Community Service

Building community

Wright State staff member Callista Hess was recognized for her lifelong philanthropy work

Wright State staff member Calista Hess received the Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy Award from the Association of Fundraising Professionals of Greater Dayton. Continue reading

Boonshoft School of Medicine students organize wellness clinics for local Latino community

Medical students in the Wright State Latino Medical Student Association are staffing wellness clinics for area Latino communities. Continue reading

Delicious donation

Wright State students sell soup and sandwiches to raise money for sick children

The smell of buttery toasted bread filled the Forest Lane Apartments Community Center for the annual Grilled Cheese Hotline, hosted by Wright State Miracle Makers. Continue reading

Thinking globally, working locally

Wright State international studies graduate helps those in need locally

Wright State graduate Adama Diakhate helps the underserved and works to revitalize neighborhoods as a community engagement specialist for the City of Dayton. Continue reading

Festive feast

Wright State University students, staff, faculty and alumni enjoyed a Thanksgiving meal together at the 12th annual Raidersgiving. Continue reading

Wright State nursing students to partner with Premier Health at mobile clinic, perform Election Day outreach

Wright State nursing students are partnering with the Premier Health mobile health care clinic to provide free flu vaccines, cancer screening education and biometric health screenings in Waynesville on Nov. 7. Continue reading

Tricks and treats

Wright State University hosted several Halloween-themed events designed to provide opportunities to connect with others and have fun. Continue reading

Hundreds of families come to Wright State for mass food distribution by The Foodbank

The Foodbank organized a mass food distribution at the Wright State University Nutter Center. Continue reading

Raider resilience

Wright State University hosted a special week of programming dedicated to nurturing the mental well-being of students, faculty and staff during Raider Resilience Week and on World Mental Health Day. Continue reading

Champions for children

Wright State’s Raiderthon receives community engagement award at a national leadership conference

Raiderthon and the student organization behind it, the Wright State Miracle Makers, were honored with a community engagement award. Continue reading