Social Sciences and International Studies

2022–2023 Robert J. Kegerreis Distinguished Professor of Teaching

Marie Thompson
Posted on September 22, 2023 by Erica Harrah

Part of the series: Faculty Awards for Excellence 2022–2023

Marie Thompson, associate professor of communication, is lauded for inspiring her students and her contributions to multidisciplinary programs in the area of race, gender and health. Continue reading →

‘Champion for others’

Wright State dedicates garden honoring veterans and military-connected students
Posted on September 13, 2023 by Kris Sproles

Wright State University and its Veteran and Military Center dedicated the Captain Shawn L. English Champion Garden, an outdoor space that honors veterans, military-connected students and those who support them. Continue reading →

Wright State to dedicate garden honoring veterans and military-connected students on Sept. 8

Posted on August 30, 2023 by Bob Mihalek

Wright State and its Veteran and Military Center will dedicate the Captain Shawn L. English Champion Garden during a ceremony on Friday, Sept. 8, at 11 a.m., outside the Veteran and Military Center and Millett Hall. Continue reading →

Photo development

Wright State staff member Ashley Cheak pushes artistic boundaries during a fellowship at Dayton Art Institute
Posted on July 27, 2023 by Bob Mihalek

As a Yeck College Artist Fellow, Ashley Cheak experimented with alternative photographic processes and darkroom techniques to elevate her understanding of photography. Continue reading →

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

Posted on July 13, 2023 by Erica Harrah

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
Posted on July 10, 2023 by Kris Sproles

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

Posted on July 7, 2023 by Erica Harrah

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
Posted on June 30, 2023 by Kris Sproles

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
Posted on June 12, 2023 by Kim Patton

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

Posted on May 4, 2023 by Dennis Bova

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