Social Sciences and International Studies

Wright State alumnus, private investigator wins La Mega Hispanic Business Award

Francisco Marques, who earned a bachelor’s degree in Spanish and a Master of Humanities from Wright State, was honored for his work as a professional private investigator. Continue reading

Staying focused

Wright State University communication studies major’s love for photography is her business

For Bethany Althauser, communications studies major at Wright State, a great photograph is one that captures good composition and genuine emotion in a single picture. Continue reading

2023 Wright State graduate Lilith Holloway named Fulbright Scholar

Lilith Holloway, who graduated from Wright State with a bachelor’s degree in French and international studies, will teach English as a second language in France as a Fulbright scholar. Continue reading

Raiders for life

Wright State graduates continue a family legacy of providing sweet treats to customers

Wright State alumni Kathy and Gregg Klein opened Tom & Dot’s Gelato Shop as a tribute to Kathy’s grandparents. Continue reading

Wright State University Foundation welcomes new trustees

Linda Black-Kurek ’78 will serve as the foundation's board chair

The Wright State University Foundation has appointed six new trustees to its board, effective July 1, 2023. Continue reading

Civil rights pilgrimage drives home history for Wright State students

Wright State students visited sites in Ohio that were important to the Civil Rights Movement during a bus trip. Continue reading

Wright State Spanish professor Damaris Serrano honored in native Panama

Damaris Serrano, associate professor of Spanish, was honored by the Republic of Panama for her contributions to education and literature during International Women’s Day celebrations. Continue reading

U.S. News ranks Wright State graduate programs among best in the nation

U.S. News included Wright State’s graduate programs in medicine, engineering, computer science, public health, public administration, mathematics and business among the best in the nation for 2023–2024. Continue reading

More than 1,600 students to graduate at Wright State’s 2023 spring commencement ceremonies

Wright State will hold commencement ceremonies for the Lake Campus on April 27 and for its graduate programs on April 28 and undergraduate programs on April 29 at the Wright State Nutter Center. Continue reading

Wright State to award honorary degree at spring commencement

2003 Wright State graduate Sarah Hackenbracht will receive an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters from Wright State at spring commencement on April 29. Continue reading