David W. Wright graduated West Liberty State College in 1982 with a B.S. in Business Administration. He earned his MBA at University of Steubenville, 1985, and completed graduate work at West Virginia University. He earned his MBA at University of Steubenville, 1985, and completed graduate work at West Virginia University. He joined the School of Business Administration at West Liberty State College in 1982 where he served as Associate Professor of Management until his passing July 2020.
During his tenure at WLSC, he was the Coordinator of the Executive Seminar Series starting in 1986 where speakers from industry, government and the military were invited to speak to business students about their career experiences as related to business management. Mr. Wright directed the WLSC Career Services Office, 1991-1997, and was the Regent’s BA Degree Coordinator, 1998-2008.
In addition, Mr. Wright was the Elderhostel Site Coordinator at WLSC and Oglebay Resort Conference Center, 1996-2009. He served in the U.S. Navy Reserve, 1985-1989. He also, served as a certified Life Celebrant at Altmeyer Funeral Home in Wheeling, WV and was a Board Member and Chairperson of the Supervisory Committee at the Tin Mill Employees Federal Credit Union, Weirton, WV. He was an active member of the National Road Church of Christ.
The intent of this scholarship, funded by colleagues, students, friends and family is to provide assistance to West Liberty University students majoring in Management.
Minimum Requirements for Consideration:
- Enrolled as a Management Major
- To renew the scholarship, be enrolled as a Management Major and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA after freshman year
If you are a prospective or current student interested in applying for this scholarship, please contact the Dean of the Gary E. West College of Business at 304-336-8060.