Social Sciences and International Studies

Wright State’s Model United Nations team wins top award at national conference

Wright State’s Model U.N. team received an Outstanding Delegation Award and eight students won individual awards at the 2024 National Model United Nations Conference in New York City. Continue reading

Wright State international studies student receives State Department scholarship to study in Thailand

Ashley Carter, an international studies major at Wright State, received a Gilman-McCain Scholarship from the U.S. Department of State to study abroad in Thailand this summer. Continue reading

Dispatching dedication

Wright State senior Lexi Ricker impacts students during the day and serves her community at night

Lexi Ricker, a psychology and organizational leadership major at Wright State, thrives as leader in multiple student organizations. Continue reading

International internship program fruitful for both Wright State, school in France

Wright State students and alumni spent a month in the Normandy region of France in a pilot program to improve the teaching of English. Continue reading

2024 Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award

Andy Wilson ’97

Part of the series: 2024 Alumni Achievement Awards

Andy Wilson, the director of the Ohio Department of Public Safety, has dedicated his professional life to protecting the citizens of Ohio. Continue reading

2024 Volunteer Service Award

Tony Alexander ’88 (Posthumously)

Part of the series: 2024 Alumni Achievement Awards

Tony Alexander dedicated his time, talent and treasure to making Wright State a better place. Continue reading

Wright State’s Civil Rights Pilgrimage to include international students, special guest

Students from Wright State, Central State and Sinclair Community College will participate in the Civil Rights Pilgrimage bus tour in Ohio and Kentucky. Continue reading

A rising star in city government

Wright State MPA graduate Amber Holloway was recently appointed city manager of West Carrollton

When Amber Holloway enrolled in the Master of Public Administration program at Wright State, she envisioned becoming a city manager. Continue reading

Wright State Model U.N. team delivers strong showing at Dayton competition, heading to nationals in New York

Wright State students won nine committee awards, three best-in-committee paper awards and best overall at the 31st Dayton Model United Nations Conference. Continue reading

Helping those in need

Wright State MPA student makes an impact in the community in Dayton and Burundi

Angela Bingaya, a Master of Public Administration student at Wright State, helps people in need in Burundi and Dayton through her family’s nonprofit organization. Continue reading