Wright State Headlines
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Jul 3
Wright State alum Lindsay Aitchison fulfills childhood space-agency dream
Wright State engineering alum Lindsay Aitchison received the 2025 College of Graduate Programs and Honors Studies Outstanding Alumni Award. Continue reading
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Jul 2
Wright State business professor, alumnus honored by regional technology organizations
Technology First honored Amir Zadeh, professor of management information systems, as the 2024 Tech Educator of the Year and recognized grad Brandon Hubley with the Award of Excellence in the Student Project category. Continue reading
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Jul 1
Wright State University Foundation awards 11 Students First Fund projects
Student-focused initiatives — ranging from wellness and professional development to inclusive leadership and campus spirit — received 2025 Students First Fund grants from the Wright State University Foundation. Continue reading
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Jun 30
Gov. DeWine reappoints Board Treasurer Beth Ferris and names student Ella Vaught to Wright State Board of Trustees
Beth Ferris received a six-year term on the Wright State University Board of Trustees and Ella Vaught, a sophomore marketing major, received a two-year term. Continue reading
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Jun 26
Joe Gruenberg’s 40-Year support for Wright State celebrated with Honorary Alumnus Award
Forty years after helping build the first on-campus housing at Wright State, Joe Gruenberg continues to support the university. Continue reading
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Giving
Wright State 2014 Holiday Gift Program most successful ever
Forty-five families, including 97 children, were adopted for the holidays through the university’s Holiday Gift Program. Continue reading
Ron Bullock CECS donation coverage
Roundup of media coverage of the $3 million donation by Wright State graduate Ron Bullock to the College of Engineering and Computer Science: Dayton Business Journal: Wright State gets $3M gift for engineering labs Wright State University has received a $3 million … Continue reading
Wright State alumnus donates $3 million to the College of Engineering and Computer Science
Gift from Ron Bullock will support initiatives for engineering design and innovation
Wright State graduate Ron Bullock pledges $3 million to the College of Engineering and Computer Science to help fund initiatives in engineering design and innovation. Continue reading
2014 Christmas for Kids toy drive kicks off
Toy barrels are popping up around the Dayton Campus as part of the annual Holiday Gift Program at Wright State University. Continue reading
Wright State’s #GivingTuesday event draws charitable crowd
Wright State students, staff, faculty and community members celebrate Giving Tuesday with generosity and activity. Continue reading
Wright State joins in worldwide Giving Tuesday campaign
Wright State Student Philanthropy Council and Student Alumni Association will host a Giving Tuesday event Dec. 2, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Continue reading
Wright State supporters honored at National Philanthropy Day
Larry and Marilyn Klaben, Raiderthon and HORAN recognized at the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ National Philanthropy Day. Continue reading
Wright State launches its ‘Rise. Shine.’ campaign with a flourish
View photos from the dazzling Rise.Shine. The Campaign for Wright State University gala at the Nutter Center. Continue reading
Rise.Shine. campaign announcement
Roundup of media coverage of Rise. Shine. The Campaign for Wright State University: Dayton Daily News: Tom Hanks to lead $150M fundraising effort at Wright State Academy and Emmy Award winner Tom Hanks and Amanda Wright Lane, great grandniece of … Continue reading
Tom Hanks’ strong connection to Wright State University springs from his early acting days
Tom Hanks, co-chair of Wright State’s Rise.Shine. fundraising campaign, has a long-running love affair with the university. Continue reading
