Donor Stories
Hear the stories of friends who have made an impact through their acts of giving to our organization.
The Joy of Giving
When Ann and Rob Weisgarber first decided to create a scholarship for Wright State University students, they made a planned gift in their estate. It had never crossed their minds to set up the scholarship while they were both still living.
Making An Impact Now — And Later
Pete '71 and Pam Julian create scholarships to help current and future generations of Wright State students
Upping the Odds
For Gladys Turner Finney, the odds of receiving a college education were slim at best. Born in southeastern Arkansas during the middle of the Great Depression...
Honoring the Legacy of a Loved One
Dorothy Doria always had a passion for helping others. It inspired her to come to Wright State University, where she studied social work.
A Life-Changing Gift
The start of Tiffany Spangler's college career was similar to that of most students at Wright State University. She immersed...
Making a Difference
Education has always mattered to Cynthia Jones. Even though neither of her parents graduated from high school, they both instilled...
Giving Back
"Wright State was the good old days," said Ms. Algire, a 1977 graduate. "My days at Wright State were days of good times...
A Joyful Noise
For Wright State graduates Tom and Joan Roddy, creating a scholarship has been music to their ears.
It's All in the Numbers
For Bill Pohlman '76, a life insurance policy added up to the perfect planned gift.
Remembering Wright State
Giving back is something Jerry Sutton ('72 M.S.) has done all his life. So it comes as no surprise that he is giving back to Wright State through two scholarships.
Helping “Scrappy Women” Achieve Their Dreams
As a woman studying chemistry and physics at Wright State University in the early 1980s, gender bias was somewhat of an unknown to Kimberly Wiefling.
All in the Family
There are two common threads running through the Stofer family: music and Wright State University.
Helping Future Generations of Wright State Raiders
Mike and Monica Hax have long supported Wright State University Athletics. Their love of the green and gold began in the early 1970s when Mike was a student at Wright State.
A Daughter's Love
Even though her mother never graduated from high school and her father earned a GED, education was a priority in the Martinez household. "I give a lot of credit.."
Helping Students Find Their Passions
Dale True ('76) didn't have to look far to find one of his great passions in life; he discovered it as a child watching birds.
Giving Faculty an Extra Boost
Education has always been a part of Judy Rymer's life. She grew up as the daughter of two educators.
Never Giving Up
"When I found out how much Wright State does to accommodate students with disabilities, there was really no other choice for college."
Making an Impact Now—and Later
Sam and Lynne Dodson know all too well the struggles of most college students.
