Social Sciences and International Studies

Wright State professor warns Dr. Phil, viewers, of romance scams

One of Mary Leal’s students recently asked her a question about internet romance scams. Sore subject. Continue reading

Wright State grad explores educational value of hip-hop

Darius Prier, a double Wright State graduate who is now education professor at Duquesne University, examines how hip-hop is a culturally relevant form of education in a new book. Continue reading

Religious historian David Holmes to speak at Wright State

David L. Holmes, professor emeritus of religious studies at the College of William & Mary, renowned author and historian, to lecture on “The Faiths of the Postwar Presidents.” Continue reading

Wright State prof: Internet scams tied to terrorism

Excerpt People in the Miami Valley and across the nation are falling to prey to Internet scams that in some instances are tied to terrorism. That’s according to Mary Leal, Wright State University professor of political science and former Dayton … Continue reading

Veteran human rights advocate to give talk at Wright State

Tom McCarthy

Tom McCarthy, a veteran United Nations official, will discuss “Reflections on a Career in Human Rights” on Friday, Sept. 20, on the Wright State campus.
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’03 Alumna, radio host back in Dayton

Radio listeners across the Miami Valley have welcomed an old friend back into their lives. Gina Ferraro is again on the radio airwaves, but this time… Continue reading

Angie Loyd: Already an Ambassador

Angie Loyd will tell you that being an effective ambassador is not all that complicated. Sometimes all you need is a gentle word and a smile. Continue reading

Wright State grad Jake Schierloh spends summer interning at White House

Jake Schierloh, a 2012 Wright State University graduate, was one of nearly 150 young people who participated in the White House Internship Program this summer. Continue reading

Wright State, ATIC to sponsor symposium on Bosnia following CIA declassification of documents

The role of intelligence in the Bosnian War will be the topic of a special symposium sponsored by Wright State University and the Advanced Technical Intelligence… Continue reading

Pay it forward

Wright State fourth-year student Quanita McRoberts

A shelter was once her home, and Wright State senior Quanita McRoberts can be found there occasionally. But now she’s there to give back. Continue reading