Academics

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

2022–2023 Presidential Award for Outstanding NTE Faculty: Teaching

Dan Noel

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

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 2023–24 season features classic and contemporary dramas, musicals and dance

Marya Spring Cordes, professor in acting and musical theatre, is the first woman to serve as artistic director of Wright State Theatre. Continue reading

A summer in Cooperstown

Alex Buchheit, a graduate public history student at Wright State, enjoyed a summer of a lifetime where baseball heroes are immortalized. Continue reading

Wright State’s nursing program rises in U.S. News rankings

Wright State was also ranked in the newest U.S. News category for undergraduate psychology programs.

Wright State’s undergraduate nursing program continues to rise in the ranks as among the best in the nation for 2024, according to U.S. News and World Report. Continue reading