Author Archives: Kim Patton

Opening doors

M. Patrick Daniels Scholarship helps students with disabilities achieve their dreams

Amelia Whorton, who is pursuing a master’s degree in physiology and neuroscience at Wright State, wants to make the STEM fields more accessible. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Disability Services, Giving, Graduate, Home news sidebar, Medicine, Neuroscience, Cell Biology and Physiology, News, Science & Mathematics, Women in STEMM |

Raider roundup: Where are they now?

Former Wright State student-athletes reflect on their days of competition and life after sports

However their Wright State journey started and ended, the Raider family of student-athletes continues to make its mark throughout the Dayton region, Ohio and beyond. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Alumni Association, Athletics, Business, Home news sidebar, Magazine, Management & International Business, MBA, News |

Wright State University Foundation awards Students First Fund grants

Ten projects selected for the fifth year of Students First funding

The 10 projects that will receive Students First Fund grants will have far-reaching impacts on the Dayton and Lake campuses. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Campus Recreation, Engineering & Computer Science, Giving, Graduate, Health, Education, & Human Services, Home news sidebar, Honors Program, Human Services, Kinesiology & Health Sciences, Lake Campus, News, Nursing, Nursing, Kinesiology, & Health Sciences, Online Education, Professional Psychology, Psychology, Science & Mathematics, Social Work, Social Work & Human Services, Student Success, Undergraduate |

A creative force

From theme parks to cruise ships, acting alumnus Jake Lockwood puts his unique spin on elevating the guest experience

Wright State acting alumnus Jake Lockwood develops unique and interactive entertainment experiences for Disney audiences. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Alumni Association, Alumni Profile, Fine and Performing Arts, Home news sidebar, Liberal Arts, Magazine, News |

Join the crew

Faculty and staff can help Wright State students soar during the annual Campus Scholarship and Innovation Campaign

During Wright State’s annual Campus Scholarship and Innovation Campaign, faculty and staff can further impact students by making a gift to one of more than 2,000 scholarships and programs. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Faculty & Staff, Giving, Home news sidebar, News |

Wright State University Foundation accepting applications for Students First Fund grants for the fifth consecutive year

Program supports student success initiatives at the Dayton and Lake campuses

All Wright State students, faculty and staff with a creative concept to promote student success are welcome to apply for a Students First Fund grant. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Around Campus, Giving, Home news sidebar, News, Students First Fund |

Kroger to sponsor food drive for Raider Food Pantry at Jan. 28 basketball game

Fans who contribute a nonperishable food item will receive a voucher for one free ticket to the next Wright State home basketball game on Feb. 8. Continue reading

Posted in Around Campus, Athletics, Giving, Home news sidebar, News |

Powerful partnership

Wright State University receives a $3.6 million gift from Reynolds and Reynolds to create an Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans and new scholarships for business students

The Reynolds and Reynolds Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans at Wright State will support the success of military veterans who are aspiring entrepreneurs. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Accountancy, Business, Economics, Finance and Financial Services, Giving, Home news sidebar, Homepage Photos and Video, Info. Systems & Supply Chain Management, Management & International Business, Marketing, MBA, Military & Veterans, News, Social & Applied Economics, Videos |

Wright Day to Give scheduled for Oct. 6

Donors can make online gifts during the university’s sixth annual giving day

Since its inception, more than 3,300 donors have contributed over $612,000 to student scholarships and programs on the Wright Day to Give. Continue reading

Posted in Alumni, Alumni Association, Faculty & Staff, Giving, Home news sidebar, News |

Wright State University Foundation welcomes new trustees

Wright State alumni Tony Alexander, Bob Reynolds and Loghan Young and graduate student Doniska Taylor joined the Wright State University Foundation Board of Trustees. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Accountancy, Alumni, Alumni Association, Business, Education & Leadership, Giving, Graduate, Health, Education, & Human Services, Home news sidebar, Liberal Arts, News, Social Sciences and International Studies, Undergraduate |