People of Wright State

Thinking it over

Iraq veteran Fred Hockney studies philosophy to try to make sense of his experience
Fred Hockney

Iraq war veteran Fred Hockney uses the study of philosophy at Wright State University to help unlock the mystery of his experience. Continue reading

Wright State alum Arif Malik wins prestigious National Science Foundation career award

Arif Malik

Arif Malik obtained his Ph.D. and master’s and bachelor’s degrees in engineering from Wright State. Continue reading

No quit

Wright State’s Gwendolyn Reynolds refused to surrender to crushing series of setbacks
Gwendolyn Reynolds

Gwendolyn Reynolds, a 48-year-old single mother, is poised to get her B.A. in social work, overcoming a series of setbacks that would have derailed most other students. Continue reading

Interview with Wright State alumnus and author James Brubaker

James Brubaker

Wright State alumnus James Brubaker, who teaches creative writing at Southwest Missouri State University, is the author of several books. Continue reading

Interview with Wright State grad and author Ryan Ireland

Ryan Ireland

Ryan Ireland, who earned his B.A. and M.A. in English from Wright State, will publish “Beyond the Horizon” in March. Continue reading

Wright State grad Cedric Alexander named to presidential panel on community policing

Cedric Alexander speaking at Wright State

School of Professional Psychology graduate Cedric Alexander selected to serve on a White House task force to study ways to improve community policing. Continue reading

Security blanket

Wright State grad Curtis Rowland working as chief scientist at National Air and Space Intelligence Center
Curtis Rowland at Air Force base

Curtis Rowland, who has two engineering degrees from Wright State, is chief scientist at the National Air and Space Intelligence Center. Continue reading

Bird calling

Wright State grad Lorrie Monteiro is curator of The American Pigeon Museum & Library
Lorrie Monteiro

Wright State history graduate Lorrie Monteiro is curator of The American Pigeon Museum & Library in Oklahoma City. Continue reading

Highly technical

Wright State’s Emma Harmeyer turns technical-writing internship into career start
Emma Harmeyer

Wright State communication major Emma Harmeyer turned a technical-writing internship into a full-time job when she graduates. Continue reading

Family history

Paths converge for a father and son in Wright State’s Department of History
John Luchin Jr. and John Luchin III,

Father and son work together at the National Museum of the United States Air Force and in Wright State’s Public History program. Continue reading