Author Archives: Kim Patton

Call to action

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

Posted on September 24, 2020 by Kim Patton

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

Posted on September 18, 2020 by Kim Patton

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

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Alumni Association, Faculty & Staff, Home news sidebar, Homepage Photos and Video, Magazine, News, Photos, President |

Helping hands

Scholarships and programs help former foster youth thrive at Wright State

Posted on August 18, 2020 by Kim Patton

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

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Alumni Association, Biology, Computer Science and Engineering, Coronavirus, Engineering & Computer Science, Giving, Home news sidebar, News, Science & Mathematics |

Paying tribute

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

Posted on June 17, 2020 by Kim Patton

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

Posted on June 9, 2020 by Kim Patton

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

Posted on May 27, 2020 by Kim Patton

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

Posted on May 20, 2020 by Kim Patton

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

Posted in Alumni, Coronavirus, Giving, Home news sidebar, News |

Wright State University Foundation welcomes new trustees

Posted on May 18, 2020 by Kim Patton

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

Posted on May 13, 2020 by Kim Patton

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 →