Community Service

Wright State student organizations give back during Fall Semester

Through fundraising, spreading awareness and hands-on service, student organizations are creating a lasting impact across the Dayton community and beyond
Several students in brightly colored t-shirts stand in front of a screen reading "Welcome to Raiderthon," while some students hold up numbers that read "$59,411."

Ahead of National Philanthropy Day on Nov. 15, Wright State is recognizing its student organizations’ efforts to make a difference. Continue reading →

Wright State student-athletes make an impact on Fairborn family through Habitat for Humanity project

More than 160 Wright State student-athletes and coaches helped Habitat for Humanity build a new home for a Fairborn family, turning a volunteer effort into a lasting community impact. Continue reading →

Greene County families visit Wright State for mass food distribution by The Foodbank

The Foodbank organized a mass food distribution at the Wright State University Nutter Center on Aug. 27, attracting 2,627 people and distributing thousands of 103,860 pounds of food. Continue reading →

Setting up the community

The Wright State University volleyball team helped hundreds of Greene County children get ready for the new school year during a Back-to-School Kick-Off. Continue reading →

The perfect pair

Wright State alumnus’ new children’s book shares the message behind his nonprofit, one pair of shoes at a time

Matt Cline ’18 is sharing his experiences through his new children’s book — while helping thousands of children gain confidence through his nonprofit organization, Just a Pair of Shoes. Continue reading →

Free Community Health Fair offers vital screenings and resources to Dayton residents

Student-led health fair will be held Saturday, April 25, 11 a.m.–2 p.m., at CityThrift St. Vincent de Paul

Wright State medical students, in partnership with Premier Health, will host a free Community Health Fair on April 25 to promote healthy lifestyles and provide essential health services. Continue reading →

Wright State student-athletes help build Fairborn home for family seeking homeownership

More than 160 Wright State student-athletes and coaches volunteered to help build parts of a new Habitat for Humanity home during a special event organized by the Athletics Department. Continue reading →

Wright State students raise more than $59,000 for Dayton Children’s Hospital at Raiderthon

Raiderthon raised more than $59,000 for Dayton Children’s Hospital, pushing its cumulative total to more than $600,000 in the last 13 years. Continue reading →

Wright State students to host 12-hour dance marathon to support Dayton Children’s Hospital

Wright State University students will dance, play games and rally for 12 hours during Raiderthon, a student-led dance marathon that raises funds for Dayton Children’s Hospital, on March 28. Continue reading →

Reading madness

Mini University book reading contest is a slam-dunk at encouraging literacy at an early age

Wright State University President Sue Edwards and dozens of faculty and staff are reading to children at Mini University during a month-long March Madness-themed event Continue reading →