Faculty

Wright State faculty member Damaris Serrano again wins highest literary honor awarded by her native Panama

For the fourth time, Damaris E. Serrano, professor of Spanish at Wright State, received Panama’s Ricardo Miró Award in the literary essay section. Continue reading

International Education Week celebrates a world of culture at Wright State

Wright State will celebrate International Education Week, Oct. 30 to Nov. 3, with a series of events, talks, celebrations and a special recognition of Michelle Cipriano, senior lecturer of Spanish. Continue reading

Wright State nursing faculty member Deborah Ulrich honored with distinguished educator award

Deborah L. Ulrich, professor of nursing at Wright State, received the Mildred E. Newton Distinguished Educator Award from The Ohio State Nursing Alumni Society. Continue reading

Wright State University staff and faculty honored for excellence

Wright State University has recognized select staff and faculty members for their vital contributions to the university with Awards for Excellence. 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