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.

Designer genes

Wright State biomedical engineering students get chance to examine reconstruction of fateful TWA Flight 800

Posted on December 2, 2015 by Jim Hannah

Graduate students in Wright State’s biomedical engineering program met with federal regulators and investigators to learn how the government analyzes equipment failures and works to design systems that don’t fail. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Biomedical, Industrial, and Human Factors Engineering, Engineering & Computer Science, Graduate, Home news sidebar, Medical Research, Medicine, News, Orthopaedics, Research |

Legal laureate

Military duty, law career highlight journey of Wright State alum Garrett Gall '73

Posted on December 1, 2015 by Jim Hannah

Military duty during Vietnam and a long law career highlight the journey of Wright State alumnus Garrett Gall ’73. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Alumni Profile, Arts Scene, Education & Leadership, Fine and Performing Arts, Giving, Graduate, Health, Education, & Human Services, Home news sidebar, Honors Program, Liberal Arts, News, Social Sciences and International Studies |

Quantum leap

Wright State sophomore Mitchell Schneider flourishing in university’s world of physics

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Jim Hannah

Wright State student Mitchell Schneider is flourishing in university’s world of physics. The sophomore is majoring in both physics and math and is carrying a 4.0 GPA. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Center for Workforce Development, Disability Services, Mathematics & Statistics, News, Physics, Science & Mathematics, Student Profile, Undergraduate |

High-ranking delegation from prestigious English university visiting Wright State on fact-finding mission

Posted on November 27, 2015 by Jim Hannah

Weeklong visit to Wright State by a delegation of officials from Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge, England, promises to strengthen the existing relationship between the two schools and create new opportunities. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Around Campus, Disability Services, Education & Leadership, Enrollment Management, Health, Education, & Human Services, Home news sidebar, International Students, News |

Cristina Redko honored with 2015 International Education Award

Posted on November 23, 2015 by Jim Hannah

Cristina Redko, director of the global health concentration in the Master of Public Health Program at the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine, has won the university’s 2015 International Education Award. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Awards, Center for Global Health, Center for Healthy Communities, Faculty, Home news sidebar, Master of Public Health, Medicine, News, University Center for International Education |

Visual encounter

Wright State cognitive neuroscientist Assaf Harel builds pioneering lab to probe how the brain processes visual images

Posted on November 19, 2015 by Jim Hannah

Wright State cognitive neuroscientist Assaf Harel builds pioneering lab to probe how the brain processes visual images. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Faculty, Faculty Profile, Home news sidebar, Homepage Photos and Video, News, Psychology, Research, Science & Mathematics, Videos |

Professional psychology students win state funding to continue community programs on postpartum depression

Posted on November 18, 2015 by Jim Hannah

School of Professional Psychology students receive additional state grant to offer screenings and organize community programs on postpartum depression among African-American women. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Graduate, Home news sidebar, News, Professional Psychology |

Cave drawing

Wright State’s Aileen Cave finds purpose in painting after a career in banking and law

Posted on November 16, 2015 by Jim Hannah

Wright State art student Aileen Cave finds purpose in painting after a career in banking and law. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Arts Scene, Fine and Performing Arts, Homepage Photos and Video, Liberal Arts, News, Student Profile, Videos |

Motor power

Wright State alum Greg Billing to be inducted into Dayton Auto Racing Hall of Fame

Posted on November 13, 2015 by Jim Hannah

Wright State graduate and Dayton Daily News sports reporter Greg Billing will be inducted into Dayton Auto Racing Hall of Fame. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Alumni Profile, Home news sidebar, Homepage Photos and Video, Liberal Arts, News, Social Sciences and International Studies, Videos |