Military & Veterans

Wright State to celebrate Veterans Day on Nov. 12 with full slate of presentations, activities

Insights from decorated soldier and renowned psychologist Larry James, secrets of transitioning from soldiering to college to careers, and even a tug of war… Continue reading

New center helps Wright State earn spot on military friendly list

Photo of two veteran students at Wright State's Veterans Appreciation Day.

Wright State’s status as a military-friendly university continues to be affirmed by both internal actions and outside observers. Continue reading

Dan Kirkpatrick elected president of Ohio Nurses Association

Dan Kirkpatrick, a clinical instructor at the Wright State–Miami Valley College of Nursing and Health, was recently elected president of the Ohio Nurses Association. Continue reading

No bones about it: Anatomy, ROTC a good match

It was a summer anatomy camp at Wright State that hooked him. Continue reading

President Hopkins honored with Air Force Ambassador Award

Photo of Wright State University President David R. Hopkins

The Air Force Association honored Wright State University President David R. Hopkins with its Ambassador Award at the annual Air Force Ball. Continue reading

Wright State University hires new director for National Center for Medical Readiness

Rufus Smith, a retired Brigadier General from the Ohio National Guard, takes the helm this week of the university’s medical preparedness and disaster training program. Continue reading

Wright State ranks among top schools in Ohio for future military service members

Photo of five people talking. Two are in military uniform.

Wright State University has been recognized as a top university in Ohio for students interested in military service. Continue reading

FBI Academic Biosecurity Workshop to be held at Wright State University Student Union on Sept. 10

FBI experts will raise awareness of biosecurity risks

In today’s world, many individuals and groups have threatened to attack the United States with biological weapons. They have targeted laboratories, biotech… Continue reading

Air Force doctor, Wright State med student trains in local hospitals, offers medical aid on emergency runs

The major currently is in his final year of a three-year Integrated Residency in Emergency Medicine program at Wright State University… Continue reading

History Hunt

Geophysics student launches high-tech search for missing military gravestones

For Jared Shank, it was a treasure in a metal-detecting history hunt—part of the military uniform of a soldier who served in the 1st Artillery Regiment during… Continue reading