Academics

Wright State Theatre opens new season with comedic farce ‘The Liar’

Posted on September 29, 2023 by Bob Mihalek

Wright State Theatre will open its 2023–24 season with “The Liar,” a comedic farce adapted by playwright David Ives, from Sept. 29 to Oct. 8 in the Festival Playhouse. Continue reading →

High school juniors, seniors attend Future Teachers Day at Wright State

Posted on September 28, 2023 by Erica Harrah

High school juniors and seniors considering a career in education had the opportunity to learn about the many facets of the profession at Future Teachers Day at Wright State. Continue reading →

Wright State motion pictures alumna, former adjunct professor wins Ohio Valley Regional Emmy

Posted on September 27, 2023 by Seth Bauguess

Wright State motion pictures graduate Selena Burks-Rentschler was honored for her work on the ThinkTV documentary “Redlining: Mapping Inequality in Dayton and Springfield.” Continue reading →

Boonshoft School of Medicine faculty part of surgical team that separated conjoined twins

Posted on September 25, 2023 by Kevin Tucker

A surgical team from Dayton Children’s Hospital that included three Wright State faculty members separated conjoined twins through a series of operations over the past two years. Continue reading →

Wright State University staff and faculty honored for excellence

Posted on September 22, 2023 by Bob Mihalek

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

2023 Excellence in Human Relations (Unclassified)

Becca Webb
Posted on September 22, 2023 by Bob Mihalek

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

Becca Webb, the director of enrollment management and community engagement in the College of Liberal Arts, demonstrates excellence in everything she does. Continue reading →

2023 Outstanding Collaborative Units

Slate Committee
Posted on September 22, 2023 by Erica Harrah

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

The Slate Committee spent countless hours working to enhance the user experience for students and parents while empowering staff members with intuitive tools to streamline their workflows. Continue reading →

2023 Spirit of Innovation

Amanda Coffman
Posted on September 22, 2023 by Erica Harrah

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)
Posted on September 22, 2023 by Bob Mihalek

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
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 →