Social Sciences and International Studies

Robert J. Kegerreis Distinguished Professor of Teaching

Kirsten Halling

Part of the series: Faculty Awards for Excellence 2018

Kirsten Halling is a role model of teaching effectiveness in the Department of Modern Languages and the College of Liberal Arts. Continue reading

Presidential Award for Faculty Excellence: Early Career Achievement

Lee Hannah

Part of the series: Faculty Awards for Excellence 2018

Lee Hannah, assistant professor of political science, has had a tremendous impact on many students’ education. Continue reading

Homecoming

Wright State alum Hannah Beachler shares her new Oscar and her insights with motion pictures students

Hannah Beachler ’05 returned to Wright State to talk to students about filmmaking and winning an Oscar for her work on “Black Panther.” Continue reading

Communication in the Peace Corps

Calandria Tate, who graduated from Wright State in December with a degree in communication studies, is volunteering in Senegal as a member of the Peace Corps. Continue reading

Service in El Salvador

For the past six months, Megan McKarns has lived in El Salvador, working with families and performing mission work. Continue reading

Wright State pilgrimage focuses on Children of the Civil Rights Movement

Wright State students will make a pilgrimage March 5-9 to historical sites associated with the civil rights movement, while examining a crucial phase of America’s past. Continue reading

Professionals in criminal justice share insights, career advice with Wright State students

Wright State students interested in criminal justice careers interacted with alumni and other professionals who have flourished in those fields. Continue reading

Wright State grad student Ronnie Moreland named among Dayton’s Top 10 African American Men of the Year

M.P.A. student and longtime community leader Ronnie Moreland was recognized by Parity Inc. Continue reading

Engaging experience

Wright State’s new Agents of Change community-engagement course a hot ticket with students

The new Agents of Change course empowers students to become more active citizens, create partnerships with community groups and promote positive change. Continue reading

Wright State film grad Hannah Beachler wins Oscar for her work on ‘Black Panther’

Hannah Beachler, who graduated from Wright State in 2005, is the first African American to win an Oscar in the Best Production Design category. Continue reading