Social Sciences and International Studies

David Shoop turns Wright State values into a powerful legal career

David Shoop ’97 honored as College of Liberal Arts Outstanding Alumnus Award
Posted on May 27, 2026 by Dennis Bova

David Shoop, a first-generation college graduate, has built a nationally recognized legal career recovering hundreds of millions of dollars for injured consumers and helping remove dangerous products from the marketplace. Continue reading →

Lessons lived, learned and happily shared

Asking questions, working hard and staying open to opportunity helped Anna Lawson graduate from Wright State with a 4.0 GPA, study abroad experience, a marketing internship — and no debt
Posted on May 14, 2026 by Michael Dunekacke
Anna sits next to the Moat before her last round of final exams. The Moat, outside of Allyn Hall, was refinished and refilled during her final semester.

2026 graduate Anna Lawson earned her marketing degree debt-free, studied abroad in Spain and landed an internship through Career Hub by taking advantage of Wright State’s financial aid, scholarships and career services. Continue reading →

Wright State professor brings global food bank research into the classroom to inspire real-world learning and solutions

Posted on May 11, 2026 by Kim Patton

A recent trip to India by Dan Warshawsky, professor of geography and chair of the School of Social Sciences and International Studies, will help inspire a new course and give students a better understanding of global food insecurity. Continue reading →

Wright State’s Model United Nations team wins top honor, continuing 46-year tradition of national recognition

Posted on April 15, 2026 by Bob Mihalek

Wright State’s Model United Nations program earned an Outstanding Delegation Award — the highest team honor — at the 2026 National Model U.N. Conference, continuing its tradition of excellence. Continue reading →

Wright State faculty member Damaris Serrano wins Panamanian literary award

Posted on January 23, 2026 by Bob Mihalek

Damaris Serrano, professor of Spanish, received the prestigious Pedro Correa Vázquez Literary Criticism Essay Award from Panama’s Ministry of Culture for her book “Voices in Global Times.” Continue reading →

Milling around

Wright State alum Jessica Noes is at the wheel of the historic Clifton Mill
Posted on December 16, 2025 by Jim Hannah

2004 Wright State graduate Jessica Noes oversees all operations at the Clifton Mill, including the mill’s popular Christmas lights display. Continue reading →

Global citizen

Wright State's study abroad program helps first-generation student see the world
Posted on September 22, 2025 by Kevin Tucker

Miley Stotts, a first-generation college student, turned her passion for French into study abroad experiences that broadened her language skills, confidence and worldview thanks to the support of Wright State’s study abroad programs. Continue reading →

From Wright State to Secret Service: Christina Hale honored as Graduate of the Last Decade

Posted on May 22, 2025 by Kevin Tucker

Secret Service agent and Wright State alum Christina Hale plays a critical role in safeguarding national leaders and major events through her expertise in threat assessment and intelligence analysis. Continue reading →

Wright State to follow NATO session with Dayton Peace Accords celebration

Posted on May 21, 2025 by Dennis Bova

Wright State will host a panel discussion on “The Dayton Peace Accords: Reflections after 30 Years” and a concert by the Sarajevo Philharmonic Orchestra on May 27. Continue reading →

Mother and daughter to celebrate graduation together at Wright State

Posted on May 1, 2025 by Dennis Bova

Mother-daughter graduates Kristina Bringman and Chloë Johnston will celebrate back-to-back commencement ceremonies at Wright State University this weekend. Continue reading →