Wright State Headlines
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Jul 3
Wright State alum Lindsay Aitchison fulfills childhood space-agency dream
Wright State engineering alum Lindsay Aitchison received the 2025 College of Graduate Programs and Honors Studies Outstanding Alumni Award. Continue reading
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Jul 2
Wright State business professor, alumnus honored by regional technology organizations
Technology First honored Amir Zadeh, professor of management information systems, as the 2024 Tech Educator of the Year and recognized grad Brandon Hubley with the Award of Excellence in the Student Project category. Continue reading
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Jul 1
Wright State University Foundation awards 11 Students First Fund projects
Student-focused initiatives — ranging from wellness and professional development to inclusive leadership and campus spirit — received 2025 Students First Fund grants from the Wright State University Foundation. Continue reading
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Jun 30
Gov. DeWine reappoints Board Treasurer Beth Ferris and names student Ella Vaught to Wright State Board of Trustees
Beth Ferris received a six-year term on the Wright State University Board of Trustees and Ella Vaught, a sophomore marketing major, received a two-year term. Continue reading
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Jun 26
Joe Gruenberg’s 40-Year support for Wright State celebrated with Honorary Alumnus Award
Forty years after helping build the first on-campus housing at Wright State, Joe Gruenberg continues to support the university. Continue reading
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People of Wright State
Breathtaking
Wright State graduate student Ryan Rakoczy’s neuroscience research takes on new meaning after premature birth of his son
Physiology and neuroscience graduate student Ryan Rakoczy hopes to develop better treatments for prematurely born infants and others with breathing ailments. Continue reading
An inspirational start
Emma Stempfley’s mother and father both inspired the first-year Wright State student to study biomedical engineering. Continue reading
On the march
Wright State alum Kyle Young '05 helps make Indiana marching band national champion
Kyle Young has taught music and direct band programs at Fairborn High School, Mason City School District and Carmel High School in Indiana. Continue reading
Wright State alumna has perfect recipe for career in culinary arts
Wright State graduate Michelle Bridges turned her lifelong passion for cooking into a successful culinary career. Continue reading
Sourcing sojourn
Wright State’s Sarah Tritle attends prestigious Global Executive Summit
Wright State business major Sarah Tritle wants to work as a supply chain manager for the Air Force Materiel Command. Continue reading
Plumbing fixture
Wright State grad Chris Heeter '04 uses English degree in flourishing plumbing business
Chris Heeter says his his English degree from Wright State gave him the discipline and skills needed to run his company. Continue reading
Inside job
Wright State’s Chinonye Chukwu launches pioneering film project with incarcerated women
Watch films written by incarcerated women as part of the “Pens to Pictures” project in the Creative Arts Center at noon on Dec 4. Continue reading
Wright State faculty member honored for efforts in Latino community
Jim Dunne, associate professor of teacher education, was recognized by the Ohio Latino Affairs Commission for his work at El Puente Learning Center in Dayton. Continue reading
Going places
Wright State MBA student Tasha Fox turns college experience into whirlwind of overseas study, volunteering
Tasha Fox has taken study abroad trips to Belgium, Tanzania, China, France and Israel. Continue reading
French scholar Pascale Abadie receives Wright State’s 2016 International Education Award
Pascale Abadie, an assistant professor of French, is a driving force of Wright State’s France Ambassador Program. Continue reading
