Author Archives: Jim Hannah

About Jim Hannah

Born in San Diego, Calif., and raised in Troy, OH. Graduated in journalism from Ohio State University. Worked at the Rome Daily American in Italy, the Indianapolis Star and The Associated Press, where I spent 30 years working in Columbus, Dayton and Washington D.C. Currently assistant director of public relations at Wright State University. Married, with three children.

Feathery touch

Wright State animal behavior students study bird migration, predator evasion during research trip to Poland

The students on the trip made observations about various animal behavior experiments and produced research papers. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Home news sidebar, Medicine, Neuroscience, Cell Biology and Physiology, News, Psychology, Research, Science & Mathematics |

Let there be light

Designers of Wright State’s airy Student Success Center begin to pile up architectural awards
Student Success Center facade

Wright State’s new Student Success Center features high-tech, active-learning classrooms, writing and math support labs and an outdoor rain garden. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Around Campus, Campus Growth, Facilities & Planning, Home news sidebar, News, Student Success, Undergraduate |

Career exploration expo for liberal arts a popular spot

Scores of students picked their way among the information tables at the Major and Career Exploration Expo organized by the Center for Liberal Arts Student Success. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Around Campus, Career Services, CLASS, Home news sidebar, Liberal Arts, News |

Reliable information

Wright State’s program on Information Literacy squares with governor’s proclamation

Wright State University Libraries’ Information Literacy program helps students navigate the information universe and develop skills to effectively and efficiently mine and use that information. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Around Campus, Faculty & Staff, Graduate, Home news sidebar, Libraries, News, Research, Undergraduate |

Kelli Tittle named Wright State’s director of compliance

A 2006 Wright State graduate, Kelli Tittle is currently the university’s HIPAA and privacy compliance officer in the Office of the Vice President for Research. Continue reading

Posted in Alumni, Alumni Profile, Home news sidebar, Humanities and Cultural Studies, Liberal Arts, News, Research, Staff |

Wright State offering undergraduate certificate in arts management

The program will prepare arts lovers for careers with theater companies, orchestras, art galleries, museums and other arts-related professions. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Fine and Performing Arts, Home news sidebar, Liberal Arts, News |

Princeton Review says Wright State’s Raj Soin College of Business among the nation’s best

The Princeton Review cited the Raj Soin College of Business’ strong academics and ability to meet the needs of working students. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Business, Finance, Accountancy, Management Information Systems, and Economics, Graduate, Home news sidebar, MBA, News, Supply Chain Management, Marketing, and Management |

Reaching for the moon

Wright State electrical engineering major Eric Harris uses lunar photography to capture the nightly dance of Earth’s closest neighbor

Eric Harris, a freshman electrical engineering major at Wright State, plans to photograph every full moon for the next 16 years. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Arts Scene, Electrical Engineering, Engineering & Computer Science, Home news sidebar, News, Residence Life & Housing, Undergraduate |

Wright State hosting Shakespeare conference on 400th anniversary of the famous playwright’s death

The “Encountering Shakespeare” conference takes place Oct. 20-22 in the Wright State Student Union from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Around Campus, Arts Scene, Faculty & Staff, Home news sidebar, Humanities and Cultural Studies, Liberal Arts, News, Research |

Wright State biomedical researchers selected to present invention at prestigious statewide forum

Wright State medical researcher Caroline Cao

Wright State researchers will seek funding and feedback for their revolutionary medical device that could eliminate the need for radiation-emitting X-rays in certain procedures. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Biomedical, Industrial, and Human Factors Engineering, Engineering & Computer Science, Faculty, Graduate, Home news sidebar, Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Medicine, News, Research, Surgery |