Social Sciences and International Studies

2023 Alumni Achievement Awards celebrate distinguished Wright State community members

Posted on January 26, 2023 by Bob Mihalek

The Wright State Alumni Association honored Alumni Achievement Awards recipients Aurea Rivera ’82, Mark Espy ’81, Christina Knowles ’14, ’16, Stephen Hampton ’80 and Virginia Krause Hess. Continue reading →

Veteran and Military Center Champion Garden named in honor of late Wright State ROTC graduate

Posted on January 10, 2023 by Bob Mihalek

The Captain Shawn L. English Champion Garden will honor military veterans and those who support them. Continue reading →

Rainbow remedy

Posted on December 7, 2022 by Erica Harrah

Emily Winkelman studied women, gender and sexuality studies and led the Rainbow Alliance to ensure there are inclusive spaces at Wright State and in the community. Continue reading →

More than 1,150 students to graduate at Wright State’s fall commencement ceremonies

Posted on December 5, 2022 by Erica Harrah

Wright State will hold fall commencement ceremonies for graduate students on Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. and for undergraduate students on Dec. 10 at 10 a.m. in the Wright State Nutter Center. Continue reading →

Wright State historical archaeologist Lance Greene nominated for North Carolina literary award

Posted on November 30, 2022 by Bob Mihalek

Lance Greene, professor of anthropology, is a finalist for the Thomas Wolfe Memorial Literary Award for “Their Determination to Remain: A Cherokee Community’s Resistance to the Trail of Tears in North Carolina.” Continue reading →

Community mediator

Posted on November 17, 2022 by Erica Harrah

Wright State alumna Raven Cruz Loaiza leads the Mediation Response Unit for the City of Dayton. Continue reading →

Washington Post: Political scientist Lee Hannah explains why the real action over legalizing marijuana remains in the states

In an article in the Washington Post, Lee Hannah, Ph.D., associate professor of political science at Wright State University, examines President Biden’s announcement last week that he will use his pardon power to grant clemency to people convicted of federal … Continue reading →

Wright State staff and faculty honored for excellence

Posted on October 7, 2022 by Bob Mihalek

Wright State University has recognized select staff and faculty members for their vital contributions to the university with Awards for Excellence. Continue reading →

2021–2022 Frederick A. White Distinguished Professor of Service Award

Daniel Warshawsky
Posted on October 7, 2022 by Micah Karr

Part of the series: Faculty Awards for Excellence 2021–2022

Daniel Warshawsky, associate professor of geography, has given tireless service to Wright State and the Dayton community. Continue reading →

What a difference a day makes

First-time donors on the Wright Day to Give talk about what motivated them and why they continue to give
Posted on October 6, 2022 by Dennis Bova

One couple shares their motivation behind giving, and one grad shares how his gift as a student influenced him to continue to pay it forward. Continue reading →