The department is honored to recognize AEDE alumnus Vice Admiral Thomas R. Wilson, chosen by The Ohio State University Alumni Association for the 2011 Alumni Medalist Award. Wilson graduated from OSU in 1968 with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, majoring in Agricultural Economics. After graduation, he attended the Navy Officer Candidate School where he began an illustrious career in U.S. intelligence, serving in numerous positions, most notably as the 13th Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency.
The Alumni Medalist Award for national or international career achievement is the single highest honor accorded by OSU Alumni Association.