Success Stories

Student Profiles

No doubt about it

Tara-Yesomi Wenegieme, a biological sciences major at Wright State, wants to become a doctor and conduct research, possibly in pathology.

‘Miles to go before I sleep’

Syeda Bahar, a master of public administration student, is a leader on campus, has interned with nonprofit community organizations and has participated in an international leadership conference.

Restaurant résumé

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

Upwardly mobile

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.

Tribal matters

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

Worldly wisdom

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

Alumni

Amanda Gray ’14, Music Education

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Kylene (Griffith) Terhune ’13, Music Performance (Vocal)

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Second nature

As the football player lay on the field with a possible spinal cord injury, the words of athletic trainer Miranda Martin’s instructor kept ringing in her ears.

Jasmine (Easler) Schmenk ’16, Acting

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Making music

Wright State music graduate Kris Kropff intended to work at music publisher Lorenz Corporation for six months. Nearly 20 years later, she's the company's president.

Kristen Wagers, Art (Painting)

"The ARTSGALA scholarship has done so much for me. My scholarship has made what I love to do possible, and I can't say thank you enough!

Faculty

Staff Profile