People of Wright State

Satellite link

Wright State mathematics major Catherine Embury researches satellites for NASA as part of an internship
Posted on April 7, 2021 by Jim Hannah

Helping improve the tracking of and communication with small satellites to aid in space exploration is part of mathematics major Catherine Embury’s job description. Continue reading →

Full speed ahead

Wright State finance and accounting student Rob Noss gets a career boost with an internship at Speedway
Posted on March 22, 2021 by Jim Hannah

An early interest in personal finance led Rob Noss to where he is today — poised to graduate from Wright State with finance and accountancy degrees and a job offer. Continue reading →

Mental attitude

Wright State professional psychology alumnus LaMaurice Gardner spearheads an initiative to pair mental health professionals with police
Posted on March 11, 2021 by Jim Hannah

Neuropsychologist LaMaurice Gardner offers mental health services to law enforcement officers and assists with mental health calls. Continue reading →

World class

Fulbright scholar and M.B.A. student Asil Khalil Far pursues her Wright State degree from her home in Palestine
Posted on March 8, 2021 by Jim Hannah

For Wright State M.B.A. student Asil Khalil Far, participating in business classes from halfway around the world in the middle of the night is worth it. Continue reading →

Pedal power

Wright State music education alumnus Mike Bisig finds a new kind of rhythm with an indoor bicycle park
Posted on February 24, 2021 by Jim Hannah

Wright State graduate Mike Bisig moved from a career teaching music to operating an indoor bike park in downtown Dayton. Continue reading →

Camera angle

Wright State junior Joey Larkin combines motion pictures studies with videography at a Dayton television station
Posted on February 23, 2021 by Jim Hannah

Through the Wright State Motion Pictures Program and a job on “Living Dayton,” Joey Larkin is training to become a documentary filmmaker. Continue reading →

Chairman of the boards

Center Loudon Love takes Wright State rebounding to new heights
Posted on February 19, 2021 by Jim Hannah

Loudon Love, the all-time leading rebounder at Wright State, says there is a secret to his success — his teammates. Continue reading →

Voice recognition

Wright State alumna Lauren Bernstein making a splash doing voiceovers from her studio in New York City
Posted on February 12, 2021 by Jim Hannah

Lauren Bernstein, a 2012 theatre graduate from Wright State, has produced voiceovers for corporations, nonprofits, state governments and universities. Continue reading →

Hitting the high notes

Honors and performances pile up for Wright State piano and percussion student Jackson Riffle
Posted on February 8, 2021 by Jim Hannah

Jackson Riffle, who majors in music performance, has performed with symphonies and at music festivals, composed music and won numerous awards. Continue reading →

Playing for keeps

Wright State alumnus Juan Muñoz finds success in New Mexico in social services and with Latino Outdoors
Posted on January 29, 2021 by Jim Hannah

Juan Muñoz, who earned a history degree and M.B.A. from Wright State, combines his passion for the Latino community and the outdoors. Continue reading →