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.

Drum role

Wright State's Jeff Brooks plays for heads of state as member of United States Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps
Jeff Brooks playing snare drum in the Capitol Building

Wright State graduate Jeff Brooks plays for heads of state as member of the United States Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Alumni Profile, Fine and Performing Arts, Home news sidebar, Liberal Arts, News, Undergraduate |

Virtual certainty

Wright State’s Small Business Development Center building statewide online toolbox for companies

Wright State’s Small Business Development Center will create a statewide online center to support small business owners in Ohio. Continue reading

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

Home remedy

Wright State alum Nathaniel Stewart '13 spearheads effort to house the homeless
Nathaniel Stewart headshot

Wright State alumnus Nathaniel Stewart ’13 spearheads effort to provide housing for the homeless in Columbus. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Alumni Profile, Community Service, Education & Leadership, Health, Education, & Human Services, Home news sidebar, Homepage Photos and Video, News, Videos |

Lake dweller

New dean Jay Albayyari sees bright future for Wright State’s Lake Campus
Jay Albayyari headshot

Jay Albayyari, the new dean of Wright State’s Lake Campus, sought the job because he wanted to lead a college campus with a lot of potential and help it prosper. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Faculty & Staff, Features, Home news sidebar, Homepage Photos and Video, Lake Campus, News, Videos |

Pair of ACEs

Wright State’s Dan Krane, Northern Illinois’ David Stone complete prestigious American Council on Education Fellowships
Dan Krane

Wright State professor Dan Krane, Northern Illinois’ David Stone served prestigious American Council on Education Fellowships during the 2014-15 academic year. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Faculty, Home news sidebar, News, Science & Mathematics |

Wrestling whiz

Wright State’s Anitra Jordan overcomes shyness by jumping into the ring
Anitra Jordan posed with arms crossed

Introverted and soft-spoken, senior mass communication major Anitra Jordan found a way to break out of her shell in a big way – by refereeing matches and training to become a pro wrestler. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Liberal Arts, News, Pre-College Camps, Social Sciences and International Studies, Student Profile, Undergraduate |

Material needs

Wright State helps stage advanced manufacturing and materials science camp for teachers

Wright State and area colleges train schoolteachers on teaching materials science to their students at summer camp. Continue reading

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

Disaster area

Wright State’s Jim Gruenberg says disaster historians could strengthen relief efforts
Jim Gruenberg sitting on rocks at Calamityville

Jim Gruenberg, deputy director of Wright State’s National Center for Medical Readiness at Calamityville, says disaster historians can help communities prepare for and respond to emergencies. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Calamityville, Health and Exercise Sciences, Health, Education, & Human Services, Home news sidebar, National Disaster Health Consortium, News, Staff, WSRI |

Wright State’s Julian Gomez-Cambronero lands visiting professorship at Harvard

Professor Julian Gomez-Cambronero will serve as a visiting professor at Harvard as part of a $1.5 million National Institutes of Health grant. Continue reading

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

Lake effect

Wright State’s Bonnie Mathies leaving lasting legacy at Lake Campus
Bonnie Mathies near Grand Lake St. Marys

As dean of Wright State’s Lake Campus, Bonnie Mathies oversaw surging enrollments, a nearly doubling of bachelor-degree programs and the purchase of nearly 40 acres for expansion. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Campus Growth, Education & Leadership, Faculty, Health, Education, & Human Services, Home news sidebar, Lake Campus, News, Staff |