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May 6, 2014
The end of the academic year is a time for awards. Several graduating seniors in the Departments of Religion, Philosophy, and Classics were honored at award ceremonies held at WSU over the last few weeks. Top Scholar Timothy B. Corcoran, a Classical Humanities major, was named Top Scholar in the College of Liberal Arts at a ceremony held on April 11 at the Dunbar Library. Excelling in both Latin and Greek courses, Tim wrote his senior paper on the importance of engineering in Roman siege...
May 6, 2014
On April 29, 2014, the College of Liberal Arts (CoLA) held a breakfast for many community partners who have hosted a CoLA student intern during the year.  As part of the Crime and Justice Studies (CJS) core curriculum, students intern with such agencies as U.S. Secret Service, U.S. Federal Probation, county courts and local  Sheriff and Police Departments (Beavercreek, Fairborn, Greene County, Kettering, Miamisburg, Montgomery County, West Carrolton, Wilmington). In addition to a wonderful...
May 6, 2014
On Friday, May 2, the College of Liberal Arts held its annual ceremony to recognize an outstanding graduate from each department and program.  Two students from the Department of History were honored: Sarah Aisenbrey was named the outstanding graduate student, and Joseph Bradley-Hutchison was named the outstanding undergraduate student.  They are pictured here with Carol Herringer, Chair of the Department of History, before the ceremony.  Congratulations, and best wishes in the future!
May 6, 2014
Wright State University’s Women’s Studies internship class, “Women, Leadership, and Social Change,” is giving students real life experiences with the support of a college classroom.  Taught by Amber Vlasnik, director of the Women’s Center, this class combines work in the classroom with an individual internship experience for each student.
May 5, 2014
Beth Pratt in South Africa
Sharon E. Pratt, or as we all know her, Beth, has served as a Graduate Research Assistant in the Center for Urban and Public Affairs for two years. Beth has taken many different paths leading to a Master of Public Administration degree.
May 5, 2014
Wright State University honored more than 2,000 graduates during its Spring 2014 Commencement ceremony May 3 in the Nutter Center.
May 3, 2014
Wright State President David R. Hopkins told graduates that the value of a college degree has never been greater and urged them to change the world with their skills and passion.
May 1, 2014
The testimonials from eager and thankful liberal arts students painted a clear picture—they value their chances to shine in professional environments as much as they value their entire educational experience.
May 1, 2014
The primary goal for The Magnificent Seven is to help all seven members of the group earn promotion to full professor. The story of this unique group began in the fall of 2006 in the College of Liberal Arts, and it all started with stickers. Dr. Noeleen McIlvenna (aka Dr. No), Associate Professor in the History department, complained to Dr. Sarah Twill, Associate Professor in the Social Work department, that she was having trouble finding time for scholarship. Dr. Twill presented a novel idea:...
Apr 30, 2014
As we approach the end of the semester, many graduating students are securing jobs, internships and other exciting positions that will further their professional development. The Women's Studies Program is excited to announce the plans of two of our graduates.  Taylr Ucker, Graduate Assistant for the Master of Humanities Program and Research & Recruitment Assistant for the Women's Studies Program, secured what she calls the "perfect" post-graduation position as a Teen Advocate at the YWCA...

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