People of Wright State

Let’s roll

Wright State faculty member Megan Faragher finds connections between the classroom and roller derby rink

Megan Faragher, an associate professor of English at Wright State’s Lake Campus, is co-captain of the nationally ranked Gem City Roller Derby team. Continue reading

Set up for success

Wright State paved the way for two-time alumna Nicole Cantrell

Alumna Nicole Cantrell, who works in the contracting career field at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, often returns to Wright State to participate in career fairs and speaker events. Continue reading

Forward thinking

Wright State marketing graduate Zach Strauss's Grey Matter earns national acclaim

Wright State graduate Zach Strauss’s marketing firm Grey Matter has been recognized as one of the fast-growing companies in the Midwest. Continue reading

Engineering avenues

Gary Neal Jr., a senior mechanical engineering major and student leader at Wright State, had a transformative experience during an internship with GE Aerospace. Continue reading

Deep roots

Wright State alumna Brooke Solomito provides Madison Township residents with food they love and service they crave

Brooke Solomito uses skills she learned as an organizational leadership student at Wright State to run a successful hot dog stand in Butler County. Continue reading

Engineered movement

Wright State student Bri Chan combines her passion for dance and biomedical engineering into a unique college experience. Continue reading

Contemporary cupping

Coffee business is a ‘dream come true’ for Wright State alumna

Two-time Wright State graduate Mindy Hoffbauer partnered with her son to open ContempoRoast coffee shop in Centerville. Continue reading

Air power

Wright State engineering student Jacob Jadischke overcomes obstacles, makes dreams take flight

Wright State’s College of Engineering and Computer Science gives Ph.D. student Jacob Jadischke opportunities to conduct research at the Air Force Research Laboratory. Continue reading

On the academic fast track

Drew Sprenkel, an 18-year-old junior neuroscience major, benefits from mentorship with Wright State President Sue Edwards. Continue reading

Overcoming the odds

Adrienne Draper, a Wright State marketing graduate, is now pursuing a Master of Public Administration while serving on the Englewood City Council. Continue reading