Social Sciences and International Studies

Wright State alum Gary Norman takes pride in meeting challenges head on

Wright State history grad Gary Norman is an attorney who advocates for those often overlooked in society. Continue reading

Wright State’s Master of Public Administration program reaccredited until 2030

The high level of accreditation enhances the reputation of Wright State’s Master of Public Administration program and puts the university in an elite group of about 200 nationally accredited programs. Continue reading

The science and humanity behind giving the gift of life

Wright State University alumni play significant roles at Life Connection of Ohio, which is ranked No. 1 in organ donation and transplant rates nationally.  Continue reading

Joylynn Brown appointed director of athletics at Wright State

Joylynn Brown, a longtime leader of Wright State athletics and a former coach and student-athlete, is the first woman to serve as director of athletics at the university. Continue reading

New book by Wright State political scientist Lee Hannah examines rise of medical marijuana in U.S.

Lee Hannah, professor of political science at Wright State, explores the spread of medical marijuana in his new book, “Green Rush: The Rise of Medical Marijuana in the United States.” Continue reading

Wright State students participate in statewide leadership academy

Wright State seniors Marwah Almuzoughi and Amana Koeller got a taste for what a life in public service might look like through the NEW Leadership program. Continue reading

Go big and go home

Wright State University alumna has navigated a military career on one of the Air Force’s largest and most historic planes

Elizabeth Bergh, a captain in the Air Force and a Wright State alum, is stationed at Minot Air Force Base in North Dakota and works as an instructor radar navigator on the B-52 Stratofortress. Continue reading

Keep climbing

Wright State alumnus’ Air Force ROTC experience prepared him to excite and inspire

For the past two years, Maj. Jake “Primo” Impellizzeri has performed dangerous and gravity-defying maneuvers in over 80 airshows per year as a pilot for the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds. Continue reading

Students in Field School in Archaeology excavate campus woods hope to find evidence of Wright State’s past

Wright State’s Field School in Archaeology hopes to scrape the surface to learn more about the people who lived in the woods before the university was built. Continue reading

Wright State Libraries honor graduating students as 2024 Top Scholars

Seven Top Scholars were awarded a book in their subject area that is now a permanent part of the Wright State University Libraries’ collection. Continue reading