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.

Speaking terms

Wright State assistant professor Joshua Mabra’s quest for family heritage fired a passion for Arabic

Understanding his family heritage sparked a passion for Arabic in Joshua Mabra, assistant professor in the Department of Modern Languages. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Faculty, Faculty Profile, Home news sidebar, Liberal Arts, News, Social Sciences and International Studies |

One for the books

Wright State’s School of Professional Psychology and English Club join forces to get donated books to inmates at Ohio Reformatory for Women

Wright State’s School of Professional Psychology and the English Club collaborate to donate books to inmates at the Ohio Reformatory for Women. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Community Service, Faculty, Home news sidebar, Humanities and Cultural Studies, Liberal Arts, News, Professional Psychology |

Wright State class to use social media to measure candidates’ performances during presidential debate

Communication class will monitor how the public discusses the presidential debate at Wright State on Sept. 26 on Twitter. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Debate, Faculty, Home news sidebar, Liberal Arts, News, Social Sciences and International Studies |

Model citizen

Wright State alum and videographer Lee Furry making international splash with his Star Wars models

Lee Furry, a Wright State motion pictures graduate and local news videographer, turned his interest in Star Wars models into a thriving business. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Alumni Profile, Arts Scene, Fine and Performing Arts, Home news sidebar, Homepage Photos and Video, Liberal Arts, News, Videos |

Climate change survey of science teachers co-designed by Wright State’s Lee Hannah making national splash

Published in Science magazine, the survey examined how public school teachers are teaching climate change in the classroom. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Faculty, Faculty Profile, Home news sidebar, Liberal Arts, News, Research, Social Sciences and International Studies |

Generation Z students may play major role in presidential election

Research by Wright State assistant professor Corey Seemiller finds members of Generation Z have surprising solidarity in views on education, employment, personal freedoms and military intervention. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Debate, Education & Leadership, Faculty, Health, Education, & Human Services, Home news sidebar, News, Research |

Actor Tom Hanks to dedicate the Tom Hanks Center for Motion Pictures at Wright State University

Tom Hanks will help dedicate the newly renovated Center for Motion Pictures and celebrate the success of the university’s $150 million Rise. Shine. campaign. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Alumni Association, Around Campus, Arts Scene, Campus Growth, Fine and Performing Arts, Giving, Home news sidebar, Liberal Arts, News |

Imagine dragons

Wright State senior Matt Garrett flourishes in creative writing program

Wright State senior Matt Garrett shines in the university’s creative writing program, inspired by magic, monsters and wizards from the fantasy genre. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Arts Scene, Graduate, Humanities and Cultural Studies, Liberal Arts, News, Student Profile, Undergraduate |

Coffee maker

Wright State alum J. Stanton finds home at Boston Stoker Coffee Company

1994 Wright State graduate J. Stanton finds home at the Boston Stoker Coffee Company. Continue reading

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Acculturation modules big hit at College of Engineering and Computer Science

When they first arrive at Wright State’s College of Engineering and Computer Science, many international students face challenges other students usually never encounter. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Around Campus, Biomedical, Industrial, and Human Factors Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering & Computer Science, Home news sidebar, International Students, Mechanical and Materials Engineering, News, Special Categories, University Center for International Education |