People of Wright State

Z is for zeal

Wright State alum Zontaye Richardson uses thrift shop to channel her passion for community
Posted on December 19, 2017 by Jim Hannah

Zontaye Richardson’s west Dayton store TheZe DealZ has become as a place to socialize, network and pitch in to help neighbors in need. Continue reading →

Special care

Wright State researchers use gaming app to study burnout among caregivers of dementia patients
Posted on December 13, 2017 by Jim Hannah

The study, led by Wright State computer science and social work researchers, uses word games, apps and skin sensors. Continue reading →

First string

Wright State alum Michael Bard again featured soloist at Kennedy Center holiday concerts
Posted on December 12, 2017 by Jim Hannah

Michael Bard, who graduated from Wright State with a bachelor’s degree in music in 1991, will perform at the Kennedy Center Washington Choral Arts Society holiday concerts Dec. 17, 18 and 24. Continue reading →

Going for it all

Wright State exchange student Milica Knezevic conquers scuba diving, skydiving, rugby despite disability
Posted on December 11, 2017 by Jim Hannah

Engineering student Milica Knezevic chronicles her sporting adventures through her popular YouTube channel. Continue reading →

Wright State film grad Hannah Beachler talks about working on ‘Moonlight,’ ‘Black Panther’

Posted on December 7, 2017 by Bob Mihalek

Hannah Beachler, who received a B.F.A. from Wright State in 2005, talked about her successful career and answered questions during a discussion with performing arts students. Continue reading →

Symphonic streak

Wright State’s Herb Dregalla poised to conduct 'Nutcracker Ballet' in Nebraska for 23rd consecutive year
Posted on December 6, 2017 by Jim Hannah

Music educator Herb Dregalla will conduct three “Nutcracker” performances with the Nebraska Symphony Chamber Orchestra on Dec. 16 and 17. Continue reading →

Scrap value

Wright State alum Sheila Skimmerhorn remembers the university’s beginnings
Posted on December 4, 2017 by Jim Hannah

Sheila Skimmerhorn, the first student to register and complete her degree at what would become Wright State, kept a scrapbook of the university’s early days. Continue reading →

Declaration of independence

Wright State senior Vicky Lindsey flourishes in the university’s Independent Scholars Network dedicated to the empowerment of foster youth
Posted on November 27, 2017 by Jim Hannah

Vicky Lindsey is set to graduate early from Wright State with a degree in communication studies. Continue reading →

Childhood interest in science leads medical student to pursue M.D./Ph.D. degree

Posted on November 20, 2017 by Heather Maurer

During her M.D./Ph.D. studies with the Boonshoft School of Medicine and the College of Science and Mathematics, Jessica Myers will research mental illness and functional magnetic resonance imaging. Continue reading →