Author Archives: Kim Patton

Music of the night

Wright State graduate Kate Mueller performs in the North American tour of “The Phantom of the Opera”

For Kate Mueller, a 2015 graduate of Wright State’s acting and musical theatre program, being part of “The Phantom of the Opera” ensemble is a dream come true. Continue reading

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Wright State grad Ann Weisgarber to give keynote at annual Public History Symposium

The seventh annual Public History Symposium takes place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Discovery Room of the Student Union. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Around Campus, Graduate, Home news sidebar, Humanities and Cultural Studies, Liberal Arts, Libraries, News, Special Collections and Archives, Student Union |

Celebrating 40 years of employee giving

Wright State University’s annual Campus Scholarship and Innovation Campaign (CSIC) launches March 12

Faculty, staff and retirees may choose among Wright State’s more than 1,900 scholarships and programs during the annual Campus Scholarship and Innovation Campaign “40 Years in the Making.” Continue reading

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A place to shine

Wright State University graduates Rob and Ann Weisgarber help create a new home for university’s priceless archives

Wright State graduates Rob and Ann Weisgarber are among the first donors to support the campaign to build a new home for Special Collections and Archives. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Alumni Association, Business, Finance, Accountancy, Management Information Systems, and Economics, Giving, Home news sidebar, Liberal Arts, Libraries, News, Social Work & Human Services, Special Collections and Archives |

Mission accomplished

Air Force veteran Jonathan Granata found a home and the support he needed in Wright State’s Office of Veterans Affairs and the university’s Veteran and Military Center. He’s givien back by providing a gift to support the center's Quiet Study Room

Air Force veteran Jonathan Granata found a home and the support he needed in Wright State’s Office of Veterans Affairs and later the university’s Veteran and Military Center. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Alumni Association, Alumni Profile, Education & Leadership, Giving, Health, Education, & Human Services, Home news sidebar, Military & Veterans, News |

Preserving history

Wright State University launches $6.5 million fundraising campaign to create a new home for priceless archives

Discover Your Story: The Campaign for the Wright State University Archives Center will provide a new home for the university’s world-renowned Special Collections and Archives. Continue reading

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Lifting the burden

Wright State nursing grad helps single mother earn her B.S.N.

Joyce Rutherford-Donner ’82, who knows the struggles of balancing school with the responsibilities of being a single mother, helps current Wright State nursing students who face the same challenges. Continue reading

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CSIC celebrates Wright State’s 50th anniversary

2017 campaign launches on March 9

Faculty, staff and retirees may choose among 1,900 scholarships and programs during the annual Campus Scholarship and Innovation Campaign “50 Years: See the Change. Be the Impact.” Continue reading

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Wright State University to dedicate the Vishal Soin Innovation Park

Named in honor of former board chair, park will increase university's visibility along I-675 and provide new opportunities for business, industry collaborations

The park, supported by a gift from the Soin Family Foundation, is located on the south side of Colonel Glenn Highway, directly across from Wright State’s Dayton Campus. Continue reading

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From Wright State to Hollywood

Emmy Award–winning screenwriter Erik Bork (’89) reflects on his days as a motion pictures student and working with Tom Hanks

Even though he’s collaborated with such Hollywood A-listers as Tom Hanks, Steven Spielberg, Brian Grazer, and Ron Howard, Erik Bork didn’t always dream of making movies. “When I was in high school, I started gravitating toward the creative arts of some … Continue reading

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