Please join us in celebrating Bethany DeLong, who was honored with Wright State University’s 2025 President’s Award for Excellence in Leadership.

Bethany serves as the Director of Enrollment & Retention in Wright State’s College of Health, Education and Human Services, where she is known for strengthening recruitment and retention efforts while creating a welcoming environment for students, faculty, and staff.

Her recognition highlights leadership that shows up in real outcomes and real people—through both program innovation and mentorship. Bethany mentors student leaders including the college’s Dean’s Student Advisory Board, dean’s scholars, and graduate assistants, helping build confidence and leadership skills in the students she supports.

She has also played a key role in planning and advancing high-impact college events, and she launched monthly Nursing Lab Tours that draw up to 30 participants per session and have produced an impressive 71% enrollment rate among attendees.

Bethany’s leadership also includes improving systems behind the scenes—like digitizing the teacher education program application to make the process easier for students and more efficient for staff.

“Bethany has made a lasting impact on those around her,” said Rachel Schwab, the college’s enrollment and retention coordinator. “She is incredibly deserving of recognition for her work at Wright State University.”

We’re proud to celebrate Bethany’s recognition as a powerful example of leadership and impact—beyond the League. 🎉

In the Junior League of Dayton
Bethany brings that same steady, people-centered leadership to the Junior League of Dayton. She has served in a series of key roles on the Membership Committee, most recently serving as the 2025-26 Membership VP, that strengthen how we welcome, support, and retain members—helping our organization remain vibrant and mission-ready

Join us in congratulating Bethany! 🎉

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