Giving

CSIC sets new record

Faculty and staff giving campaign generates over $550,000

As 2012 came to a close, Wright State’s Campus Scholarship and Innovation Campaign (CSIC) became the most successful in the university’s history… 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

Dr. Betty Yung Award established for psychology students

Photo of Larry James, Ph.D., dean of the School of Professional Psychology (left); and Jerry Yung, husband of the late Betty Yung, an associate professor at SOPP, display a plaque marking The Dr.Betty Yung Awards.

Students at the School of Professional Psychology who work in the prevention of family violence stand to benefit from an award established in the name of the late Betty Yung… Continue reading

Student on the Scene—Bring Home the Bacon

Graphic logo for the Wright State Newsroom series Student on the Scene

Bring Home the Bacon, an event sponsored by Student Philanthropy Council, brought students together at three campus dorms to enjoy a pancake breakfast and learn about giving back. 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

Foster background, work ethic yields success for Wright State student

photo of Jessica Lane

Jessica Lane credits her success largely to the motivation instilled in her by her foster grandmother. Continue reading

Wright State remembers Benjamin Schuster

Photo of Benjamin Schuster

Schuster helped shape the university, particularly its arts programs, through his generous support and patronage. Continue reading

Small-town girl launches English career at Wright State

Photo of Wright State student Elise Hartzell

When 17-year-old Elise Hartzell was making pizzas or running the register at the Morning Star Convenience Store in the tiny northwest Ohio village of Melrose, she daydreamed of becoming a college English professor. Continue reading

First String

Guitar playing a passion for clinical researcher
Photo of Alan Dine playing the guitar

Alan Dine’s research career began with an internal medicine physician studying cardiac function measurement using echo, Doppler, and EKG. Continue reading

Reynolds and Reynolds funds scholarships for incoming Wright State students

Photo of incoming Wright State students who won the Reynolds & Reynolds scholarships.

Eight incoming engineering students have been selected to receive the latest round of scholarships… Continue reading