Humanities and Cultural Studies

Religious historian David Holmes to speak at Wright State

David L. Holmes, professor emeritus of religious studies at the College of William & Mary, renowned author and historian, to lecture on “The Faiths of the Postwar Presidents.” Continue reading

Wright State, ATIC to sponsor symposium on Bosnia following CIA declassification of documents

The role of intelligence in the Bosnian War will be the topic of a special symposium sponsored by Wright State University and the Advanced Technical Intelligence… Continue reading

Pay it forward

Wright State fourth-year student Quanita McRoberts

A shelter was once her home, and Wright State senior Quanita McRoberts can be found there occasionally. But now she’s there to give back. Continue reading

Literature, sociology instructors team up to offer ‘clustered’ learning opportunity this fall

Students who enjoy television crime dramas or good murder-mystery novels may want to consider a cluster of classes this fall that’s poised to be the first-of-its-kind at Wright… Continue reading

A slap in the face: professor examines psychology behind the insult in new book

Wright State Professor William Irvine examines why we should overcome our inclinations to insult others, in A Slap in the Face: Why Insults Hurt—And Why They Shouldn’t. Continue reading

Alumna’s latest book included on Oprah book list

Wright State alumna Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni’s “Oleander Girl” was named “One of 16 Books to Get Lost in this April” by Oprah’s Book Club.
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International students flocking to Wright State’s English program

Learning English for Academic and Professional Purposes course

Wright State’s English program offers myriad opportunities to students who want to learn English as a second language and teach it. Continue reading

College experience for student Victor Colon includes lending a sympathetic ear

The phone rings in the middle of the night, jarring him awake. On the line is a Wright State student in a full-blown meltdown over a personal crisis—a failed test, financial worries or a broken heart. Continue reading

Acclaimed poet visits Wright State for reading and workshop

The event is to take place Thursday, March 28, in the Millett Hall Atrium at 2 p.m. Continue reading

Smithsonian aviation expert addresses “Controversy in Public History”

Tom Crouch of the Smithsonian Institution’s National Air and Space Museum was the keynote speaker at Public History Graduate Symposium on March 22. Continue reading