Author Archives: Kim Patton

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.
Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Alumni Association, Home news sidebar, Liberal Arts, Magazine, Model UN, News, Social Sciences and International Studies |

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

Posted in Academics, Accountancy, Alumni, Biomedical, Industrial, and Human Factors Engineering, Business, Chemistry, Engineering & Computer Science, Finance and Financial Services, Giving, Home news sidebar, Liberal Arts, Management & International Business, News, Science & Mathematics, Social Sciences and International Studies |

Hope and healing

After a tragic loss, Wright State student and single mother Ashley Elking finds solace in learning

Earth and environmental sciences major Ashley Elking knows that a good education is the key to a better life and future for her family and herself. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Earth & Environmental Sciences, Giving, Home news sidebar, News, Science & Mathematics |

No small feat

Martha Conkel Nghiem ’16 and her husband seek to revive a historic Dayton gem in St. Anne’s Hill

Dayton couple Martha Conkel Nghiem ’16 and her husband, Tung, took a huge leap of faith to buy a historic Dayton gem — the St. Anne’s Hill Wilhelmina house. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Home news sidebar, Liberal Arts, Magazine, News, Social Sciences and International Studies |

Going for the Gold

Clinical and sport psychologist Cody Commander ’10 will help support Team USA athletes as they pursue their Olympic dreams

School of Professional Psychology graduate Cody Commander will serve as a mental health officer for the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee in Tokyo. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Alumni Association, Home news sidebar, Magazine, News, Professional Psychology |

Wright State University Foundation awards Students First Fund grants

Seven projects selected for the third year of Students First funding

Seven projects were approved for Students First Fund grants, with awards ranging from $3,650 to $10,000. Continue reading

Posted in Giving, Home news sidebar, Lake Campus, Liberal Arts, News, Public Safety, Students First Fund, University Center for International Education, Women in STEMM, Women's Center |

Living her dreams

ArtsGala scholarship helps Andrea Gutierrez study musical theatre at Wright State

As an ArtsGala scholarship recipient, Andrea Gutierrez is grateful for all of the support that ArtsGala patrons have provided over the years. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Arts Scene, ArtsGala, Fine and Performing Arts, Giving, Home news sidebar, Homepage Photos and Video, Latino Center, Liberal Arts, News, Student Profile, Videos |

Making the world a better place

The Pran Malhotra Education Fund honors a successful Indian immigrant who aspired to help others

Wright State alumnus Raj Malhotra hopes the scholarship will inspire students to follow his father’s lead and persevere until they have achieved their dreams. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Biomedical, Industrial, and Human Factors Engineering, Business, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering & Computer Science, Fine and Performing Arts, Giving, Graduate, Home news sidebar, Info. Systems & Supply Chain Management, International Students, Liberal Arts, Medicine, News, Pharmacology and Toxicology |

Time to bid

Online silent auction supports ArtsGala Scholarship Fund

The ArtsGala silent auction features original artwork by Wright State students as well as other items that will appeal to every taste, palette and sense of adventure. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Arts Scene, ArtsGala, Coronavirus, Fine and Performing Arts, Giving, Home news sidebar, Liberal Arts, News |

Piano project

Students First Fund grant helps Theatre Program purchase a new piano

The new Yamaha piano will enhance the teaching and learning experience for faculty and students. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Fine and Performing Arts, Giving, Liberal Arts, News, Students First Fund |