Social Sciences and International Studies

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Energizing entrepreneurs

Wright State helps position aspiring entrepreneurs for success

Meet several alumni and students making their mark as successful entrepreneurs. Continue reading

New school structure will facilitate interdisciplinary learning and teaching in College of Liberal Arts

College of Liberal Arts logo

The College of Liberal Arts has reorganized into the schools of Fine and Performing Arts, Humanities and Cultural Studies, and Social Sciences and International Studies. Continue reading

Wright State University Foundation welcomes new trustees

Wright State alumni Tony Alexander, Bob Reynolds and Loghan Young and graduate student Doniska Taylor joined the Wright State University Foundation Board of Trustees. Continue reading