Wright State Headlines
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May 1
118 students receive medical degrees during Wright State’s Boonshoft School of Medicine graduation
After four or more years of intense study and specialized training, 118 medical students received their medical degrees from Wright State’s Boonshoft School of Medicine during a graduation ceremony on April 28. Continue reading
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Series: 2024 Alumni Achievement AwardsApr 30
Lake Campus alum’s success a family affair
As the recipient of the Lake Campus 2024 Outstanding Alumnus Award, Luke VanTilburg gave the commencement address at its spring commencement ceremony on April 25. Continue reading
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Apr 30
Fortune ranks Wright State’s part-time MBA program among the nation’s best again
Fortune has ranked Wright State’s part-time MBA program among the nation’s best for 2024, the third time the program has garnered such a ranking since 2022. Continue reading
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Apr 29
Wright State’s spring 2024 commencement ceremonies in photos
Wright State University’s spring class of 2024 celebrated commencement during ceremonies on April 26 and 27 in the Wright State Nutter Center. Continue reading
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Apr 27
Nearly 1,500 students graduate at Wright State’s spring commencement ceremonies
Nearly 1,500 students graduated during Wright State University’s spring commencement ceremonies in the Wright State University Nutter Center on April 26 and April 27. Continue reading
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Alumni Profile
Studying society cup by cup
Graduate student Bethany Lamb explores people and history through the study of ceramic cups
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
Wright State music grad wins position in prestigious Army band
William Kan, a Wright State music performance graduate, earned a position as a percussionist in the prestigious U.S. Army band Pershing’s Own. Continue reading
Wright State graduate Lesley Ott is paying it forward
Lesley Ott reciprocates the support she received while at Wright State by helping the next generation of business students. Continue reading
Community pride motivates Wright State business alumnus Chris Haines
Wright State alumnus Chris Haines leads both of his family’s businesses, Marias Technology and Orestod Holdings. Continue reading
Nontraditional student Stephanie Porter realizes dream of completing degree at Wright State
After putting her education on hold for several years Stephanie Porter earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Wright State in April 2022. Continue reading
Laser-focused learning
After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Physics from Wright State in April, Jacen Urbaniak will pursue a Ph.D. in physics at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Continue reading
Wright State graduate making impact in Dayton and Liberia with Library for Africa project
As the founder of Library for Africa, Veleta Jenkins is working to build a technology-focused library in Liberia. Continue reading
Herd instinct
Farmer Matthew Keener, a former Wright State music student, starts a nonprofit to donate beef to the needy
Matthew Keener, a former Wright State music student, took a 10-year detour to ranch in Montana before returning to Ohio to raise cattle and launching a nonprofit organization to donate beef to food banks. Continue reading
Prolific purveyor
The art of selling through storytelling
Wright State alumnus James Pearson is well known for helping emerging companies build successful global public relations plans. Continue reading
Brand awareness
Wright State marketing alum Marshall Ward thriving as associate product manager for ACCO Brands
If you’re wondering about the value of college internships, check in with Wright State marketing alumnus Marshall Ward. Continue reading
