Social Sciences and International Studies

Boys of summer

Media coverage of minor league baseball is focus of Wright State research project
Posted on July 15, 2014 by Jim Hannah
Overlooking Fifth Third Field

Wright State communication professor is researching how the Internet and social media are changing local coverage of minor league baseball. Continue reading →

Dayton Daily News columnist Dale Huffman to lecture at Wright State

Posted on July 7, 2014 by Bob Mihalek
Newspaper columnist Dale Huffman

Newspaper columnist Dale Huffman will deliver the fifth annual “Living Legends of the Dayton Daily News Archives” lecture at Wright State July 18. Continue reading →

Video—Local veterans and terror experts watching Iraq closely

Political science professor Vaughn Shannon

Local terror experts are watching the turmoil in Iraq with keen eyes. What if the United States gets involved in the warring factions battling over regions in Iraq? Markets are vulnerable if the crisis deepens and experts say oil prices will be … Continue reading →

Great hunt

Wright State alumnus Steve Libert may be closing in on locating the long-lost ship Griffin
Posted on June 3, 2014 by Bob Mihalek
Underwater diver in Lake Michigan

After searching for the long-lost ship the Griffin for three decades, Wright State alumnus Steve Libert believes he is close to locating the “Holy Grail of the Great Lakes.” Continue reading →

Matters of democracy

Wright State researcher Pramod Kantha studies political transition of his native Nepal
Posted on May 21, 2014 by Jim Hannah
Pramod Kantha

Wright State professor Pramod Kantha is writing a book on Nepal’s transition from a monarchy to a democratic republic. Continue reading →

A servant and a scholar

Wright State promotes David Finnie to chief of police
Posted on May 13, 2014 by Seth Bauguess

New Chief of Police David Finnie brings a wealth of experience gathered over a 25-year career in university law enforcement. Continue reading →

Travel agent

Angie Loyd takes up-close approach to international affairs
Posted on May 9, 2014 by Jim Hannah
Angie Loyd

Wright State student and Model UN team leader Angie Loyd is passionate about human rights and international affairs. Continue reading →

Liberal arts students share internship experiences, thank community partners

Posted on May 1, 2014 by Seth Bauguess

The testimonials from eager and thankful liberal arts students painted a clear picture—they value their chances to shine in professional environments as much as they value their entire educational experience. Continue reading →

Wright State is once again tops at Model UN

Posted on April 14, 2014 by Jim Hannah
Wright State Model UN team

Wright State’s Model UN team wins top honors at the National Model United Nations Conference for the 35th consecutive year. Continue reading →

Women’s History Month residency to feature CNN VP of diversity and inclusion

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Bob Mihalek
Geraldine Moriba

As part of her Women’s History Month residency at Wright State, CNN’s Geraldine Moriba will deliver the Anita Hill Annual Lecture on Gender Justice on March 13. Continue reading →