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.

Wright State Women’s Luncheon to feature university leaders discussing career growth

A panel of university leaders will discuss the support they receive in their careers, challenges they face, work environments and dealing with discrimination. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Around Campus, Athletics, Enrollment Management, Faculty & Staff, Health, Education, & Human Services, Home news sidebar, Liberal Arts, Medicine, News, Professional Psychology, Social Sciences and International Studies, Student Union |

Raj Soin College of Business hosts a four-day career-building event for students

The Back to Business Lunch featured talks by local executives, department chairs and students. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Around Campus, Business, Home news sidebar, News |

Finance finesse

Student job placement is a goal of Brandon Morris, the new Finance and Financial Services chair

Brandon Morris teaches finance courses to both undergraduates and in the Master of Business Administration Program. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Business, Finance, Accountancy, Management Information Systems, and Economics, Home news sidebar, News |

Hongmei Ren receives $2.4 million in federal research awards to explore therapies for muscular dystrophy

Hongmei Ren, assistant professor of biochemistry and molecular biology, received a grant from the National Institutes of Health and an Idea Development award from the Department of Defense. Continue reading

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

Where do we go from here?

Wright State experts ponder the future as world emerges from COVID restrictions

Wright State experts predict what business, health, education, and entertainment landscapes will look like as a result of the coronavirus pandemic Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Alumni Association, Business, Coronavirus, Fine and Performing Arts, Giving, Health and Exercise Sciences, Health, Education, & Human Services, Home news sidebar, Humanities and Cultural Studies, Liberal Arts, Magazine, News, Nursing, Online Education, Supply Chain Management, Marketing, and Management |

Computer science student Swati Padhee uses artificial intelligence research in internship with National Board of Medical Examiners

Wright State Ph.D. student Swati Padhee examined the use of language to help support the validity of test scores on medical licensing exams. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Computer Science and Engineering, Engineering & Computer Science, Graduate, Home news sidebar, News, Research, Women in STEMM |

Medical student Oumou Fofana receives prestigious scholarships from two national programs

Oumou Fofana, a medical student at the Boonshoft School of Medicine, hopes to play a role in reducing health care disparities in underserved communities. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Family Medicine, Home news sidebar, Medical Students, Medicine, News |

On the money

Wright State business alumnus Joshua Lake is thriving in the financial services industry

Joshua Lake, who received a bachelor’s degree in financial services from Wright State, is CEO of Beyond Wealth Advisors. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Business, Finance, Accountancy, Management Information Systems, and Economics, Home news sidebar, News |

Five undergraduate students receive Women in Science research awards

The Women in Science Giving Circle enhances the educational and professional success of female students and faculty members in STEMM disciplines. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Biology, Engineering & Computer Science, Faculty, Home news sidebar, Lake Campus, Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Medicine, Neuroscience, Cell Biology and Physiology, News, Research, Science & Mathematics, Women in STEMM |

Rich blend

Neuroscience and political science alumna Abagail Chumley is completing a fellowship with the Ohio Legislative Service Commission

After completing her studies in neuroscience, Abagail Chumley decided to explore a completely different world — political science and government. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Alumni Association, Alumni Profile, Home news sidebar, Honors Program, Liberal Arts, Neuroscience, Cell Biology and Physiology, News, Science & Mathematics, Social Sciences and International Studies, Women in STEMM |