Military & Veterans

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 →

Wright State President Hopkins tells graduates that future belongs to those with college degree

Posted on May 3, 2014 by Jim Hannah

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. Continue reading →

Boonshoft School of Medicine psychiatry professor receives highest award in aerospace medicine

Posted on May 1, 2014 by Cindy Young

Assistant professor Kent McDonald recognized for research in aviator personality, environmental stressors and their impact on optimal performance. Continue reading →

Badge behavior: Prestigious German Armed Forces badge object of ROTC competition

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Jim Hannah

Wright State ROTC cadets train to win coveted German Armed Forces Badge for Military Proficiency. Continue reading →

Hundreds of students to help in campus clean up for Earth Week

Posted on April 21, 2014 by Seth Bauguess

Earth Day 2014 may be Tuesday, April 22, but the big event at Wright State for Earth Week will be the fourth annual Army ROTC Campus Cleanup event Wednesday, April 23. Continue reading →

Veterans voices: Oral history class connects veteran students with older vets

Posted on April 15, 2014 by Bob Mihalek

Students in the Veterans Voices course will submit their interviews with older veterans about their time in the military to the Library of Congress’ American Folklife Center.
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Dental destiny

Air Force clinic inspires aerospace engineer to pursue career in dentistry

Posted on April 14, 2014 by Jim Hannah

A visit to the dental clinic at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base inspired aerospace engineer Jun Kyung Ko to pursue a new career in dentistry. Continue reading →

Pioneering technology for medical field demonstrated at Calamityville

Posted on March 27, 2014 by Jim Hannah

New technology that promises to revolutionize training in the medical field by combining training with virtual reality was demonstrated at Wright State’s Calamityville. Continue reading →

Governor Kasich visits Wright State in show of support for university’s service to military veterans

Posted on March 21, 2014 by Jim Hannah

Wright State’s pioneering programs for military veterans led to visit from the Ohio governor, who hopes to make it easier for veterans to get college credit and professional licenses. Continue reading →