Awards

2024–25 Brage Golding Distinguished Professor of Research

Valerie Shalin, professor of psychology
Posted on September 17, 2025 by Dennis Bova

Part of the series: 2024–25 Faculty Awards for Excellence

Psychology Professor Valerie Shalin’s research can be found in unexpected and extraordinary areas — from NASA missions to emergency response to the future of artificial intelligence. Continue reading →

2024–25 Frederick A. White Distinguished Professor of Professional Service

Volker Bahn, associate professor of biological sciences
Posted on September 17, 2025 by Dennis Bova

Part of the series: 2024–25 Faculty Awards for Excellence

Volker Bahn, associate professor of biological sciences, is a champion of conservation whose impact stretches from the Wright State campus woods to international ecological research. Continue reading →

2024–25 Robert J. Kegerreis Distinguished Professor of Teaching Award

Ramzi Nahhas, professor of population and public health sciences
Posted on September 17, 2025 by Dennis Bova

Part of the series: 2024–25 Faculty Awards for Excellence

Ramzi Nahhas, professor of population and public health sciences at Wright State, has a remarkable talent for turning complex statistics into tools that solve real-world health problems. Continue reading →

2024–25 Presidential Award for Outstanding NTE Faculty: Service

Dave Herick, instructor of teacher education
Posted on September 17, 2025 by Dennis Bova

Part of the series: 2024–25 Faculty Awards for Excellence

Few have made as enduring an impact on Wright State’s teacher education program as Instructor Dave Herick. Continue reading →

2024–25 Presidential Award for Outstanding NTE Faculty: Teaching

Ajani Ross, lecturer of physics
Posted on September 17, 2025 by Kevin Tucker

Part of the series: 2024–25 Faculty Awards for Excellence

Physics Lecturer Ajani Ross’ innovative teaching and mentorship light up the classroom and inspire students to reach for the stars. Continue reading →

2024–25 Presidential Award for Excellence: Community Engagement

Don Cipollini, professor of biological sciences
Posted on September 17, 2025 by Dennis Bova

Part of the series: 2024–25 Faculty Awards for Excellence

Wright State biologist Don Cipollini’s ability to share knowledge clearly and passionately has made him a trusted voice about the wonders of the natural world. Continue reading →

Wright State University honors staff and faculty for excellence

Posted on September 15, 2025 by Bob Mihalek

Wright State recognized select staff and faculty members for their vital contributions to the university with the 2025 President’s Awards for Excellence. Continue reading →

Wright State videographer Kris Sproles wins regional Emmy and Ohio journalism award

Posted on July 29, 2025 by Bob Mihalek

Kris Sproles, video content producer at Wright State, was honored with a Regional Emmy and an award from the Ohio Society of Professional Journalists for his outstanding storytelling and visual journalism. Continue reading →

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 →