basketball star Kim Demmings now helps current Raiders as the academic advisor in the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. Continue reading →

A creative force

From theme parks to cruise ships, acting alumnus Jake Lockwood puts his unique spin on elevating the guest experience
Posted on March 24, 2023 by Kim Patton

Wright State acting alumnus Jake Lockwood develops unique and interactive entertainment experiences for Disney audiences. Continue reading →

Wright State graduate’s book empowers and educates kids about wearing eyeglasses

Posted on February 1, 2023 by Dennis Bova

Wright State English graduate Kristin B. Gyimah was inspired to write “Teddy Gets Glasses” by one of her children. Continue reading →

Onome Scott-Emuakpor discovered true passion at Wright State

Posted on January 13, 2023 by Greg Scott

Mechanical engineering graduate Onome Scott-Emuakpor seeks to push thresholds of advanced technology in aerospace systems as the founder of Hyphen Innovations. Continue reading →

A higher purpose

Posted on December 8, 2022 by Kevin Tucker

From college dropout to 2022 Wright State Alumnus of the Year, Richard J. Kaiser has taken a circuitous path to achieving success. Continue reading →

Wright State alumni open ‘old-school’ sandwich shop in Dayton’s Fire Blocks

Posted on September 8, 2022 by Erica Harrah

Wright State alumni Justin Simmons and Kathleen Roll opened Tony and Pete’s Grocery and Coldcuts in honor of their dads for whom the shop is named. Continue reading →

Mission ready

Posted on September 1, 2022 by Erica Harrah

Army veteran Arreal Riggs finds needed support in Wright State’s Master of Science in Logistics and Supply Chain Management program and at the Veteran and Military Center. Continue reading →

Elevated voice

Posted on August 29, 2022 by Kevin Tucker

2013 graduate and rising gospel star Isaiah Templeton returned to Wright State to perform with Elevation Worship at the Nutter Center. Continue reading →

Studying society cup by cup

Graduate student Bethany Lamb explores people and history through the study of ceramic cups
Posted on August 25, 2022 by Bob Mihalek

As a student in Wright State’s Master of Humanities Program, Bethany Lamb produced her own ceramic cups for an exhibition in the Stein Galleries. Continue reading →