Social Sciences and International Studies

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

Posted on October 18, 2012 by Reilly Dixon
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

Posted on October 10, 2012 by Seth Bauguess

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

Posted on October 5, 2012 by Cory MacPherson
Logo for the Wright State Alumni Association

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
Posted on August 17, 2012 by Seth Bauguess

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
Posted on August 17, 2012 by Jim Hannah

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

Posted on August 14, 2012 by Seth Bauguess

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

Posted on August 14, 2012 by Reilly Dixon
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

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Seth Bauguess
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 →

Wright State students recognized for co-curricular excellence

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Kim Patton
(L-R) Photo of Honors Director Susan Carrafiello, Wright State President David R. Hopkins, commendation award winner for writing excellence Lara Donnelly and Honors Associate Director Alex Wenning.

Wright State University President David R. Hopkins presented Presidential Commendations for Excellence in Co-Curricular Activities to students Wednesday, June 6, at the Rockafield House on campus. Continue reading →

Wright State honors Top Scholars

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Cory MacPherson
Photos of the six top scholars with their books.

The Wright State University Parents Association and the Wright State University Friends of the Libraries honored six graduating seniors as the Top Scholars for their colleges. Continue reading →