Military & Veterans

Pilot program

Armed with paintball guns, Wright State Army ROTC cadets participated in a downed pilot scenario and ambush training exercises at Calamityville. Continue reading

Wright State receives Military Friendly designation

Wright State was once again recognized for its military-friendly service with a Military Friendly Bronze Award. Continue reading

Employer Speaker Series to feature Wright-Patterson contract specialist job opportunities

The virtual Employer Speaker Series program, organized by Career Services, will be held Feb. 23 at 12:30 p.m. on Webex. Continue reading

Wright State forges partnership with alumni-rich Infinity Labs in building research and development center of excellence in Dayton

Wright State’s partnership with Infinity Labs will speed the transfer of technology from academia to industry, provide experience for students and boost economic development. Continue reading

Explore Wright State’s graduate programs at Virtual Open House Feb. 7–11

The Virtual Open House will feature program-specific events for more than 30 graduate degree programs over the course of the week. Continue reading

‘Veterans’ Voices’ series on WYSO features Wright State alumni, staff member

Veterans Voices logo

A veteran-to-veteran storytelling project, “Veterans’ Voices” is produced by WYSO and Wright State’s Veteran and Military Center. Continue reading

Millett Hall room honoring late Air Force Capt. Kevin M. Maguire rededicated

Kevin Maguire’s family also established a memorial scholarship at Wright State to support students enrolled in the Air Force ROTC program. Continue reading

Cannon carpenter

Wright State alumnus Jared Shank restores a World War I cannon in his hometown

Jared Shank restored a World War I cannon that had been part of a veterans memorial in St. Paris. Continue reading

Wright State’s Calamityville to host commemoration of 20th anniversary of 9/11

The City of Fairborn will hold its 9/11 Memorial Ceremony on Saturday, Sept. 11, at 8:30 a.m., at Wright State’s Calamityville, 506 West Xenia Drive. Continue reading

Trauma toolbox

Wright State alumnus Ryan Garrison helps military veterans and first responders heal as president of Valor Therapeutics

Organizational leadership graduate Ryan Garrison provides music and art therapy to help veterans and first responders who have posttraumatic stress injuries. Continue reading