Wright State Headlines
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Sep 27
Wright State motion pictures alumna, former adjunct professor wins Ohio Valley Regional Emmy
Wright State motion pictures graduate Selena Burks-Rentschler was honored for her work on the ThinkTV documentary “Redlining: Mapping Inequality in Dayton and Springfield.” Continue reading
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Sep 27
Annual Amigos Latinos gala to honor community members
The annual Amigos Latinos Gala, the signature fundraiser for the Amigos Latinos Scholarship at Wright State, will take place on Oct. 7 at the Wright State Nutter Center. Continue reading
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Sep 26
Wright State to promote mental well-being during Raider Resilience Week and World Mental Health Day
Wright State will host programming dedicated to nurturing the mental well-being of students, faculty and staff during Raider Resilience Week, Oct. 2–10, and World Mental Health Day on Oct. 10. Continue reading
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Sep 26
Running home
Screams of absolute elation and pure joy signaled the end of Wright State’s bid week as dozens of female students pledged to join five different sororities. Continue reading
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Sep 25
Boonshoft School of Medicine faculty part of surgical team that separated conjoined twins
A surgical team from Dayton Children’s Hospital that included three Wright State faculty members separated conjoined twins through a series of operations over the past two years. Continue reading
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Author Archives: Kim Patton
A doll for every child
Lisa Williams ’86, ’88 creates multicultural dolls that represent all children
For two-time Wright State graduate Lisa Williams, there is no better job than bringing joy and happiness to the faces of children and empowering and inspiring them to be their best. Continue reading
Building a brighter future
Corporate partners lend their time, talent and treasure to help engineering students thrive
Wright State’s Department of Biomedical, Industrial and Human Factors Engineering has launched a fundraising campaign to support student success. Continue reading
Wright State University Foundation welcomes new trustees
Linda Black-Kurek ’78 will serve as the foundation's board chair
The Wright State University Foundation has appointed six new trustees to its board, effective July 1, 2023. Continue reading
Lifting the burden
Joyce Rutherford-Donner Nursing Scholarship supports single parents pursuing nursing degrees
Wright State nursing student Tiffany Stewart is especially thankful for a scholarship that has lifted some of her financial burden. Continue reading
Helping future generations
Arthur Hill ’75 gives back with a gift to the Bolinga Black Cultural Resources Center and student scholarships
Wright State graduate Arthur Hill’s desire to help future students served by the Bolinga Black Cultural Resources Center and the African American Alumni Society inspired his recent gift to the university. Continue reading
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
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
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
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
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
