Success Stories

Student Profiles

Worldly wisdom

Holly-Kristina Averette is pursuing her master’s degree in student affairs, works as an administrative assistant in the Office of the President and serves as a President’s Ambassador

Work product

Riley Williams transferred to Wright State as a freshman and immediately felt like he had a place in the university community.

Battle tested

Loghan Young, a Master of Public Administration student, helps fellow veterans succeed as a graduate assistant in the Veteran and Military Center.

Fresh start

After getting laid off, Darrell Frye hopes a new accounting degree from Wright State will open up numerous job opportunities in the future.

Leading man

Kevin Jones is president of Black Men on the Move and associate director of diversity and inclusion and chief policy officer of the Student Government Association.

Physical attraction

Wright State Army ROTC Cadet Faith White intends to serve at least four years of active duty in the Army after graduating in December with a biological sciences degree.

Alumni

Kristen Wagers, Art (Painting)

"The ARTSGALA scholarship has done so much for me. My scholarship has made what I love to do possible, and I can't say thank you enough!

"I grew up in Dayton and attended Kettering City Schools. Being able to join Wright State’s exceptional theatre department is really a blessing and a dream that I could never have experienced without the support of ARTSGALA scholarships.

Patrick Fansler '18, Music Performance (Clarinet)

"Receiving an ARTSGALA scholarship allowed me to focus on my craft instead of worrying about all the financial responsibilities that come with being a college student.