Social Sciences and International Studies

Aiming high

Wright State junior Kathryn Fiske’s story about success, failure and finding her true passions

Kathryn Fiske, a crime and justice studies major and Air Force ROTC cadet, learned to manage her interests, studies and life so she could thrive at Wright State. Continue reading

Compassion passion

May 2020 Wright State grad Aubri Pritchett headed to medical school at NYU

Aubri Pritchett, who graduated on May 2 with bachelor’s degrees in biological sciences and Spanish, will begin pursuing a medical degree in the fall. Continue reading

Write on

Wright State grad Justin Boggs reports breaking news in a time when people need it most

Justin Boggs provides digital news coverage for national and breaking news for over 60 television stations across the country. Continue reading

News value

Wright State communication students land stories in the Dayton Daily News

Communication students wrote articles highlighting people and their endeavors in the Dayton community for a collection called “Our Stories.” Continue reading

Foundation for success

From stand-up comedy to the automotive world, Chris Wagel ’02 credits Wright State with helping him thrive

Chris Wagel never envisioned a successful career in automotive sales. As a Wright State student, he steered clear of anything related to the world of business. Continue reading

Wheel zeal

Wright State alum Kimiko Kidd picking up speed at an automotive magazine

She has degrees in environmental sciences and sociology from Wright State but works as an editor for an automotive magazine. Continue reading

Schoolmates

Married couple Caitlyn and Jordan Sandy prepare for nursing and Air Force careers with degrees from Wright State

They walked down the aisle together and now Caitlyn and Jordan Sandy will pursue careers in nursing and military analysis with degrees from Wright State. Continue reading

Remote reality

Kristin Baughman uses her education and experiences at Wright State to adjust to remote working

Kristin Baughman, a 2018 communication grad who works as a digital content writer, adjusts to working from home during the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading

Model UN students win awards for papers prepared for national conference

Members of the Wright State Model United Nations team were honored for papers they prepared for the annual national conference. Continue reading

Skeleton crew

Wright State faculty member Amelia Hubbard transforms her forensic field exercise into a virtual experience

A forensic simulation exercise allows students to practice what they have learned in course taught by Amelia Hubbard, associate professor of anthropology. Continue reading