AFIT Provost, CAO Retires After 26 Years of Service www.afit.edu/news.cfm?article=0360410C7A
04 Aug 2026
- Dr. Heidi Ries, Air Force Institute of Technology provost and chief academic officer, gives closing remarks at her retirement ceremony at the United States National Museum of the Air Force, in Dayton, Ohio, on July 23, 2026. Ries began at...
AFIT CI's Kelly Adams Recipient of NAA's 2026 Katharine Wright Trophy www.afit.edu/news.cfm?article=0360410C7B
03 Aug 2026
- Ms. Kelly Adams, Air Force Institute of Technology Program Director was chosen as the recipient of the National Aeronautic Association 2026 Katharine Wright Trophy. (U.S. Air Force contribute photo)WASHINGTON, D.C., July 30, 2026 – The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) announces...
AFIT CI Student, LEAP Scholar facilitates historic CSAF counterpart visit www.afit.edu/news.cfm?article=0360410D72
01 Jul 2026
- Air Force Institute of Technology Civilian Institution Programs student and LEAP Scholar, Capt. Rafael Mata (left) interprets during a meeting between AFIT alumnus, Col. Ernest Csoma, Director, F-16 Program, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Hill Air Force Base, Utah...
AFIT Announces Distinguished Alumni Winners www.afit.edu/news.cfm?article=0360410D73
29 Jun 2026
- The Air Force Institute of Technology and the AFIT Foundation and Association of Graduates recognized five alumni for their outstanding career achievements in a ceremony on June 19. Lt. Gen. Linda S. Hurry, commander, Air Force Materiel Command, and AFIT...
AFIT and AFRL Announce Appointments for Endowed Term Chairs for Nuclear Systems www.afit.edu/news.cfm?article=0360410D7C
23 Jun 2026
- The Air Force Institute of Technology’s Graduate School of Engineering and Management (AFIT GSEM), in partnership with the Air Force Research Laboratory Strategic Deterrence S&T Division (AFRL/RJD), is proud to announce the 2026-2028 academic appointments for the endowed term chairs...
AFIT's ‘Avoiding Quicksand’ Acquisition Course Receives 100% Recommendation www.afit.edu/news.cfm?article=0360410D7A
29 May 2026
- The Air Force Institute of Technology’s School of Systems and Logistics (AFIT LS) is offering its ‘Avoiding Quicksand: How to Improve Acquisition Outcomes (WKSP0730),’ for acquisition professionals interested in learning new techniques for overcoming frustrating bureaucratic processes. (Image licensed from...
AFIT Celebrates Chancellor's Award Winners www.afit.edu/news.cfm?article=0360410A7D
08 May 2026
- Dr. Walter Jones, Air Force Institute of Technology chancellor addresses the AFIT audience for the annual “AFIT Chancellor’s Award Ceremony” in April 2026. The annual award ceremony recognizes the accomplishments of faculty and staff for calendar year 2025. (U.S. Air...
Farewell to Retired Col. Michael Heil, PhD: Former AFIT Commandant; Remembered As a Friend to All www.afit.edu/news.cfm?article=0360410B7F
27 Feb 2026
- It is with heavy hearts that AFIT announces the sudden passing of retired Col. Michael Heil, PhD, AFIT alumnus, former AFIT Commandant and former professor of Aerospace Engineering and Director, Center for Space Studies and Research. Prior to his passing,...
AFIT Civilian Institution Fellows Conclude Google EWI Tour www.afit.edu/news.cfm?article=0360410979
16 Sep 2025
- The Air Force Institute of Technology Civilian Institution’s (AFIT/CI) Education With Industry (EWI) fellows recently concluded their 10-month career development experience with Google Public Sector. The team of included (left to right): Maj. Kebin Umodo, Megan Hoffman (program manager, Google...