Awards

2023 Spirit of Innovation

Courtney Laukitis

Part of the series: President’s Awards for Excellence 2023

Courtney Laukitis, program manager of student organizations, is a forward-thinking leader who has demonstrated unwavering courage, character, philosophy and accomplishments that mirror the innovative spirit. Continue reading

2023 Spirit of Innovation

Amanda Coffman

Part of the series: President’s Awards for Excellence 2023

Colleagues describe Amanda Coffman, coordinator of administrative operations at the Lake Campus, as the “definition of student centered” and “the glue that holds us together.” Continue reading

2022–23 Trustees’ Award for Faculty Excellence

Krishnaprasad Thirunarayan (T. K. Prasad)

Part of the series: Faculty Awards for Excellence 2022–2023

Krishnaprasad Thirunarayan (or T. K. Prasad), professor of computer science and engineering, is an ideal academic who has struck the perfect balance between teaching, research and scholarship. Continue reading

2022–23 University Professor

In-Hong Cha

Part of the series: Faculty Awards for Excellence 2022–2023

In-Hong Cha, professor of music, is an outstanding teacher, musician and conductor who has brought national and international attention to Wright State and its music program. Continue reading

2022–23 Brage Golding Distinguished Professor of Research

Sherif M. Elbasiouny

Part of the series: Faculty Awards for Excellence 2022–2023

Sherif Elbasiouny, professor of neuroscience, cell biology and physiology, is pursuing innovative cross-disciplinary neuroscience research that could impact human disease in phenomenal ways. Continue reading

2022–23 Frederick A. White Distinguished Professor of Professional Service

Wakiuru Wamwara

Part of the series: Faculty Awards for Excellence 2022–2023

Wakiuru Wamwara, professor of marketing, has championed the expansion of global awareness and international understanding at Wright State University and beyond. Continue reading

2022–2023 Robert J. Kegerreis Distinguished Professor of Teaching

Marie Thompson

Part of the series: Faculty Awards for Excellence 2022–2023

Marie Thompson, associate professor of communication, is lauded for inspiring her students and her contributions to multidisciplinary programs in the area of race, gender and health. Continue reading

2022–2023 Presidential Award for Outstanding NTE Faculty: Service

Tom Bubulya

Part of the series: Faculty Awards for Excellence 2022–2023

Tom Bubulya, senior lecturer of biological sciences, was recognized for going far above and beyond in his service to the Department of Biological Sciences. Continue reading

2022–2023 Presidential Award for Outstanding NTE Faculty: Teaching

Dan Noel

Part of the series: Faculty Awards for Excellence 2022–2023

Well-respected as a gifted, caring and effective teacher by his peers, Dan Noel, a senior lecturer of leadership studies in education, is also a standout student favorite. Continue reading

2022–2023 Presidential Award for Faculty Excellence: Community Engagement

Sara Paton

Part of the series: Faculty Awards for Excellence 2022–2023

Sara Paton, associate professor of epidemiology and director of the Master of Public Health Program, has firmly rooted her teaching and scholarship in community-mindedness and engagement. Continue reading