Author Archives: Kris Sproles

Designer partnerships

Wright State staff member Debra Radford is customizing a new career

Debra Radford is the owner of Designs by Dee, a three-year-old customized embroidery business that she started in the basement of her Dayton-area home during the pandemic. Continue reading

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Top 10 Newsroom videos of 2023

The best Wright State Newsroom videos of 2023 featured a staff member’s dedication to “filling the gap,” impromptu jam sessions in unlikely places and some amazing Raiders “feeding the streetz.” Continue reading

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‘Tis the season

Wright State community working together to transform the university for the holidays

If you take a walk around the Dayton Campus, you will find colorful lights, beautiful plants and a lot of laughter and smiles. Continue reading

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A fantastic day

Wright State’s Raider Food Pantry receives its largest donation of the year

Wright State’s Police Department donated almost $2,000 worth of nonperishable goods after completing its No-Shave November fundraiser. Continue reading

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Building community

Wright State staff member Callista Hess was recognized for her lifelong philanthropy work

Wright State staff member Calista Hess received the Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy Award from the Association of Fundraising Professionals of Greater Dayton. Continue reading

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Healthy home

Wright State University nursing students receive hands-on training during home care lab

Wright State nursing students learn critical skills needed to care for patients at home during a unique lab experience. Continue reading

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Delicious donation

Wright State students sell soup and sandwiches to raise money for sick children

The smell of buttery toasted bread filled the Forest Lane Apartments Community Center for the annual Grilled Cheese Hotline, hosted by Wright State Miracle Makers. Continue reading

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Festive feast

Wright State University students, staff, faculty and alumni enjoyed a Thanksgiving meal together at the 12th annual Raidersgiving. Continue reading

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Top brass

Internationally renowned trumpeter is breaking barriers in music and changing careers at Wright State

Wright State music students received individual lessons from Canadian Brass trumpet player Ashley Hall-Tighe during a special guest artist residency. Continue reading

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Slamming diabetes

The Wright State women’s basketball program has partnered with SLAMT1D to broaden awareness of Type 1 diabetes during its home contest against Slippery Rock on Nov. 20.  Continue reading

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