Author Archives: Kim Patton

Wright State University Foundation awards Students First Fund grants

Eleven projects were selected for the fourth year of Students First funding

Eleven projects received Students First Fund grants ranging from $1,554 to $6,555 in funding. Continue reading

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Touching tribute

An estate gift creates an endowment honoring the late Wright State professor Larry Kurdek

An estate gift from his twin brother, Leonard, will allow the Dr. Larry Kurdek Endowed Scholarship to continue for perpetuity. Continue reading

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Join the crew  

Faculty and staff can help Wright State students take flight during the annual Campus Scholarship and Innovation Campaign

During this year’s CSIC, which runs from March 21 to April 22, Wright State faculty and staff are invited to join the Flight Crew. Continue reading

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ArtsGala returns

Wright State University fundraiser supports scholarships for students in the fine and performing arts

ArtsGala 2022 will feature more than 450 student performers in 13 unique performances. Continue reading

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Wright State University Foundation accepting applications for Students First Fund grants

Program supports student success initiatives at the Dayton and Lake Campuses

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

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Expanding opportunities

Harry Khamis, professor emeritus and former director of the Statistical Consulting Center, hopes his estate gift will help recruit more diverse students to the field of statistics

Retired Wright State faculty member Harry Khamis made a bequest in his estate to establish an endowed fund to support the Statistical Consulting Center and students studying statistics. Continue reading

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Paying it forward

Wright State graduate Bill Miller ’75 gives back to his alma mater through his generous support of the College of Engineering and Computer Science

Inspiring the next generation of engineers has influenced Wright State graduate Bill Miller to include the College of Engineering and Computer Science in his estate. Continue reading

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A passion for research

Shashaanka Ashili ’02 helps international graduate students in electrical engineering pursue their research dreams

During Wright Day to Give, alumnus Shashaanka Ashili will offer a matching gift challenge for donation to the Shashaanka Ashili International Grad Student Research Fund. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Alumni Association, Electrical Engineering, Engineering & Computer Science, Giving, Graduate, Home news sidebar, International Students, News, Research |

Where are they now? Model U.N.

Former Model U.N. members reflect on their experience and how it shaped who they are today

We tracked down former members of one of Wright State’s most prestigious and award-winning legacies to reflect on their experience and how it has shaped who they are today.
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Wright State University Foundation welcomes new trustees

Dave Deptula ’80 will serve as chair of the foundation's board

The Wright State University Foundation has appointed six new trustees to its board, effective July 1. Continue reading

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