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.

League of their own

Wright State’s Scott Peterson chronicles historic 1890 baseball season in new book
Scott Peterson with his new book and old newspapers

A new book by Wright State communication professor Scott Peterson examines a pivotal year in baseball’s history and the development of sports journalism. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Faculty, Home news sidebar, Honors Program, Liberal Arts, News, Research, Social Sciences and International Studies |

Joseph Keferl named dean of the College of Education and Human Services

Joseph Keferl, a longtime Wright State faculty member, administrator and alumnus, will assume the position of dean in January and will begin serving as dean-elect in October. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Alumni Profile, Education & Leadership, Faculty, Faculty & Staff, Graduate, Health and Exercise Sciences, Health, Education, & Human Services, Home news sidebar, News, Social Work & Human Services |

Credit worthy

Wright State alum Joel Huxley turns painting degree into banking career
Joel Huxley

Wright State 1998 graduate Joel Huxley uses his B.F.A. in painting to help him see the big picture as executive at the Wright-Patt Credit Union. Continue reading

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

Rescue mission

Trauma Care Challenge at Calamityville sharpens the skills of firefighters

Firefighters from around the world participate in a trauma care and rescue training exercise at Wright State’s National Center for Medical Readiness at Calamityville. Continue reading

Posted in Calamityville, Education & Leadership, Health, Education, & Human Services, Home news sidebar, News, WSRI |

Latino locomotive

Wright State’s Stephanie Patino-Garfias pushing hard for immigration reform
Stephanie Patino-Garfias

Stephanie Patino-Garfias, a political science and communication major at Wright State, advocates for the Latino community and for immigration reform. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Honors Program, Liberal Arts, News, Social Sciences and International Studies, Student Profile |

Wearing thin

Wright State to play role in national research/prevention study on body dissatisfaction and eating disorders
Professional Psychology students and professor

Wright State Professional Psychology students will participate in the Body Project, a national research study on body dissatisfaction and eating disorders. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Faculty, Home news sidebar, News, Professional Psychology, Research |

Wright State students initiate relief effort for Nepal

Wright State Nepalese students, the Inter Cultural Exchange and the University Center for International Education will sponsor a fundraiser for the people of Nepal on May 1. Continue reading

Posted in Around Campus, Community Service, Home news sidebar, International Students, News, University Center for International Education |

Apocalypse now

Wright State’s Andrea Harris teaches course that explores social significance of zombie films in pop culture
Students watching zombie film

Wright State lecturer Andrea Harris teaches a course that explores the social significance of zombie films and television shows in pop culture. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Alumni Profile, Faculty, Home news sidebar, Humanities and Cultural Studies, Liberal Arts, News, Social Sciences and International Studies |

Throwing pains

Longtime judo instructor Mark Curry making champions out of Wright State students
Mark Curry demonstrating a throw

Longtime judo instructor Mark Curry is making champions out of Wright State students through the Raider Active judo class. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Around Campus, Faculty Profile, Health and Exercise Sciences, Health, Education, & Human Services, Home news sidebar, News, Staff |