"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

Governor DeWine to address students during Wright State University’s spring commencement ceremonies

April 26, 2021

Nearly 1,900 students are expected to graduate during Wright State’s spring commencement ceremonies in the Nutter Center on April 30 and May 1.

The changemakers

Wright State Alumni and community members are confronting racism and all of its manifestations

April 22, 2021

How we can learn from our Black alumni, faculty, staff, and students who are working to actively create change in their communities by fighting racism and injustice.

Dayton Mayor, Wright State alumna Nan Whaley to give libraries talk

April 19, 2021

Nan Whaley will discuss "Leadership in Challenging Times" during the Friends of the Libraries Virtual Lunch-In on April 21.

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