Monthly Archives: September 2024

2023-24 Frederick A. White Distinguished Professor of Professional Service

Mindy McNutt, associate professor of leadership studies in education and organizations

Part of the series: Faculty Awards for Excellence 2023-24

An effective servant leader, Mindy McNutt, associate professor of leadership studies in education and organizations, has actively engaged in numerous service activities at Wright State and in the community. Continue reading

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2023–24 Robert J. Kegerreis Distinguished Professor of Teaching

Junjie Zhang, associate professor of computer science

Part of the series: Faculty Awards for Excellence 2023-24

Junjie Zhang, associate professor of computer science and director of the cybersecurity program, enjoys impressive accolades from his students, not only in their praise of his teaching but also through their success after graduation. Continue reading

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2023–24 Presidential Award for Faculty Excellence: Early Career Achievement Award

Fathi Amsaad, assistant professor of computer science

Part of the series: Faculty Awards for Excellence 2023-24

Fathi Amsaad has excelled in everything asked of him and has quickly proven himself to be an invaluable asset to the College of Engineering and Computer Science and Wright State. Continue reading

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2023–24 Presidential Award for Outstanding NTE Faculty: Service

Kayleigh Duncan, instructor of computer science

Part of the series: Faculty Awards for Excellence 2023-24

Kayleigh Duncan, instructor of computer science, is passionate about student success and education and provides an excellent example of what student-focused service should be. Continue reading

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2023–24 Presidential Award for Outstanding NTE Faculty: Teaching

Lynn Franck, clinical instructor of nursing

Part of the series: Faculty Awards for Excellence 2023-24

Lynn Franck, director of the nursing program at the Lake Campus, finds joy when her students understand a concept and experience a light bulb moment. Continue reading

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2023–24 Presidential Award for Faculty Mentoring

Jeffrey Peters, associate chair of biological sciences

Part of the series: Faculty Awards for Excellence 2023-24

Jeffrey Peters, professor and associate chair of biological sciences, exemplifies excellence in mentorship for faculty, staff and students in the Department of Biological Sciences, creating a work environment in which everyone can thrive. Continue reading

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Wright State renal physiologist Clintoria Williams pioneers groundbreaking research as visiting scholar at Vanderbilt

Clintoria Williams, associate professor of neuroscience, cell biology and physiology at Wright State, is expanding her research on chronic kidney disease as a visiting scholar at Vanderbilt. Continue reading

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Dayton Daily News: New Wright State program allows students to fast track entry into MBA program

Excerpt A new program at Wright State University’s business school allows students to fast track their entrance into the Master of Business Administration degree program. The program allows students to complete modules for each of the five foundational MBA courses: … Continue reading

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Wright State faculty member Corey Seemiller talks to ‘Marketplace’ about Gen Z and the economy

Corey Seemiller, Ph.D., professor of leadership studies in education and organizations at Wright State University, was featured in a story about how the U.S. economy has affected members of Gen Z on American Public Media’s “Marketplace.” “This generation’s often called … Continue reading

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WYSO Public Radio: Wright State enrollment increases 3rd year in a row

Wright State University’s enrollment is up for the third year in a row. Since 2021, the student population has grown by more than 40%. Wright State said in an announcement that the school welcomed 2,012 first-time undergraduate students for the … Continue reading

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