Author Archives: Kim Patton

Helping hands

Scholarships and programs help former foster youth thrive at Wright State

D’Layne Wilens, an Independent Scholars Network student at Wright State, received support from the Rise. Shine. Scholarship fund. Continue reading

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Paying tribute

Marc Porter ’77, ’80 creates a scholarship to honor the late Wright State professor Gordon Skinner

The Gordon B. Skinner Scholarship Fund will support the full cost of tuition for a student enrolled in the College of Science and Mathematics and majoring in chemistry. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Alumni Association, Chemistry, Giving, Graduate, Home news sidebar, News, Science & Mathematics |

Opportunity knocks

Area companies continue to hire Wright State students and recent graduates for internships and full-time jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic

Students and alumni are encouraged to utilize Wright State Career Services and the many important tools they provide to assist with job searching. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Business, Career Services, Coronavirus, Engineering & Computer Science, Finance, Accountancy, Management Information Systems, and Economics, Home news sidebar, Mathematics & Statistics, News, Science & Mathematics |

Wright State University Foundation awards Students First Fund grants

12 projects selected for the second year of Students First funding

The 12 projects selected for funding will have far-reaching impacts on both the Dayton and Lake campuses. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Around Campus, Career Services, Chemistry, Disability Services, Education & Leadership, Engineering & Computer Science, Fine and Performing Arts, Giving, Health, Education, & Human Services, Home news sidebar, Humanities and Cultural Studies, Lake Campus, Liberal Arts, News, Residence Life & Housing, Science & Mathematics, Student Success, Students First Fund |

Wright State Student Emergency Relief Campaign raises $67,287

Crowdfunding campaign helps students affected by the COVID-19 pandemic

The Student Emergency Relief Campaign generated gifts from 529 Wright State University alumni, faculty, staff and community partners. Continue reading

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Wright State University Foundation welcomes new trustees

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

Posted in Academics, Alumni, BSOM alumni, Education & Leadership, Giving, Graduate, Health, Education, & Human Services, Home news sidebar, Medicine, News |

Foundation for success

From stand-up comedy to the automotive world, Chris Wagel ’02 credits Wright State with helping him thrive

Chris Wagel never envisioned a successful career in automotive sales. As a Wright State student, he steered clear of anything related to the world of business. Continue reading

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

ArtsUNgala generates scholarship support for students

$150,000 raised for students in the fine and performing arts

Sponsors, patrons, community members, faculty and staff generously contributed to ArtsGala even after the event was canceled. Continue reading

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

Opening doors

Scholarship from the National Training and Simulation Association provides valuable learning opportunities for Wright State students

Wright State seniors Zack Carpenter and Matt Barrett received scholarships and funds to attend the Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference in December. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Computer Science and Engineering, Engineering & Computer Science, Giving, Home news sidebar, Honors Program, News, Psychology, Science & Mathematics |

Decade of progress

Women in Science Giving Circle celebrates 10 years of supporting women in STEMM

To help remove barriers to women in STEMM, the Women in Science Giving Circle has raised more than $154,000 for scholarships and grants. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Engineering & Computer Science, Faculty & Staff, Giving, Health and Exercise Sciences, Home news sidebar, Medicine, News, Science & Mathematics, Women in STEMM |