Rahul Balami flew from Nepal to Dayton with a passion for coffee and a plan. One internet search, one barista job and two semesters of hard work and smart decisions later, he was running an entire enterprise.
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.
Wright State biomedical engineering major Shloka Ravinuthala leads the Student Government Association with empathy and a commitment to amplifying student voices across campus.
Miley Stotts, a first-generation college student, turned her passion for French into study abroad experiences that broadened her language skills, confidence and worldview thanks to the support of Wright State’s study abroad programs.
Paige Patterson, a first-generation college student and standout on Wright State’s Division I bowling team, has embraced campus life, excelled academically and athletically, and aims for a career in sports marketing after graduation.
From teaching graduate-level courses to researching hardware security, Sayed Nowroz's Wright State education has prepared him for a pivotal role in developing Amazon's next-generation AI computing infrastructure.
Wright State graduate Tom Jenkins’ induction into the National Teachers Hall of Fame reflects nearly 30 years of dedication, perseverance and steadfast belief in the transformative power of public education.
Three members of the Stefko family — Joe III and his children Jordan and Joe IV — share a special bond as Wright State Boonshoft School of Medicine graduates, continuing a legacy of compassionate care and medical excellence.
Kevin Schmidt, now developing cutting-edge AI technologies for the Air Force Research Laboratory, credits his success to the experiences he received during his behavioral neuroscience studies at Wright State.
Issac Buschur, a musician and 2021 Wright State alumnus who works as an ER nurse at Dayton Children’s, entertained students, faculty and staff during the annual Laker Lawn Party.
Amir Zadeh, associate professor of management information systems, teaches the data visualization class for students pursuing their master of accountancy degrees.
Kip Wright earned two degrees at Lake Campus, founded its Police Academy, is the campus' conduct officer and has served as president of the Lake Campus Alumni Network.
Kunal Swani, associate professor of marketing, was appointed an associate editor of business-to-business research track for the Journal of Business Research.
Wright State professor Caroline Cao is an expert in the design and evaluation of enabling technology, such as haptics, navigational aids, and surgical simulation, for minimally invasive surgery.
Wright State volleyball coach Susan Clements represents the dedication, competitive spirit and passion that Wright State coaches exemplify on a weekly basis.
Michelle Nelson, a community health worker at Wright State Physicians Family Medicine, helps patients daily by connecting them to additional health and social services available in the community.
