April 17, 2025 - OFFICIAL: Jim Denniston Appointed Provost of Wright State

Dear Wright State Community,

I am thrilled to announce the immediate appointment of Dr. Jim Denniston as vice president for academic affairs and provost of Wright State University.

Since stepping into the acting provost role on January 1, Dr. Denniston has received overwhelmingly positive feedback from his staff, the Faculty Senate, and Wright State constituents, confirming he is the ideal candidate for this position.

Dr. Denniston brings a set of shared values based on people, learning, partnerships, relationships, sustainability, and stewardship to the Office of Provost. Wright State