Wright State in the News

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 grad school to offer scholarships for Wright-Patt workers

Excerpt Wright State University will pay part of the tuition costs for Wright-Patterson Air Force Base personnel who enroll at the university’s graduate school in an initiative leaders hope will be a model for the rest of the nation. The … Continue reading →

$750K scholarship fund to benefit military seeking Wright State degrees

Excerpt A $750,000 scholarship fund by Wright State University’s graduate school will help Wright-Patterson Air Force Base employees get graduate degrees. The school announced the new fund Tuesday morning. Under the program, civilian workers and active duty military can apply for up to … Continue reading →

Meet Dr. Gary L. LeRoy

Gary LeRoy

Excerpt Gary L. LeRoy, M.D., is the associate dean for student affairs and admissions for Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine and a longtime family physician for East Dayton Health Center. 1. Who/what influenced your desire to give back to … Continue reading →

Leadership Stands Out: One accounting major’s formula for success

From the Ohio Society of CPAs online newsletter

Excerpt Brandon Yanak, junior accounting major at Wright State University, takes involvement and leadership to a new level with his active lifestyle – on and off campus. “Every experience in life is an opportunity to grow and learn something new,” … Continue reading →

Wright State Research Institute looks to commercialize military technology

Wright State Research Institute Logo

Excerpt Wright State Research Institute says it is looking to commercialize military technology as it expands operations. The institute, a research arm of Wright State University, employs 85 and is looking to hire 10 this year. WSRI is in the … 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 →

Wright State Alumni Exhibition captures strong legacy

Excerpt When fine-arts alumni show their work, it is not only reflective of the artists themselves but also the art teachers who instructed and inspired them. This is the case at the current Alumni Exhibition at the Robert and Elaine … Continue reading →

Wright State medical students to graduate May 23

Excerpt The Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine will hold its annual graduation ceremony at 6:30 p.m. Friday, May 23, at the Schuster Performing Arts Center. The graduating class includes 105 medical students. Each student has a different story … Continue reading →

Joe Tritschler to debut his new band

Excerpt ​​Crazy Joe Tritschler is a man of many talents. By day he’s a beloved electrical engineering professor at Wright State University. Off campus, he’s a music producer and studio musician, and on rare occasions, these days anyways, he finds … Continue reading →