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.

Professor of English Sharon Lynette Jones’ book on civil rights activist Angela Davis is published

Sharon Lynette Jones, professor of English language and literatures, visited archives around the country to research “Conversations with Angela Davis.” Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Home news sidebar, Humanities and Cultural Studies, Liberal Arts, News, Research |

Five female students receive Considine Scholarships to fund undergraduate research in campus labs

The Considine Scholars Program funds undergraduate STEM research positions for female Wright State students. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Biology, Earth & Environmental Sciences, Giving, Home news sidebar, Medicine, Neuroscience, Cell Biology and Physiology, News, Psychology, Research, Science & Mathematics, Women in STEMM |

Space station

Wright State computer science alumnus Logan Krause flying high with the Air Force and Space Force

Logan Krause’s interest in computer science was born when he helped develop his high school’s website and create a 3D model of the school. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Alumni Profile, Computer Science and Engineering, Engineering & Computer Science, Home news sidebar, News |

Wright State student synthetic-biology research team to compete at international scientific conference

The Wright State iGEM team is part of a Defense Department program that seeks to develop the biotechnology workforce in the United States. Continue reading

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

Wright State students surge back to campus as in-person classes resume

Fall enrollments across the Dayton and Lake campuses have been tracking as expected. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Around Campus, Enrollment Management, Home news sidebar, Homepage Photos and Video, News, Videos |

Will power

First-year student Ariana Bush’s perseverance earns her a spot in Wright State’s Dance Program while pursuing political science

Ariana Bush was accepted into Wright State’s Dance Program after two years of singing lessons, intensive ballet classes, community theatre and College Credit Plus classes. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Fine and Performing Arts, Liberal Arts, News, Social Sciences and International Studies, Student Profile |

Robert J. Kegerreis Distinguished Professor of Teaching

Amelia Hubbard

Part of the series: Faculty Awards for Excellence 2020-21

Amelia Hubbard, associate professor of anthropology, is a popular and inventive teacher who challenges her students to excel. Continue reading

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

Frederick A. White Distinguished Professor of Professional Service

James A. Menart

Part of the series: Faculty Awards for Excellence 2020-21

James Menart, professor of mechanical and materials engineering, has contributed to graduate and research activities, program oversight and accreditation, curricular development and college leadership. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Awards, Engineering & Computer Science, Faculty, Faculty & Staff, Home news sidebar, Mechanical and Materials Engineering, News |

Brage Golding Distinguished Professor of Research

Hong Huang

Part of the series: Faculty Awards for Excellence 2020-21

Hong Huang, professor of mechanical and materials engineering, was recognized for her pioneering, prolific and high-impact research. Continue reading

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Trustees’ Award for Faculty Excellence

Michael L. Raymer

Part of the series: Faculty Awards for Excellence 2020-21

Michael Raymer, professor of computer science and engineering, has been an exemplary member of the Wright State faculty for more than two decades. Continue reading

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