Student Profile

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Wright State grad student Jazmin Perez sparkles at TEDxDayton Salon Food Talk

Jazmin Perez, who is pursuing a master’s degree in international and comparative politics at Wright State, grew up working in her parents’ restaurant. Continue reading

Upwardly mobile

Graduating student Hunter Whitt applauds Wright State’s support of students with disabilities

Hunter Whitt will graduate from Wright State in December with a bachelor’s degree in communications, a minor in health communications and aspirations of becoming a school counselor. Continue reading

Tribal matters

Wright State student Aaron Osborn works to grow Native American Student Association

Aaron Osborn, a social science education major, embraces his family roots through the Native American Student Association at Wright State. Continue reading

Worldly wisdom

Grad student Holly-Kristina Averette comes home to Wright State after national, international hopscotching

Holly-Kristina Averette is pursuing her master’s degree in student affairs, works as an administrative assistant in the Office of the President and serves as a President’s Ambassador Continue reading

Work product

Economics major Riley Williams spreading his wings at Wright State

Riley Williams transferred to Wright State as a freshman and immediately felt like he had a place in the university community. Continue reading

Battle tested

Wright State grad student Loghan Young turns military experience into college success

Loghan Young, a Master of Public Administration student, helps fellow veterans succeed as a graduate assistant in the Veteran and Military Center. Continue reading

Fresh start

Wright State accountancy major Darrell Frye returns to college to pursue a new career

After getting laid off, Darrell Frye hopes a new accounting degree from Wright State will open up numerous job opportunities in the future. Continue reading

Leading man

Wright State student Kevin Jones dives deep into government, activism and community service

Kevin Jones is president of Black Men on the Move and associate director of diversity and inclusion and chief policy officer of the Student Government Association. Continue reading

Physical attraction

Wright State senior Faith White sees Army ROTC as pathway to medical career

Wright State Army ROTC Cadet Faith White intends to serve at least four years of active duty in the Army after graduating in December with a biological sciences degree. Continue reading

MBA student Mandy Shoopman organizing tornado relief run/walk

The Dayton Tornado Relief 5K/10K Run/Walk Benefiting The Foodbank takes place Sept. 15 at Island MetroPark in Dayton. Continue reading