The mission of the Department of Sociology and Anthropology is to promote a critically engaged observation and understanding of society and culture. Our students will develop skills to explore societal issues through theoretical, cross-cultural, and methodological approaches. To reach such goals, faculty are committed to learning-centered teaching, meaningful research, social advocacy, and service in and beyond the community.

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A different kind of influencer Two-time Wright State graduate Al-Hamdani wants immigrants to know Dayton as a welcoming city.

Wheel zeal She has degrees in environmental sciences and sociology from Wright State but works as an editor for an automotive magazine.

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Department News

Spring class notes

April 23, 2021

Meet three outstanding alumni who are featured in the spring 2021 issue of the Wright State University Magazine.

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.

Creative thinking

Videos and infographics replace exams in classes taught by anthropologist Amelia Hubbard

January 21, 2021

A music video on evolutionary biology and an infographic on race were part of a novel approach to teaching and learning at Wright State during the pandemic.

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