Student Profile

World class

A Fulbright in Taiwan will be the latest of many international education experiences for Wright State student Emma Peterson
Posted on April 8, 2019 by Jim Hannah

When she begins her Fulbright experience in Taiwan this summer, it will be the fifth foreign country Emma Peterson has lived and studied in during the past four years. Continue reading →

Health department

Wright State senior Katelyn Howard uses her education in sports science to help cancer patients
Posted on March 25, 2019 by Jim Hannah

Katelyn Howard, a senior sports science major at Wright State, helps cancer patients with their physical therapy as part of her job at Maple Tree Cancer Alliance. Continue reading →

Ring leader

Wright State music student Noah Carpenter brings the carillon to life from atop a bell tower at a Middletown church
Posted on February 25, 2019 by Jim Hannah

Noah Carpenter, organ performance and vocal music education major, may be the youngest carillonneur in the country. Continue reading →

Digital detective

Wright State computer science major Jacquelyn Smith completes internship with the FBI
Posted on February 11, 2019 by Jim Hannah

An internship with the FBI has led Wright State junior Jacquelyn Smith to pursue a career in law enforcement after she graduates. Continue reading →

Chemical properties

Wright State student Catherine Evers Smith is right at home doing research in the chem lab
Posted on January 28, 2019 by Jim Hannah

Wright State senior Catherine Evers Smith is part of a research team that received funding from the National Institutes of Health to work on a novel approach to fight cancer. Continue reading →

Intelligent design

Wright State grad student Angela Reichelderfer creates historical dressmaking exhibit as part of her master’s thesis
Posted on January 25, 2019 by Jim Hannah

Wright State graduate student Angela Reichelderfer’s exhibit featuring historical dresses is on display at the Stein Galleries in the Creative Arts Center through Feb. 17. Continue reading →

Map quest

Wright State senior Denis Barry Jr. captures first place in regional geography competition
Posted on January 14, 2019 by Jim Hannah

A passion for counties, maps, highways and exploring has lead Wright State University senior Denis Barry Jr. to a career in geography. Continue reading →

3D thinking

Wright State senior Rachel Evans completes manufacturing internship at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Posted on December 10, 2018 by Jim Hannah

Rachel Evans, a senior majoring in mechanical engineering at Wright State University, researched new manufacturing technologies during a summer internship. Continue reading →

Psychological moment

Wright State graduate student Gillian LaRue serving national leadership position in The Association of Black Psychologists’ Student Circle
Posted on November 13, 2018 by Jim Hannah

Gillian LaRue is pursuing a PsyD. at the Wright State School of Professional Psychology and hopes to work with patients at a state mental hospital after graduating. Continue reading →

Home sweet health

Wright State nursing student studying to create her “American dream” in health care
Posted on October 29, 2018 by Nicole L. Craw

Wright State nursing student Rosa Aguilar wants to provide care in the Hispanic community within the greater Dayton area. Continue reading →