Aubrey Wright

Aubrey Wright is a breaking news reporter on The Indianapolis Star's public safety team. 

About Me

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Meet Aubrey Wright, WFIU/WTIU'S new higher education reporter

Hi Bloomington! I’m Aubrey Wright, your new higher education reporter and Report for America Corps Member.

I’m originally from Ohio, but I’m excited to live and work with Hoosiers for the first time!

In my new role, I’ll be covering everything from universities and technical colleges to workforce development in the state. Indiana is home to renowned colleges and massive community college systems that impact thousands of people — students, employees, parents, alumni — every day.

My role will f

Aubrey Wright is a multimedia journalist based in Indianapolis, Indiana. She is currently a breaking news reporter for the Indianapolis Star. Her work focuses on public safety and crime. 

She worked as a Report for America Corps Member in Indiana Public Media WFIU/WTIU's newsroom. She produced radio, TV and digital stories. Motivated by community building and audience engagement, she values human-centered storytelling. 

She is a graduate of The Ohio State University, where she earned a BA in Journalism. At Ohio State, she served as the Managing Editor of Content for The Lantern and worked with the Office of International Affairs communication team. Readers can also find her byline in The Columbus Dispatch, Columbus Jewish News, and NPR.