Social Sciences and International Studies

Inside the White House 2

A blog by Wright State student Spencer Brannon
Posted on January 17, 2014 by Wright State Media Team

Part of the series: Inside the White House

This is the second in a series of articles describing Wright State student Spencer Brannon’s experiences as an intern for the Executive Office of the President at the White House. In any big city, there’s always a lot going on. … Continue reading →

Wright State’s Model UN team returns from South Korea with multiple awards

Posted on January 15, 2014 by Jim Hannah

Visits to the Korean Demilitarized Zone and the Changdeokgung Palace as well as winning multiple international honors highlighted a trip to South Korea by Wright State’s Model UN team. Continue reading →

Professor Damaris Serrano wins national literary award from Panama

Posted on December 27, 2013 by Bob Mihalek

Spanish professor Damaris Serrano received the most prestigious literary award from her native Panama for an essay she wrote on the construction of the first transcontinental railroad and the Panama Canal. Continue reading →

STEM School teacher elected to Xenia School Board

Posted on December 23, 2013 by Andrew Call

Arch Grieve wanted to impact public education in his hometown by becoming a teacher there. When that didn’t work out, however, Grieve found another way to accomplish his goal. Continue reading →

Brilliance lost

An essay by David A. Petreman, professor of Spanish language and Latin American literature
Posted on December 17, 2013 by Wright State Media Team

On Stefan Pugh’s office door is a plaque that reads “Brage Golding Distinguished Professor of Research,” a declaration not only of this professor’s remarkable accomplishments… Continue reading →

Inside the White House 1

A blog by Wright State student Spencer Brannon
Posted on December 2, 2013 by Wright State Media Team

Part of the series: Inside the White House

I think that for a lot of people, going through the gate on Pennsylvania Avenue is when the significance of their work first hits them. Continue reading →

December Green honored with 2013 International Education Award

Posted on November 27, 2013 by Jim Hannah

December Green, director of international studies at Wright State, was named recipient of the university’s 2013 International Education Award. Continue reading →

More than 900 people experience TEDxDayton

Posted on November 15, 2013 by Reilly Dixon

Diverse speakers and performances that touched on everything from translational leadership to the color of music were featured in the inaugural TEDxDayton, an event designed to spread ideas and inspiration. Continue reading →

TED TALKS

Wright State scholars, experts to enrich Dayton event
Posted on November 12, 2013 by Jim Hannah

Rewriting the formula for college success. Enhancing learning through brain stimulation. Bringing numbers to life. Examining racial identity. Learning leadership secrets. Continue reading →

Baywatch: Cuba part of journey for ROTC student

Posted on November 8, 2013 by Jim Hannah

Guantanamo Bay. Terror suspects. Top Secret clearance. This was recently a way of life for Aaron Jenkins, a junior ROTC student… Continue reading →