Author Archives: Kim Patton

Wright State University Foundation accepting applications for Students First Fund grants

Program supports student success initiatives at the Dayton and Lake campuses

All students, faculty and staff with a creative concept to promote student success are welcome to apply for a Students First Fund grant by Feb. 23, 2024. Continue reading

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Wright Day to Give scheduled for Oct. 3

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

For this year’s Wright Day to Give, donors are invited to “Give Back to the Pack” and help the university reach its goal of 1,100 donors. Continue reading

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

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

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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

Posted in Academics, Biomedical, Industrial, and Human Factors Engineering, Engineering & Computer Science, Giving, Home news sidebar, News |

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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