Lake Campus Receives $400,000 from Mercer County Civic Foundation Health Care Fund

WSU's "Rise. Shine." Capital Campaign continues to see overwhelming community support

August 20, 2025

CELINA, OH  – Since launching the “Rise. Shine,” Campaign for Wright State University (WSU) this past March, the Lake Campus has continued to see support from the community for the initiatives outlined by the project. According to Lake Campus Director of Development Julie Miller, the Mercer County Civic Foundation has gifted $400,000 to support the Wright Rural Health Initiative (WRHI).
 
The WRHI, announced in Fall 2014, is dedicated to improving access to health care services by increasing the number of students and residents who train and practice in rural communities. Goals of the