Special Categories

2023 Excellence in Service (Classified)

Bryan McLean
Posted on September 22, 2023 by Bob Mihalek

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

Bryan McLean, a lead worker in Custodial Services, exemplifies excellent leadership and service abilities through his productivity and never-failing positive attitude. Continue reading →

2023 Excellence in Service (Unclassified)

Angie Tipton
Posted on September 22, 2023 by Bob Mihalek

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

Angie Tipton, the budget and project accounts manager in the Design and Construction Department, is a trusted and valuable team member who demonstrates daily what a model employee looks. Continue reading →

2023 Outstanding Unit

Department of Public Safety
Posted on September 22, 2023 by Erica Harrah

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

The Wright State Department of Public Safety is an exemplary organization dedicated to the health and safety of the community. 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

Courtney Laukitis
Posted on September 22, 2023 by Erica Harrah

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

Courtney Laukitis, program manager of student organizations, is a forward-thinking leader who has demonstrated unwavering courage, character, philosophy and accomplishments that mirror the innovative spirit. 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 →

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 →