Kevin Wright (Student Diversity & Social Justice) successfully defended his dissertation on at Northcentral University School of Education last month. The title of his dissertation is "Cultivating a Culture of Philanthropy among Alumnx of Color who Graduated from Historically White Institutions." Using social constructivist theory, impact philanthropy theory, and social exchange theory, the qualitative descriptive multiple-case study explored how to cultivate a culture of philanthropy among alumnx of color who previously attended historically white institutions, and examined their perspectives about the benefits of their philanthropic support.