Student Profile

College spirit

Wright State’s Nickolas Hayden flourishing on the heels of getting his GED

Nickolas Hayden is majoring in computer engineering and philosophy and hopes to pursue a career in computer programming or create apps or video games. Continue reading →

Target talent

Wright State grad student Matthew Scherreik’s paper on target recognition wins top award in international competition

Matthew Scherreik, who is pursuing a Ph.D. in electrical engineering, won the Lockheed Martin Best Student Paper award for the third year in a row. Continue reading →

Wright State senior overcomes challenges to shine in the field of sports

Alan Hieber, a senior mass communication major, stays active by competing in races and by covering sports for The Guardian student newspaper. Continue reading →

Turning a setback into a comeback

Pitcher Katie Neary overcame a severe injury that left her unable to walk to join the Wright State softball team. Continue reading →

All the right moves

Wright State student Alimamy Barrie skies in university’s dance program

As a freshman, Alimamy Barrie would sneak into classes to watch because he loved dance. Now, he is a senior graduating with a bachelor’s degree in dance and pre-pharmacy. Continue reading →

Stage of excitement

Wright State graduate student Shelby Dixon '14 helps produce pictorial timeline for Dayton’s Victoria Theatre

Shelby Dixon, a graduate public history student at Wright State, helped create pictorial timeline at Dayton’s historic Victoria Theatre to mark its 150th anniversary. Continue reading →

ArtsGala scholarship keeps art student painting

Wright State art student Aileen Cave finds purpose in painting after a career in banking and law. Continue reading →

Singing instrument

In a tiny office overlooking the Creative Arts Center’s student lounge, vocal perfection is being created. Jasmine Easler’s voice spills out of the second-floor room, into the lounge below and the Creative Arts Center Commons. Continue reading →

Music material

Passion for playing lures Alex Ryan from the family farm to Wright State

A passion for playing lures music education major Alex Ryan from the family farm to Wright State. Continue reading →

A heart for service

Wright State marketing major Holley Mapel keeps a busy college schedule and active lifestyle, getting involved on and off campus. Continue reading →