Author Archives: Nicole L. Craw

Alone together

As the Bolinga Black Cultural Resources Center celebrates 50 years, its founding members look back on a time of struggle and progress

The cultural impetus for the founding of the Bolinga Black Cultural Resources Center goes back to the very first days of Wright State’s existence. Continue reading

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A vision of love and community

In the 13-year history of the African American Alumni Society’s scholarship program, countless black students’ lives have been enriched through education and community

Wright State alumni collaborated with the Bolinga Black Cultural Resources Center to establish the African American Alumni Society scholarship. Continue reading

Posted in Alumni, Alumni Association, Giving, Home news sidebar, Magazine, News, Social Sciences and International Studies |

ArtsGala at 20

Wright State’s premier arts event and fundraiser celebrates 20th year in April

Since 2000, ArtsGala has raised more than $2.7 million in arts scholarships, equaling 765 individual scholarships provided for students Continue reading

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Home sweet health

Wright State nursing student studying to create her “American dream” in health care

Wright State nursing student Rosa Aguilar wants to provide care in the Hispanic community within the greater Dayton area. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Giving, Latino Center, News, Nursing, Nursing, Kinesiology, & Health Sciences, Student Profile |

Alexa, who is Joe Jessup?

Joe Jessup ’98 is paving the way for innovation at Amazon, one Alexa at a time

The senior manager of software development on Amazon’s Alexa, Joe Jessup established a scholarship to support undergraduate business and computer science students at Wright State. Continue reading

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Raise Wright

Wright State’s new one-stop shop for funding inspiring student projects

Raise Wright is the university’s online crowdfunding program for student-led fundraising projects administered by the Office of Annual Giving. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Arts Scene, Fine and Performing Arts, Giving, Home news sidebar, Liberal Arts, News |

Take me to Wakanda

Alumna Hannah Beachler ’05 creates her vision of fictional world as production designer in Marvel’s 'Black Panther'

The Wright State Alumni Association named Hannah Beachler ’05 the winner of its 2018 Alumna of the Year Award. Continue reading

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