Author Archives: Kim Patton

A salute to our nation’s finest

Delores Etter ’70, ’72 establishes scholarship for Wright State students from military families

The Delores and Jerry Etter Scholarship will help students in the College of Science and Mathematics or the College of Engineering and Computer Science. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Alumni Profile, Center for Workforce Development, Engineering & Computer Science, Giving, Home news sidebar, Mathematics & Statistics, News, Science & Mathematics |

John and Shirley Berry commit $1.5 million to student success initiatives at Wright State

In appreciation of the Berrys’ gift, Wright State named the 220-seat auditorium in the Student Success Center the John and Shirley ’77 Berry Auditorium. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Around Campus, Campus Growth, Education & Leadership, Giving, Health, Education, & Human Services, Home news sidebar, Homepage Photos and Video, News, Student Success, Videos |

Enterprise Holdings Foundation invests in the professional development of Wright State students

$3,000 grant will be utilized for services and programs to help students launch their careers. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Career Services, Giving, Home news sidebar, Liberal Arts, News |

A wonderful life

Grateful for Wright State’s impact on their lives, Ron ’76, ’84 and Joan Amos pay it forward for future generations

The Ron and Joan Amos Family Scholarship provides assistance to students who are working their way through college. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Alumni Profile, Business, Finance, Accountancy, Management Information Systems, and Economics, Giving, Graduate, Home news sidebar, MBA, News |

CSIC to Rise. Shine.

2016 Campaign Kicks Off with Celebration on February 25

CSIC is ready to rise once again with a kickoff celebration on Thursday, Feb. 25, at 3 p.m. in the Student Union Apollo Room. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Around Campus, Business, Engineering & Computer Science, Giving, Graduate, Health and Exercise Sciences, Health, Education, & Human Services, Home news sidebar, Honors Program, Lake Campus, Liberal Arts, News, Offices, Science & Mathematics, Special Categories, Student Success |

Reynolds and Reynolds Foundation sponsors first student-operated café at Wright State University

Opening Dec. 2, ReyRey Café will promote student entrepreneurship in the Raj Soin College of Business

Wright State will celebrate the opening of the ReyRey Café in Rike Hall with a grand opening ceremony at 2 p.m. on Dec. 2. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Around Campus, Business, Center for Workforce Development, Engineering & Computer Science, Finance, Accountancy, Management Information Systems, and Economics, Giving, Home news sidebar, Lake Campus, MBA, News, Supply Chain Management, Marketing, and Management |

A moment in the spotlight

Wright State students, faculty and alumni perform live on stage with Kristin Chenoweth
Singers with Kristin Chenoweth

Wright State students, faculty and alumni perform live on stage at the Fraze Pavilion in Kettering with Kristin Chenoweth. Continue reading

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

Keeping the Spirit of Innovation Alive

Amanda Wright Lane, co-chair of the Rise. Shine. campaign, reflects on the legacy of her famous ancestors and the university that bears their name

We know them as the inventors of the airplane and namesakes for Wright State University. But to Amanda Wright Lane, Orville and Wilbur Wright are so much more than two of the greatest innovators who ever lived. They are family. … Continue reading

Posted in Magazine, News |

A Work in Progress

Warehouse 13 star Eddie McClintock reflects on his days at Wright State, his acting career, and becoming the man he is today

When Eddie McClintock was a student at Wright State University in the late ’80s and early ’90s, becoming a successful Hollywood actor was about the furthest thing from his mind. “I was not a great student. I didn’t know what … Continue reading

Posted in Magazine, News |

Wright State Launches $150 Million Campaign

Academy Award–winning actor Tom Hanks leads the largest fundraising initiative in Wright State’s history

Our namesakes, the Wright brothers, used ingenuity and innovation to make a lasting impact on the world. Today, we rise on their wings, prepared to shine, as we lift our university to new heights. Ahead, we see a bright future, … Continue reading

Posted in Magazine, News |