Alumni Profile

Helping Dayton’s youth

Wright State alumna Nina Carter was honored by the University of Dayton for her work in public administration. Continue reading

Mission control

Wright State business alumnus, military veteran Mike Thirtle leads the Gary Sinise Foundation

As a full-time military officer at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, he had little free time to take night classes at Wright State. But Mike Thirtle made time. Continue reading

Hitting the mark

Wright State marketing alumnus Daniel Huiet cashing in with Wild Axe Throwing and the Great Escape Game

The secret to success for Wright State graduate and entrepreneur Daniel Huiet is to always learn from his mistakes. Continue reading

Dance stance

Emerald Jazz days live on for Wright State alumna Ayauna Goodwin at Cincinnati dance company

The floor of the Wright State Nutter Center holds a special place in Ayauna Goodwin’s heart. Continue reading

Prime time

Wright State business alumna and award winner Beth Graves at the helm of Prime Controls

Raj Soin College of Business graduate Beth Graves leads a local manufacturing company founded by her father. Continue reading

Finding sanctuary

Wright State alumna Rishan Habte serves as a program officer at a major refugee resettlement agency

Wright State English alumna Rishan Habte is a program officer for economic empowerment at Lutheran Immigrant and Refugee Services. Continue reading

Neuroscience minded

Lake Campus nursing alumna Kayle Heckler finds inspiration in treating stroke patients

In addition to her successful nursing career, Kayle Heckler teaches the critical care nursing course at Lake Campus. Continue reading

Thrill of the grill

Wright State psychology alumna Erica Blaire Roby rockets to national fame as a barbecue pitmaster

Erica Blaire Roby was named “Master of ‘Cue” in “BBQ Brawl,” a competition among barbecue greats hosted by the Food Network. Continue reading

Fishing expedition

Wright State Lake Campus graduate Ben Strang works on the high seas for NOAA

Integrated science studies graduate Ben Strang monitors fishing quotas on fishing vessels for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Continue reading

Wright State MPA student Elisheba Hawkins co-authors climate change article published in national magazine

Master of Public Administration student Elisheba Hawkins wrote the article as part of an internship with the village of Silverton, Ohio. Continue reading