Social Sciences and International Studies

Wright State to mark World AIDS Day

To mark World AIDS Day, Wright State will host a special event promoting AIDS awareness in the Millett Hall Atrium, at 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 3. Continue reading

Globetrotting diplomat visits Wright State

Photo of the Congolese flag

Wright State alumnus Morgan O’Brien will speak to students about his career as an American diplomat. Continue reading

Ohio students to visit Wright State, immerse themselves in language fun

Photo of Wright State Presidnet David R. Hopkins and Immersion Day participants on stage dressed in ethnic gowns.

High school and college students from schools all over Ohio will visit Wright State to sharpen their bilingualism in coming weeks. Continue reading

President’s Awards for Excellence recipients celebrated at event

The President’s Awards for Excellence for 2012 in the Staff and Outstanding Unit categories were celebrated Wednesday, October 10… Continue reading

Inaugural Alumni Speaker Series to feature globe-trotting alumna

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Crothers graduated from in 1973 with a degree in political science and was a founding member of Wright State’s first Model United Nations team. Continue reading

A Greentree Grows on Campus

Entrepreneur, alumnus gives back in the classroom

On the first day of class, adjunct instructor Travis Greenwood reveals details of each student’s personal life. He knows that one student has three dogs. He knows that another spent last summer traveling through Europe. He also knows that a … Continue reading

Six Degrees of Education

One diploma just isn’t enough for lifelong learner

Seventy-two-year-old Tom Miller collected six sheepskins—bachelor’s degrees in political science, international studies, liberal studies, modern languages, anthropology, and geography—when he took the stage at the June commencement. “I’m a student of learning,” Miller said. “I used the courses as a … Continue reading

President’s Award for Excellence—Early Career Achievement

Opolot Okia, Ph.D., is an author and Fulbright scholar who has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and service since he joined Wright State in 2009. Continue reading

Wright State communication student gains experience in Attorney General’s Office

Photo of members of Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine's staff including Wright State student and intern Gervonna Bolding.

With an ever-growing scope of media-related opportunities, choosing a career can be a daunting task for mass communication majors. Continue reading

Wright State grad and Warehouse 13 star wears Raiders T-shirt on SyFy Channel

A screen capture of the SyFy channel’s Warehouse 13, Episode 2, season 4, An Evil Within

Eddie McClintock, star of the SyFy channel’s Warehouse 13 wore a Wright State Raiders T-shirt in the second episode of season two, An Evil Within, which aired Monday, July 30. Continue reading