People of Wright State

Paving the way

Craftsmanship of Wright State’s Sung Kim keeps campus walkways safe, beautiful

Replacing up to 60 pavers a day, Sung Kim, a grounds maintenance worker at Wright State, keeps walkways on the university’s campus safe and beautiful. Continue reading →

Social Star

Wright State senior Alli Fitzpatrick makes millions laugh with vivacious social media character

Wright State senior Alli Fitzpatrick makes millions laugh with a vivacious social media character. Continue reading →

Interest of conflict

Incoming Wright State student Sierra Butler helps resolve disputes at Dayton Mediation Center
Sierra Butler in the Student Union

Incoming Wright State student Sierra Butler helps resolve disputes at the Dayton Mediation Center. She will soon pursue a bachelor’s degree in psychology. Continue reading →

Perfect fit

Wright State alum Paula Cosby '12 helps jobseekers with Clothes That Work
Paula Cosby with outfits from Clothes That Work

Wright State M.P.A. graduate Paula Cosby ’12 helps jobseekers dress professionally and build confidence as executive director of Clothes That Work. Continue reading →

Drawing interest

Wright State’s Alexis Schankin brings her artistic skills to Office of Institutional Research
Alexis Schankin with infographics and artist sketches

Wright State student Alexis Schankin brings her artistic skills to Office of Institutional Research, where she designs infographics, posters and other materials to illustrate numbers and data. Continue reading →

College cradle

Wright State’s Billi Ewing watched her baby daughter grow up on campus
Billi Ewing holding graduation card

Wright State graduate Billi Ewing watched her baby daughter grow up on campus. Continue reading →

Photo effect

Image from Dunbar Library archives inspires Wright State’s Gino Pasi to make a movie
Gino Pasi in the archives

An image from Special Collections and Archives inspires Wright State archivist Gino Pasi to make a movie. Continue reading →

Statistical standout

Wright State graduate Whit Alley '15 scores with Nielsen Ratings
Whit Alley in the Student Union

Wright State statistics graduate Whit Alley ’15 scores a job with Nielsen Ratings after answering question from interviewers that tripped up other candidates. Continue reading →

Special delivery

Dunbar Library’s Mandy Wilson a major force in the world of bowling
Mandy Wilson with bowling ball in library stacks

When she’s not managing the stacks in Wright State’s Dunbar Library, Mandy Wilson is knocking down pins as a professional bowler. Continue reading →

Drum role

Wright State's Jeff Brooks plays for heads of state as member of United States Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps
Jeff Brooks playing snare drum in the Capitol Building

Wright State graduate Jeff Brooks plays for heads of state as member of the United States Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps. Continue reading →