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.

Peace officer

Wright State philosophy student John Klugh promotes non-violence, help for the homeless

Posted on February 27, 2015 by Jim Hannah

Wright State philosophy/religion major John Klugh is a soldier in Ahimsa’s Army, the university’s peace and nonviolence club, which he helped found two years ago. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Around Campus, Community Service, Humanities and Cultural Studies, Liberal Arts, News, Student Profile, Undergraduate |

Sensing victory

Wright State and Wright STEPP alum Adrienne Bolds-Ephrem flying high with Air Force sensors unit

Posted on February 25, 2015 by Jim Hannah

After participating in the Wright STEPP program and earning two biomedical engineering degrees at Wright State, Adrienne Bolds-Ephrem is flying high with an Air Force sensors unit. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Alumni Profile, Biomedical, Industrial, and Human Factors Engineering, Engineering & Computer Science, Graduate, Home news sidebar, News |

5K walk through Wright State’s tunnels to raise money for the university

Posted on February 23, 2015 by Jim Hannah

Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to walk Wright State’s tunnels Feb. 26 to raise money for Wright State University Foundation funds. Continue reading →

Posted in Alumni, Around Campus, Faculty & Staff, Home news sidebar, News |

Wright State grad Alexis Gomez advances to top 24 on ‘American Idol’

Posted on February 20, 2015 by Jim Hannah

After performing in Hollywood, Alexis Gomez, a 2014 Wright State graduate, advanced on “American Idol.” Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Arts Scene, Home news sidebar, International Students, Liberal Arts, News, Social Sciences and International Studies |

Wright State reduces tuition by half for local international residents who want to learn English

Posted on February 18, 2015 by Jim Hannah

Wright State makes its intensive English program more attractive to local international students who want to increase their skills in English. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Enrollment Management, Home news sidebar, International Students, Liberal Arts, News |

Subterranean salute

Wright State’s Shannon family witnesses annual Dutch Christmas Eve tribute to World War II liberators

Posted on February 17, 2015 by Jim Hannah

Wright State’s Shannon family travel to Netherlands to witness an annual Dutch Christmas Eve tribute to World War II liberators. Continue reading →

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

YSI donates water testing equipment to Wright State education students

Posted on February 16, 2015 by Jim Hannah

Donated pH meters will help Wright State education students develop skills critical to teaching how to preserve water quality. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Earth & Environmental Sciences, Education & Leadership, Graduate, Health, Education, & Human Services, Home news sidebar, News, Science & Mathematics, Undergraduate |

Tanzania tangent

Wright State’s Aliane Kubwimana visits African nation to job-shadow doctors

Posted on February 13, 2015 by Jim Hannah

A trip to her native Tanzania to shadow doctors and nurses produced lifelong memories for Wright State University pre-med student Aliane Kubwimana. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Biology, Education & Leadership, Health, Education, & Human Services, Honors Program, International Students, Liberal Arts, News, Pre-Health, Science & Mathematics, Social Sciences and International Studies, Student Profile |