Social Sciences and International Studies

Once again Wright State ranks among best at Model UN conference

Wright State received a Distinguished Delegation award at the National Model United Nations Conference March 27-31. Continue reading

Sultans of Swing conference to examine cultures of baseball, jazz and fiction

The Sultans of Swing conference features talks by cultural historians and baseball experts and a Wright State baseball game on April 14-15. Continue reading

Presidential candidates at Wright State debate may get glimpse into future of higher education

Lee Hannah, assistant political science professor, says Wright State is a crystal ball into the future of higher education — a critical issue for presidential candidates. Continue reading

Wright State’s political science classes brimming with interested students as debate approaches

Political science instructor Paul Leonard says students are more interested in politics because they have a greater understanding of the influence government and politics play on careers they pursue. Continue reading

Speaking terms

Wright State assistant professor Joshua Mabra’s quest for family heritage fired a passion for Arabic

Understanding his family heritage sparked a passion for Arabic in Joshua Mabra, assistant professor in the Department of Modern Languages. Continue reading

Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley to speak at Global Health Initiative Symposium and Dinner

The Global Health Initiative Symposium and Dinner on April 4 will raise funds for fourth-year students in the Boonshoft School of Medicine’s International Education Program. Continue reading

Wright State class to use social media to measure candidates’ performances during presidential debate

Communication class will monitor how the public discusses the presidential debate at Wright State on Sept. 26 on Twitter. Continue reading

Climate change survey of science teachers co-designed by Wright State’s Lee Hannah making national splash

Published in Science magazine, the survey examined how public school teachers are teaching climate change in the classroom. Continue reading

Coffee maker

Wright State alum J. Stanton finds home at Boston Stoker Coffee Company

1994 Wright State graduate J. Stanton finds home at the Boston Stoker Coffee Company. Continue reading

History heavyweight

Wright State alum Brady Kress '96 raising Dayton History, Carillon Historical Park to new heights

1996 Wright State graduate Brady Kress is raising Dayton History and Carillon Historical Park to new heights. Continue reading