Author Archives: Kim Patton

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 |

Helping students follow their dreams

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

Forty-four STEM students are receiving scholarship support, thanks to Wright State alumna Delores Etter and her husband, Jerry. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Alumni Association, Engineering & Computer Science, Giving, Graduate, Home news sidebar, Mathematics & Statistics, Military & Veterans, News, Science & Mathematics |

Wright State receives grant from Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation for adaptive outdoor recreation

Wright State’s Office of Disability Services will purchase four off-road, electric, accessible quad bikes for the campus community. Continue reading

Posted in Disability Services, Giving, Home news sidebar, News |

ArtsGala 2021 canceled due to ongoing COVID-19 pandemic

New fundraising endeavors provide opportunities to support student scholarships

To encourage contributions to the ArtsGala Scholarship Fund, the College of Liberal Arts partnered with Global Love Dayton to create a limited-edition snow globe. Continue reading

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

A legacy of giving

Faculty and staff support Wright State students through the annual Campus Scholarship and Innovation Campaign

By making a gift during CSIC, faculty, staff and retirees can help Wright State students when they need it the most. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Business, Coronavirus, Engineering & Computer Science, Faculty & Staff, Giving, Graduate, Health, Education, & Human Services, Home news sidebar, Honors Program, Lake Campus, Liberal Arts, Medicine, News, Nursing, Kinesiology, & Health Sciences, Professional Psychology, Science & Mathematics, Student Success, Undergraduate |

In appreciation

Wright State alumnus Christopher Przemieniecki ’92 creates a scholarship to honor a former professor who influenced his life

The Jeanne Ballantine Scholarship will provide financial assistance to juniors or seniors majoring in sociology at Wright State. Continue reading

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

Supporting our shining stars

Cincinnati Bell signs on as presenting sponsor for ArtsGala 2021

The ArtsGala host committee is working closely with Cincinnati Bell and the other sponsors to plan a memorable evening on April 17, 2021. Continue reading

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

Sealed in stone

The ’67 Society received a Students First Fund grant from the Wright State University Foundation to permanently display the university seal on campus

The official seal of Wright State University is now proudly showcased in a large granite rock near Hamilton Hall plaza. Continue reading

Posted in Around Campus, Facilities & Planning, Giving, Home news sidebar, News, Students First Fund |