Social Sciences and International Studies

International internship program fruitful for both Wright State, school in France

Wright State students and alumni spent a month in the Normandy region of France in a pilot program to improve the teaching of English. Continue reading

2024 Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award

Andy Wilson ’97

Part of the series: 2024 Alumni Achievement Awards

Andy Wilson, the director of the Ohio Department of Public Safety, has dedicated his professional life to protecting the citizens of Ohio. Continue reading

2024 Volunteer Service Award

Tony Alexander ’88 (Posthumously)

Part of the series: 2024 Alumni Achievement Awards

Tony Alexander dedicated his time, talent and treasure to making Wright State a better place. Continue reading

Wright State’s Civil Rights Pilgrimage to include international students, special guest

Students from Wright State, Central State and Sinclair Community College will participate in the Civil Rights Pilgrimage bus tour in Ohio and Kentucky. Continue reading

A rising star in city government

Wright State MPA graduate Amber Holloway was recently appointed city manager of West Carrollton

When Amber Holloway enrolled in the Master of Public Administration program at Wright State, she envisioned becoming a city manager. Continue reading

Wright State Model U.N. team delivers strong showing at Dayton competition, heading to nationals in New York

Wright State students won nine committee awards, three best-in-committee paper awards and best overall at the 31st Dayton Model United Nations Conference. Continue reading

Helping those in need

Wright State MPA student makes an impact in the community in Dayton and Burundi

Angela Bingaya, a Master of Public Administration student at Wright State, helps people in need in Burundi and Dayton through her family’s nonprofit organization. Continue reading

Civics lesson

Trio of young Wright State alums working in politics to visit with students learning about the legislative process

Lee Hannah, professor of political science, invited three recent Wright State graduates to talk about their experiences in politics with students this semester. Continue reading

Finding a sense of purpose

Kaycie Bolin soared to new heights as a nontraditional student at Wright State

2023 alumna Kaycie Bolin found a sense of purpose and fulfillment while studying French and English at Wright State. Continue reading

Passion patrol

State trooper pursues an MPA at Wright State while drumming up help for others battling trauma

Joseph Weeks, a sergeant with the Ohio State Highway Patrol, is using lessons learned in Wright State’s Master of Public Administration program to help others working to overcome trauma. Continue reading