"I apply what I studied in my master's program to train members of the US military on the history, culture, politics, and religion of the region where they are assigned."

--Joshua Cummins '12

Inspiring students to analyze, influence, and solve pressing societal concerns

Success Stories

Migration sensation A new book by Caress Schenk, who earned a master’s degree in international and comparative politics from Wright State, examines the strategic uses of migration management in Russia.

Politically precocious Whitney Tyler is an Honors student at Wright State, has a prestigious Newman Fellowship and is a student democracy fellow for the Campus Vote Project.

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School News

Wright State named Outstanding Delegation at 2021 National Model United Nations Conference

April 5, 2021

Four Wright State Model UN students also won Outstanding Position Paper Awards and three students won Outstanding Delegates in Committee Awards.

Life support

Wright State alumnus William Lutz at the helm of the nonprofit New Path, helping people during life’s tough times

March 2, 2021

William Lutz earned degrees in urban affairs and public administration from Wright State, works in local government and leads a nonprofit organization.

Wright State international politics, public administration alumni to share career success

February 16, 2021

“Alumni Changing the World: International Politics and Public Administration” will be held on Feb. 18 at 7 p.m. on Webex.

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