Faculty & Staff

2022–23 University Professor

In-Hong Cha
Posted on September 22, 2023 by Bob Mihalek

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
Posted on September 22, 2023 by Bob Mihalek

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
Posted on September 22, 2023 by Bob Mihalek

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
Posted on September 22, 2023 by Erica Harrah

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
Posted on September 22, 2023 by Erica Harrah

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
Posted on September 22, 2023 by Erica Harrah

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
Posted on September 22, 2023 by Erica Harrah

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

Posted on September 20, 2023 by Erica Harrah

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

Posted on September 8, 2023 by Bob Mihalek

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

Posted on September 1, 2023 by Seth Bauguess

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 →