Author Archives: Micah Karr

R.E.A.C.H. Festival brings celebration of Indigenous peoples to Wright State

The third annual R.E.A.C.H. Festival will celebrate Native American heritage and culture Nov. 15 to 17 at Wright State University’s Student Union. Continue reading

Posted in Around Campus, Asian and Native American Center, Home news sidebar, Inclusive Excellence, News, Student Union |

Wright State’s Career Fair on Oct. 16 brings employment and internship opportunities for students, alumni

Wright State students and alumni can explore co-op, internship and part-time and full-time employment opportunities at the fall 2024 Career and Internship Fair on Oct. 16 from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Student Union. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Around Campus, Career Services, Graduate, Home news sidebar, News, Student Success, Student Union, Undergraduate |

Wright State Employer Speaker Series features full-time jobs and internships at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and Wright-Patt Credit Union

Wright State students and alumni can learn about employment and internship opportunities at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base on Oct. 10 and Wright-Patt Credit Union on Nov. 14. Continue reading

Posted in Alumni, Around Campus, Career Services, Home news sidebar, News, Student Union |

2024 President’s Award for Excellence in Human Relations (Classified)

Susan Brixey, administrative specialist, College of Science and Mathematics Advising Office

Part of the series: President's Awards for Excellence 2024

A strong advocate for student success, Susan Brixey has had a profoundly positive impact on the lives of countless students. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Awards, Faculty & Staff, Home news sidebar, News, President's Awards for Excellence, Science & Mathematics, Student Success |

2024 President’s Award for Excellence in Human Relations (Unclassified)

Heath Marker, assistant director of new student orientation

Part of the series: President's Awards for Excellence 2024

Heath Marker, assistant director of new student orientation, is committed to meeting the needs of students, collaborating with campus partners and fostering meaningful relationships. Continue reading

Posted in Awards, Enrollment Management, Faculty & Staff, Home news sidebar, News, President's Awards for Excellence |

2024 Outstanding Unit

Latino Center

Part of the series: President's Awards for Excellence 2024

The Latino Center is more than just a physical space. It is a wholistic strategy that supports the Latino/Hispanic student experience through all stages of university life. Continue reading

Posted in Awards, Faculty & Staff, Home news sidebar, Inclusive Excellence, Latino Center, News, President's Awards for Excellence |

2023–24 Trustees’ Award for Faculty Excellence

Henry Chen, professor of electrical engineering

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

Henry Chen, professor of electrical engineering, demonstrates a sustained and balanced contribution to the teaching, research and professional service mission of Wright State. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Awards, Electrical Engineering, Engineering & Computer Science, Faculty & Staff, Home news sidebar, News, President's Awards for Excellence |

2023–24 Brage Golding Distinguished Professor of Research

Anand Jeyaraj, professor of information systems

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

Anand Jeyaraj, professor of information systems, has helped boost Wright State’s reputation through his research in the area of information systems. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Awards, Business, Faculty & Staff, Finance, Accountancy, Management Information Systems, and Economics, Home news sidebar, News, President's Awards for Excellence, Research |

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

Posted in Academics, Awards, Computer Science and Engineering, Engineering & Computer Science, Faculty & Staff, Home news sidebar, News, President's Awards for Excellence |

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

Posted in Academics, Awards, Faculty & Staff, Health, Education, & Human Services, Home news sidebar, Lake Campus, News, Nursing, President's Awards for Excellence |