Military & Veterans

Support for Wright-Patt, other federal sites in Ohio at critical juncture

Photo of Dr. Hopkins

Excerpt The Dayton region is getting traction in aerospace and people across the country are starting to pay attention to what is happening here. “But we have to be relentless,” says Wright State University President David Hopkins, a co-chair of the Wright-Patt 2020 committee. … Continue reading

Wright State Research Institute continues growth with new talent

WSRI's Michael Deis

Wright State Research Institute continues to attract talent staff, including the former director of the Sensors Directorate at the Air Force Research Laboratory. Continue reading

Military expedition

Army Guard student Ben McCullough pursuing career in intelligence analysis
Ben McCullough

Ben McCullough hopes to turn a master’s degree in international and comparative politics into a job with the Pentagon or a U.S. intelligence agency. Continue reading

Wright State’s Jared Shank receives state award for support of transfer students

Jared Shank

Wright State staff member Jared Shank honored by state organization for his work with transfer students. Continue reading

High jump

When he is not jumping out of planes, Army ROTC cadet Evan Fleming is preparing for a career in electrical engineering
Army ROTC cadet Evan Fleming

When he is not jumping out of planes for airborne training, Army ROTC cadet Evan Fleming is working toward a career in electrical engineering. Continue reading

Video: Veteran pays it forward after own struggle

Tyler Thompson

A retired sergeant is giving back to his fellow soldiers after fighting a battle he never expected. The Veteran and Military Center at Wright State University’s Allyn Hall is the most likely place you will find Tyler Thompson. The junior at … Continue reading

Wright State launches new Graduate School scholarship program for Wright-Patterson Air Force Base

Wright State creates scholarship fund for military personnel and civilian workers at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base who want to pursue graduate degrees. Continue reading

Programs offer second chance at a different career

Jun Kyung Ko

Excerpt The health care and social assistance sectors are expected to grow at an annual rate of 2.6 percent, adding 5 million jobs between 2012 and 2022, the BLS reported. “I think a lot of people are going into health … Continue reading

Former Fairborn educator to speak at Wright State

Excerpt Award-winning educator and writer Eric A. Combs will discuss his transition from life in the military to civilian life and his career as an educator in public schools during a program at Wright State University. The former Fairborn Primary … Continue reading

Life-changing mission

Tyler Thompson overcame PTSD to become a leader in the Veteran and Military Center with plans to work with veterans after he graduates.
Tyler Thompson

Tyler Thompson overcame PTSD to become a leader in the Veteran and Military Center with plans to work with veterans after he graduates. Continue reading