Community Service

Wright State donates nearly $5K for Christmas toys to area families

The Wright State community gave more in 2012 to needy kids in Montgomery and Greene counties than in 2011… Continue reading

Campus knitting circle brings warmth to those in need

Photo of Kim Owens and other members of the Wright State Knitting Circle.

Part of a centuries-old tradition, a Wright State group has found a way to weave passion with charity. Continue reading

Wright State freshman, friend take stand against bullying

Bullying has long plagued schools and has driven students to depression, tears and even suicide. Continue reading

Christmas for Kids toy drive in full swing

Photo of toy donations for the Christmas for Kids toy drive at Wright State.

Festive, colorfully wrapped barrels are popping up around the Dayton campus as part of the annual Christmas for Kids toy drive. Continue reading

A new Wright State tradition: Raidersgiving

The transition from quarters to semesters may be hard on some students this Thanksgiving. Continue reading

Wright State honors fundraisers on National Philanthropy Day

President Hopkins speaking at a podium.

David and Theresa Gasper, the Western Ohio Educational Foundation, Cox Media Group Ohio, and Wright State employee Regis Lekan received awards. Continue reading

Building diversity: Kimberly Barrett is on the case

Photo of Kimberly Barrett, Wright State University’s new Vice President—Multicultural Affairs and Community Engagement

On her office wall is a Norman Rockwell painting that has traveled with Kimberly Barrett over the years. Continue reading

Wright State wins $25,000 for sustainability efforts

Photo of people walking on campus.

National Office Furniture presented a $25,000 Gift of Inspiration to Wright State to support the university’s sustainability and environmentally friendly initiatives. Continue reading

We Serve U to host Volunteer Fair on Oct. 5

Thirty local nonprofit organizations will connect with volunteers. Continue reading

We Serve U Organizes School Supply Drive

Photo of Wright State student Gabbi Whisler dropping off some donations.

In these tough economic times, many families find themselves struggling to provide their children with sufficient school supplies. Continue reading