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2024–25 Brage Golding Distinguished Professor of Research

Valerie Shalin, professor of psychology
Posted on September 17, 2025 by Dennis Bova

Part of the series: 2024–25 Faculty Awards for Excellence

Psychology Professor Valerie Shalin’s research can be found in unexpected and extraordinary areas — from NASA missions to emergency response to the future of artificial intelligence. Continue reading →

2024–25 Frederick A. White Distinguished Professor of Professional Service

Volker Bahn, associate professor of biological sciences
Posted on September 17, 2025 by Dennis Bova

Part of the series: 2024–25 Faculty Awards for Excellence

Volker Bahn, associate professor of biological sciences, is a champion of conservation whose impact stretches from the Wright State campus woods to international ecological research. Continue reading →

2024–25 Robert J. Kegerreis Distinguished Professor of Teaching Award

Ramzi Nahhas, professor of population and public health sciences
Posted on September 17, 2025 by Dennis Bova

Part of the series: 2024–25 Faculty Awards for Excellence

Ramzi Nahhas, professor of population and public health sciences at Wright State, has a remarkable talent for turning complex statistics into tools that solve real-world health problems. Continue reading →

2024–25 Presidential Award for Outstanding NTE Faculty: Service

Dave Herick, instructor of teacher education
Posted on September 17, 2025 by Dennis Bova

Part of the series: 2024–25 Faculty Awards for Excellence

Few have made as enduring an impact on Wright State’s teacher education program as Instructor Dave Herick. Continue reading →

2024–25 Presidential Award for Outstanding NTE Faculty: Teaching

Ajani Ross, lecturer of physics
Posted on September 17, 2025 by Kevin Tucker

Part of the series: 2024–25 Faculty Awards for Excellence

Physics Lecturer Ajani Ross’ innovative teaching and mentorship light up the classroom and inspire students to reach for the stars. Continue reading →

2024–25 Presidential Award for Excellence: Community Engagement

Don Cipollini, professor of biological sciences
Posted on September 17, 2025 by Dennis Bova

Part of the series: 2024–25 Faculty Awards for Excellence

Wright State biologist Don Cipollini’s ability to share knowledge clearly and passionately has made him a trusted voice about the wonders of the natural world. Continue reading →

Wright State University honors staff and faculty for excellence

Posted on September 15, 2025 by Bob Mihalek

Wright State will recognized select staff and faculty members for their vital contributions to the university with the 2025 President’s Awards for Excellence. Continue reading →

Wright State MBA named one of nation’s best on-campus programs by Princeton Review

Posted on September 12, 2025 by Bob Mihalek

The Princeton Review has named Wright State University’s Raj Soin College of Business one of the nation’s Best On-Campus MBA Programs for 2025, recognizing its affordability, flexibility and strong academic reputation. Continue reading →

Wright State graduate students to support underserved Ohio communities through new mental health program

Posted on September 11, 2025 by Kevin Tucker

Wright State has launched a new federally funded initiative to expand the region’s behavioral health workforce, giving social work and counseling students the tools to meet the rising demand for mental health services in underserved communities. Continue reading →

Wright State’s Lake Campus hosts lawn party for students and community-involvement

Posted on September 8, 2025 by Kris Sproles

The seventh annual Laker Lawn Party highlighted the beginning of Fall Semester at Wright State University’s Lake Campus. Continue reading →