People of Wright State

Living her dreams

ArtsGala scholarship helps Andrea Gutierrez study musical theatre at Wright State

As an ArtsGala scholarship recipient, Andrea Gutierrez is grateful for all of the support that ArtsGala patrons have provided over the years. Continue reading →

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Wright State alumnus and Air Force researcher Brian Simpson honored by the Acoustical Society of America

Wright State psychology alumnus Brian Simpson was named as a Fellow of the Acoustical Society of America. Continue reading →

Satellite link

Wright State mathematics major Catherine Embury researches satellites for NASA as part of an internship

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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