Awards

Wright State Police Department honored for excellence in community policing

Posted on July 9, 2025 by Bob Mihalek

The Wright State Police Department was named the July Agency of the Month by the Ohio Association of Chiefs of Police and the Law Enforcement Foundation. Continue reading →

Wright State business professor, alumnus honored by regional technology organizations

Posted on July 2, 2025 by Dennis Bova

Technology First honored Amir Zadeh, professor of management information systems, as the 2024 Tech Educator of the Year and recognized grad Brandon Hubley with the Award of Excellence in the Student Project category. Continue reading →

Wright State professor Karen Wonders honored for pioneering work in exercise oncology

Posted on April 15, 2025 by Bob Mihalek

WDTN-TV named Karen Wonders, a professor in Wright State’s School of Health and Exercise Science and founder of Maple Tree Cancer Alliance, as the 2025 Remarkable Woman of Dayton. Continue reading →

Dayton Business Journal honors Wright State University as its Customer Service Business of the Year

Posted on December 5, 2024 by Bob Mihalek

The Customer Service Business of the Year Award underscores Wright State’s commitment to put students first in everything the university does. Continue reading →

Wright State police officer Dan Doherty recognized for crisis intervention

Posted on October 17, 2024 by Kris Sproles

Wright State University police officer Dan Doherty was named the Crisis Intervention Team Officer of the Year in Greene County by the Mental Health Recovery Board. Continue reading →

Wright State staff member Jonathan Lu honored with national Military Medic of the Year Award

Posted on October 2, 2024 by Bob Mihalek

Jonathan Lu, director of Wright State’s Center for Health Professions and a retired master sergeant in the U.S. Army, was honored by the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians. Continue reading →

Wright State University honors staff and faculty for excellence

Posted on September 23, 2024 by Bob Mihalek

Wright State University honored recipients of the Faculty and Staff President’s Awards for Excellence on Wednesday, Sept. 25. Continue reading →

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

Susan Brixey, administrative specialist, College of Science and Mathematics Advising Office
Posted on September 23, 2024 by Micah Karr

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 →

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

Heath Marker, assistant director of new student orientation
Posted on September 23, 2024 by Micah Karr

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 →

2024 President’s Award for Excellence in Leadership (Classified)

Tracey Hill, administrative support coordinator, School of Humanities and Cultural Studies
Posted on September 23, 2024 by Dennis Bova

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

Tracey Hill, administrative support coordinator in the School of Humanities and Cultural Studies, gives her job all she has and puts people first. Continue reading →