Author Archives: Kim Patton

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 and Exercise Sciences, Health, Education, & Human Services, Home news sidebar, Honors Program, Lake Campus, Liberal Arts, Medicine, News, 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 |

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

Posted in Giving, Home news sidebar, News, Students First Fund |

Investing in the future

Wright State graduate Vercie Lark ’86 and his wife, Lisa, created a scholarship fund for students in the College of Engineering and Computer Science

Lisa and Vercie Lark’s scholarship assists students who can easily get overlooked when it comes to needing money for college. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Alumni Association, Electrical Engineering, Engineering & Computer Science, Giving, Graduate, Home news sidebar, Mechanical and Materials Engineering, News |

Wright Day to Give shatters fundraising records

Annual giving day raises more than $205,000 to help Wright State students

25% of the gifts on the Wright Day to Give were directed to student emergency funds within the colleges, the Deedrick Student Support Fund or the Raider Food Pantry. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Alumni Association, Business, Coronavirus, Faculty & Staff, Giving, Home news sidebar, Liberal Arts, News |

Call to action

Wright State students and alumni support scholarships to promote equity and inclusion

Wright State’s George Floyd Memorial Scholarship and Retain the 9 Scholarship help support students from underrepresented populations. Continue reading

Posted in Alumni, Alumni Association, Biology, Education & Leadership, Giving, Health, Education, & Human Services, Home news sidebar, Neuroscience, Cell Biology and Physiology, News, Science & Mathematics |

A champion for students

Wright State’s new president, Sue Edwards, leads the charge in focusing on student success

For President Sue Edwards, turning around Wright State ties back to three pressing priorities: recruitment, retention and relationships. Continue reading

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