Student Profile

Rowdy reveal

Wright State student Carly Blessing, who has played Rowdy Raider for years, poised to graduate

After performing as Rowdy Raider, Wright State senior Carly Blessing aims to work as a character performer at Disney World. Continue reading

Getting involved

Passion for law drives nontraditional student leader at Wright State

Stephanie Buettner, a political science major at Wright State, is president of the Student Government Association, an intern with Student Legal Services and president of her sorority. Continue reading

Multiplicity

Elementary education major Kristina White leads in the classroom and on campus across multiple roles

Wright State junior Kristina White thrives as a leader for student organizations and in the College of Health, Education and Human Services. Continue reading

Super-human resources

Kayla Metz is thriving as a student-leader in Wright State’s Raj Soin College of Business

Kayla Metz’s passion for helping others inspired her to pursue a degree in human resource management at Wright State. Continue reading

Designed delivery

Wright State student-athlete Alex Drsek takes full advantage of her opportunities in college

Whether it’s in the classroom or at the bowling alley, Wright State grad student Alex Drsek aims to be the best. Continue reading

Switch hitter

From sports medicine to fire and rescue, Wright State student’s career path changed for the better

Ryan Clark was inspired to pursue a career in emergency medical services after connecting with the Fairborn Fire Department during a course at Wright State. Continue reading

Rural route

Wright State engineering Ph.D. student Morgan Highlander receives a prestigious NIH award

Morgan Highlander, who is pursuing a Ph.D. in engineering at Wright State, received a two-year National Institutes of Health diversity award to support her research on amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or ALS. Continue reading

World traveler

Wright State graduate student adding MIS degree to international resume

Wright State’s Master of Information Systems provides veteran Brandon Hubley the flexibility to see the world while pursuing a degree. Continue reading

Helping those in need

Wright State MPA student makes an impact in the community in Dayton and Burundi

Angela Bingaya, a Master of Public Administration student at Wright State, helps people in need in Burundi and Dayton through her family’s nonprofit organization. Continue reading

Champion for commuters

Wright State photography major Selvin Bacon-Velasquez advocates for commuter students through the Commuter Student Association and the Student Government. Continue reading