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.

College cradle

Wright State’s Billi Ewing watched her baby daughter grow up on campus
Billi Ewing holding graduation card

Wright State graduate Billi Ewing watched her baby daughter grow up on campus. Continue reading

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Visit of Chinese museum officials may lead to growth in partnership with Wright State

Wright State’s partnership with the Museum of Terracotta Soldiers and Horses of Shi-Huang-Di in China may expand in the wake of a visit to the university by museum officials. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Around Campus, Faculty, Home news sidebar, News, Research, University Center for International Education |

Photo effect

Image from Dunbar Library archives inspires Wright State’s Gino Pasi to make a movie
Gino Pasi in the archives

An image from Special Collections and Archives inspires Wright State archivist Gino Pasi to make a movie. Continue reading

Posted in Home news sidebar, Homepage Photos and Video, Humanities and Cultural Studies, Liberal Arts, Libraries, News, Special Collections and Archives, Staff, Staff Profile, Videos |

Aha moments

Philosophy professor William Irvine authors book on world-changing insights
William Irvine holding his book

Latest book by Wright State philosophy professor William Irvine examines moments of insight that shape the world. Continue reading

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Statistical standout

Wright State graduate Whit Alley '15 scores with Nielsen Ratings
Whit Alley in the Student Union

Wright State statistics graduate Whit Alley ’15 scores a job with Nielsen Ratings after answering question from interviewers that tripped up other candidates. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Alumni Profile, Graduate, Mathematics & Statistics, News, Science & Mathematics |

Wright State’s Tamera Schneider to take prestigious rotating scientist position at National Science Foundation

Tamera Schneider in her office

Wright State psychology professor Tamera Schneider will direct the National Science Foundation’s social psychology program in the Division of Behavioral and Cognitive Sciences. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Faculty, Home news sidebar, News, Psychology, Research, Science & Mathematics |

Attack on white fringetree by emerald ash borer likely to be widespread, says Wright State researcher

Don Cipollini holding piece of white fringetree affected by emerald ash borer

Wright State biology professor Don Cipollini suggests use of white fringetree by emerald ash borer is likely to be widespread and that the beetle may move to close relatives. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Biology, Earth & Environmental Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Ph.D., Faculty, Graduate, Home news sidebar, Homepage Photos and Video, News, Research, Science & Mathematics, Videos |

Kathrin Engisch named interim dean of the College of Science and Mathematics

Kathrin Engisch, associate professor of neuroscience, cell biology and physiology and associate dean for undergraduate education and outreach, has been named interim dean of the College of Science and Mathematics. Continue reading

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

Nigerian educators work with College of Education and Human Services faculty in summer program

Educators from Nigeria engage in a workshop by faculty from Wright State’s College of Education and Human Services focusing on trends in academic pedagogy and active student learning. Continue reading

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Special delivery

Dunbar Library’s Mandy Wilson a major force in the world of bowling
Mandy Wilson with bowling ball in library stacks

When she’s not managing the stacks in Wright State’s Dunbar Library, Mandy Wilson is knocking down pins as a professional bowler. Continue reading

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