People of Wright State

Good chemistry

Dual chemistry and music major Ben Kressbach is thriving at Wright State

Ben Kressbach, who is originally from San Antonio, found the support he needed at Wright State to pursue his passion in chemistry and music. Continue reading

Wright State Boonshoft School of Medicine graduate embraces role of trailblazer

Olatunde Bashorun is the first African American male student from the Boonshoft School of Medicine to match into a competitive integrated plastic and reconstructive surgery residency program. Continue reading

Support network

2024 grad Colin Bramlage found vital support at Wright State and a job at Wright-Patterson Air Force

After interning at Wright-Patterson Air Force, management information systems major Colin Bramlage landed a job in military project development after spring graduation. Continue reading

Paving the way

Graduate student Zach Ashby finds his direction at Wright State

Graduate student Zach Ashby found the perfect option to pursue his career goals in Wright State’s graduate human factors and industrial/organizational psychology program. Continue reading

Warm greeting

Katie Able excels after transferring to Wright State's Lake Campus

Katie Able, a middle childhood education major, has enjoyed her transfer experience at Wright State’s Lake Campus. Continue reading

Lake Campus alum’s success a family affair

Part of the series: 2024 Alumni Achievement Awards

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

Setting the stage

Design and technology student Anna Hunter works behind the scenes designing sets, making props and managing the stage during Wright State theatre productions. Continue reading

Rowdy reveal

Wright State student Carly Blessing, who has played Rowdy Raider for years, poised to graduate

After performing as Rowdy Raider, Wright State senior Carly Blessing aims to work as a character performer at Disney World. Continue reading

Getting involved

Passion for law drives nontraditional student leader at Wright State

Stephanie Buettner, a political science major at Wright State, is president of the Student Government Association, an intern with Student Legal Services and president of her sorority. Continue reading

Making his mark

Wright State alum John Quillen is thriving in the architecture, engineering and construction industry

Through his professional engineering, design and consulting firm, Wright State electrical engineering alum John Quillen works on projects that touch the lives of thousands of people every day. Continue reading