Faculty & Staff

2023–24 Presidential Award for Outstanding NTE Faculty: Teaching

Lynn Franck, clinical instructor of nursing

Posted on September 23, 2024 by Micah Karr

Part of the series: Faculty Awards for Excellence 2023-24

Lynn Franck, director of the nursing program at the Lake Campus, finds joy when her students understand a concept and experience a light bulb moment. Continue reading →

2023–24 Presidential Award for Faculty Mentoring

Jeffrey Peters, associate chair of biological sciences

Posted on September 23, 2024 by Dennis Bova

Part of the series: Faculty Awards for Excellence 2023-24

Jeffrey Peters, professor and associate chair of biological sciences, exemplifies excellence in mentorship for faculty, staff and students in the Department of Biological Sciences, creating a work environment in which everyone can thrive. Continue reading →

Wright State to host panel discussion on addressing ‘Mental Health Matters’ on Sept. 17

Posted on September 5, 2024 by Bob Mihalek

Wright State, the Dayton Daily News and the Greater Dayton Area Hospital Association will host an event about mental health and strategies to improve access to treatment, crisis response and recovery support. Continue reading →

Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine receives $1.7 million estate gift for scholarships

Posted on August 22, 2024 by Kim Patton

A gift from the late William A. Bernie, M.D., will support scholarships for medical students at Wright State’s Boonshoft School of Medicine. Continue reading →

Wright State professor Kunal Swani received prestigious research award from international marketing organization

Posted on August 7, 2024 by Bob Mihalek

Kunal Swani, professor of marketing at Wright State, and his research team won the prestigious William R. Darden Best Research Paper Methodology Award from the Academy of Marketing Science. Continue reading →

Pediatrics chair and interim associate dean appointed at Wright State’s Boonshoft School of Medicine

Posted on August 2, 2024 by Bob Mihalek

Shehzad Saeed was appointed chair of pediatrics and Laurie Bankston was appointed interim associate dean for medical education at the Boonshoft School of Medicine. Continue reading →

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

Posted on July 25, 2024 by Bob Mihalek

Kris Sproles, video content producer at Wright State, won a Regional Emmy Award and a state journalism award for stories he produced for the Wright State Newsroom. Continue reading →

Wright State faculty member Dan Noel uses unique background to inspire new leaders

Posted on July 24, 2024 by Dennis Bova

Dan Noel, program director of organizational leadership at Wright State, helps students learn how to be effective, productive, caring leaders in their organizations. Continue reading →

Joylynn Brown appointed director of athletics at Wright State

Posted on July 23, 2024 by Bob Mihalek

Joylynn Brown, a longtime leader of Wright State athletics and a former coach and student-athlete, is the first woman to serve as director of athletics at the university. Continue reading →