Giving

Lifting the burden

Joyce Rutherford-Donner Nursing Scholarship supports single parents pursuing nursing degrees

Wright State nursing student Tiffany Stewart is especially thankful for a scholarship that has lifted some of her financial burden. Continue reading

Helping future generations

Arthur Hill ’75 gives back with a gift to the Bolinga Black Cultural Resources Center and student scholarships

Wright State graduate Arthur Hill’s desire to help future students served by the Bolinga Black Cultural Resources Center and the African American Alumni Society inspired his recent gift to the university. Continue reading

Opening doors

M. Patrick Daniels Scholarship helps students with disabilities achieve their dreams

Amelia Whorton, who is pursuing a master’s degree in physiology and neuroscience at Wright State, wants to make the STEM fields more accessible. Continue reading

Back the pack

Giving athletes what they need to succeed

Wright Day to Give has always been a help to the community, but in recent years, the contributed funding has made an enormous impact on several of Wright State’s athletic programs. Continue reading

Wright State University Foundation awards Students First Fund grants

Ten projects selected for the fifth year of Students First funding

The 10 projects that will receive Students First Fund grants will have far-reaching impacts on the Dayton and Lake campuses. Continue reading

An artist’s touch

Rebecca Foley oversees both ArtsGala and the Stein Galleries for Wright State’s College of Liberal Arts

As the new art gallery and events coordinator in the College of Liberal Arts, Rebecca Foley is excited to help raise scholarship funds for Wright State fine and performing arts students at ArtsGala. Continue reading

24th annual ArtsGala celebrates Wright State’s fine and performing arts students

Wright State University’s ArtsGala will feature an impressive program of student performances and presentations in theatre, dance, motion pictures, music and visual arts. Continue reading

Join the crew

Faculty and staff can help Wright State students soar during the annual Campus Scholarship and Innovation Campaign

During Wright State’s annual Campus Scholarship and Innovation Campaign, faculty and staff can further impact students by making a gift to one of more than 2,000 scholarships and programs. Continue reading

ArtsGala silent auction to feature works by Wright State fine art students

Patrons can participate in the silent auction during ArtsGala in the Wright State Creative Arts Center on Saturday, April 1, beginning at 7 p.m. or online. Continue reading

Alumnus Bill Shepard returns to Wright State as vice president for advancement

Bill Shepard came to Wright State as a first-generation college student and then spent three decades in various leadership roles at the university. Continue reading