Social Sciences and International Studies

Wright State students reflect on Civil Rights Pilgrimage

Posted on April 19, 2019 by Karen Strider-Iiames

Wright State University students spent their spring break on a pilgrimage to historical sites associated with the civil rights movement. Continue reading →

A vision of love and community

In the 13-year history of the African American Alumni Society’s scholarship program, countless black students’ lives have been enriched through education and community
Posted on April 16, 2019 by Nicole L. Craw

Wright State alumni collaborated with the Bolinga Black Cultural Resources Center to establish the African American Alumni Society scholarship. Continue reading →

Opening the doors of opportunity

Retired Wright State professor Pierre Horn establishes a scholarship for students studying French
Posted on April 11, 2019 by Kim Patton

Pierre Horn, who taught at Wright State for 24 years, hopes his scholarship will encourage students to study French and travel to France or Quebec to improve their speaking ability. Continue reading →

Photo opportunity

Wright State alumna Chelsea Hall voted top local photographer in Best of Dayton 2018 contest
Posted on April 9, 2019 by Jim Hannah

2013 Wright State grad Chelsea Hall runs a growing photography business that specializes in wedding photography and portraits. Continue reading →

World power

Wright State political scientist Vaughn Shannon elected president of Dayton Council on World Affairs
Posted on April 9, 2019 by Jim Hannah

Shannon says his calling is to make sure citizens are educated on international affairs so they can make informed choices. Continue reading →

World class

A Fulbright in Taiwan will be the latest of many international education experiences for Wright State student Emma Peterson
Posted on April 8, 2019 by Jim Hannah

When she begins her Fulbright experience in Taiwan this summer, it will be the fifth foreign country Emma Peterson has lived and studied in during the past four years. Continue reading →

Four-way speeches

Posted on April 5, 2019 by Micah Karr

Wright State has hosted the District 6670 Rotary Club four-way speech competition since 2013. Continue reading →

Model of success

Wright State’s Model UN team continues tradition of excellence for 40th year
Posted on April 3, 2019 by Karen Strider-Iiames

For the 40th consecutive year, Wright State University’s Model United Nations team won top honors at the National Model UN Conference March 24-28 in New York City. Continue reading →

Hunger pains

Tony Hall, who spent his career battling world hunger, talks social change with Wright State students
Posted on April 2, 2019 by Jim Hannah

He remembers the exact moment when battling world hunger became his passion. It was during a famine and still burns in the memory of Tony Hall, ex-congressman and former U.S. ambassador. Continue reading →

Wright State employees honored for excellence

Posted on March 29, 2019 by Bob Mihalek

Wright State University will recognize select staff and faculty members for their vital contributions to the university with the Awards for Excellence ceremony April 2. Continue reading →