Social Sciences and International Studies

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

Posted on January 23, 2019 by Bob Mihalek

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

Excavating an abandoned town, fighting viral infections and restoring a prairie are among the top research stories of 2018

Posted on December 19, 2018 by Bob Mihalek

From excavating an abandoned town to fighting viral infections to restoring a prairie, Wright State University faculty and students are undertaking numerous and important research endeavors. Continue reading →

Literary lioness

Wright State’s Damaris Serrano again wins highest literary honor awarded by her native Panama
Posted on December 13, 2018 by Jim Hannah

Damaris Serrano, associate professor of Spanish at Wright State, received Panama’s Ricardo Miró National Award for her essay on the evolution of Panamanian poetry and literature. Continue reading →

Saving our history

Linda Black-Kurek ’78 fulfills her passion for the Dayton community and her alma mater by supporting the new Wright State University Archives Center
Posted on December 12, 2018 by Kim Patton

The exhibit gallery in the future Archives Center will be named the Linda Black-Kurek Family Foundation Exhibit Gallery where rotating exhibitions will showcase the depth of the collections. Continue reading →

Nearly 1,700 students to graduate at Wright State’s 2018 fall commencement

Posted on December 10, 2018 by Jim Hannah

Wright State University will hold its 2018 fall commencement ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 15, at 10 a.m. in the Wright State Nutter Center. Continue reading →

Milling around

Wright State alum Jessica Noes '04 is at the wheel of historic Clifton Mill
Posted on December 6, 2018 by Jim Hannah

Jessica Noes, who graduated from Wright State in 2004, oversees all operations at the Clifton Mill, including its annual Christmas display. Continue reading →

Java for GIs

Veteran and Military Center kicks off coffee drive with a Veterans Voices event Nov. 13
Posted on November 9, 2018 by Karen Strider-Iiames

The Veteran and Military Center is collaborating with the Dayton Area Red Cross to collect coffee to support veterans and active duty service members at the Dayton VA, Wright-Patt Medical Center and Wright State. Continue reading →

Alumni Achievement Awards honor Wright State’s finest

Posted on October 12, 2018 by Wright State Media Team

The Alumni Association recognized the accomplishments of four Wright State alumni and an honorary alumna during Homecoming Weekend. Continue reading →

Students get a peek at their futures with degrees in geography, urban affairs and public administration

Posted on October 10, 2018 by Bob Mihalek

Eleven Wright State alumni shared their experiences as part of a panel at the MPA, Urban Affairs and Geography Careers Event. Continue reading →

Sociology professor Marlese Durr studies impact of recession on African American stylists

Posted on October 10, 2018 by Micah Karr

In a new study, Marlese Durr examined how African American women, specifically stylists, coped with and continued to work during the 2008 economic recession. Continue reading →