Strong leadership forges strong communities. Wright State is proud to have true champions of learning, giving, cooperation, and compassion at the helm, guiding our university to the forefront of higher education.

President

David R. Hopkins was appointed the sixth president of Wright State University on July 6, 2006, and assumed the office on February 1, 2007. 

Hopkins previously served as provost of Wright State University from 2003 until his appointment as president. As provost, he served as the university's chief academic and operating officer and was responsible for overseeing and guiding all of the university's academic schools and colleges and nationally funded research centers and institutes.

A central theme to his administration has been the creation of a culture for innovation throughout the university that is reflected through the development of several Centers of Excellence. Six of these multidisciplinary units have been designated Ohio Centers of Excellence by the state and reflect a commitment to technology-based economic development by attracting and retaining national researchers, educators, artists, students, and investments to produce a quality of life conducive to future growth that will transform our region.

Provost

Steven R. Angle is Wright State University's provost and chief academic officer, overseeing the colleges, schools, research centers, and institutes. He is also responsible for the divisions of Curriculum and Instruction, Business and Finance, Advancement, Student Affairs, and Research.

A nationally recognized researcher in synthetic organic chemistry, Angle, Ph.D., earned his bachelor's degree in chemistry from the University of California, Irvine, his master's in organic chemistry from UCLA, and his doctorate in organic chemistry from UC-Irvine.

Angle is involved in implementing Wright State's campus-wide strategic plan. The five-year plan defines the university's role in the world and its future direction in the region and beyond.