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‘Here’s your opportunity. Go take it.’

Internship helps Wright State student Nathan Fairweather see his impact — and his future in software engineering
Nathan Fairweather standing and smiling, with arms crossed, in front of NEC Building windows

Computer science major Nathan Fairweather secured a rare first-year software engineering internship through Wright State’s Work Forward program, confirming his abilities and jump-starting his career. Continue reading

Wake-up call

Wright State senior Lily Kaval channels narcolepsy experience into nationally recognized research

Wright State senior Lily Kaval has turned her experience living with narcolepsy into impactful research, earning an invitation to present her work at the highly competitive 2026 American Counseling Association conference. Continue reading

Portrait of perseverance

Elementary education major Mylie Green overcomes obstacles to thrive as a Wright State student

Mylie Green arrived at Wright State unsure she’d last a semester. Now she’s a Student Government senator, passionate advocate for students who need a voice and future teacher determined to make a difference in the classroom. Continue reading

From barista to CEO

Wright State business student Rahul Balami has always believed that taking small steps forward will lead to big adventures
Rahul Balami standing in front of ReyRey Café.

Rahul Balami started his Wright State journey behind the counter at ReyRey Café and, within a year, advanced from barista to CFO and then CEO of the student-run business. Continue reading

Wright State senior paints a new path through fine arts internship

A new partnership between Wright State and the Miami Valley School is giving painting major Cienna Wallace real-world classroom experience and opening doors for future fine arts students interested in teaching. Continue reading

Listening with her heart

Student Government President Shloka Ravinuthala champions student voices and campus connections

Wright State biomedical engineering major Shloka Ravinuthala leads the Student Government Association with empathy and a commitment to amplifying student voices across campus. Continue reading