Faculty & Staff

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

New cohort chosen for Wright Leader Academy

The 2023–24 Wright Leader Academy cohort includes 16 faculty and staff members seeking to take their leadership journey at Wright State to the next level. Continue reading

Wright State Theatre’s Joe Deer to direct ‘Guys and Dolls’ during residency in Italy

Joe Deer, distinguished professor of musical theatre in the School of Fine and Performing Arts, is participating in a residency at a musical theatre school in Italy. Continue reading

Ombudsperson Greg Scharer serving Wright State students, employees

Wright State University community members have an advocate and a confidant they can go to discuss campus-related problems in university ombudsperson Greg Scharer. Continue reading

Reimagined faculty, staff networking ‘Rendezvous’ to be held Sept. 15

Wright State women faculty and staff are invited to attend a Dayton Campus networking event intended to grow the networks for employees across campus. Continue reading

Wright State to dedicate garden honoring veterans and military-connected students on Sept. 8

Wright State and its Veteran and Military Center will dedicate the Captain Shawn L. English Champion Garden during a ceremony on Friday, Sept. 8, at 11 a.m., outside the Veteran and Military Center and Millett Hall. Continue reading

Remembering Julia Reichert

Filmmaker, pioneering feminist, friend

Julia Reichert’s focused commitment to her students’ careers paved uncharted paths to national and international success for Wright State graduates. Continue reading

Vicki Oleen, this ArtsGala is for you

As managing director in the School of Fine and Performing Arts, Vicki Oleen played a large role in making every ArtsGala happen since its inception in 2000. Continue reading

Wright State to host American Association of Colleges and Universities educator, author for student success symposium

The Teaching for Student Success Symposium will provide information, motivation and new ways to think about teaching students as faculty and staff prepare for a new semester. Continue reading

Wright State staff, students a big part of Asian American storytelling project

Wright State’s Asian and Native American Center organized a group of students and staff to participate in the “Asian in Ohio” online project. Continue reading