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.

Wright State grad Cedric Alexander named to presidential panel on community policing

Posted on December 22, 2014 by Jim Hannah

School of Professional Psychology graduate Cedric Alexander selected to serve on a White House task force to study ways to improve community policing. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Alumni Profile, Home news sidebar, News, Professional Psychology |

Physics phenom

High school student excels in Wright State's sensors physics research lab

Posted on December 18, 2014 by Jim Hannah

Centerville high school student is excelling in math and physics classes and in the sensors physics research lab at Wright State. Continue reading →

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

HAPI lab: Wright State to offer unique anatomy lab experience to high school students

Posted on December 17, 2014 by Jim Hannah

The Department of Neuroscience, Cell Biology and Physiology will offer an anatomy and physiology lab for high school students starting in January. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Anatomy, Graduate, Home news sidebar, Medicine, Neuroscience Institute, Neuroscience, Cell Biology and Physiology, News, Science & Mathematics |

Security blanket

Wright State grad Curtis Rowland working as chief scientist at National Air and Space Intelligence Center

Posted on December 11, 2014 by Jim Hannah

Curtis Rowland, who has two engineering degrees from Wright State, is chief scientist at the National Air and Space Intelligence Center. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Alumni Profile, Electrical Engineering, Engineering & Computer Science, Graduate, Home news sidebar, Military & Veterans, News, Undergraduate |

Duck deductions

Researchers’ genetic work on ducks lands in prestigious scientific journal

Posted on December 10, 2014 by Jim Hannah

Research by Wright State biologists on the genetic makeup of ducks was published and highlighted in a prestigious scientific journal. Continue reading →

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

Programmed for success

Wright State selected as center to teach high-speed, high-performance computer programming

Posted on December 8, 2014 by Jim Hannah

Wright State is among a select group of universities around the globe designated as centers to teach a state-of-the-art computer programming model. Continue reading →

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

Bird calling

Wright State grad Lorrie Monteiro is curator of The American Pigeon Museum & Library

Posted on December 4, 2014 by Jim Hannah

Wright State history graduate Lorrie Monteiro is curator of The American Pigeon Museum & Library in Oklahoma City. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Alumni Profile, Graduate, Home news sidebar, Humanities and Cultural Studies, Liberal Arts, News |

Highly technical

Wright State’s Emma Harmeyer turns technical-writing internship into career start

Posted on December 1, 2014 by Jim Hannah

Wright State communication major Emma Harmeyer turned a technical-writing internship into a full-time job when she graduates. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Career Services, Humanities and Cultural Studies, Liberal Arts, News, Social Sciences and International Studies, Student Profile, Undergraduate |

Museum master

Wright State’s Jason Deibel offers his physics talents to the National Museum of the USAF

Posted on December 1, 2014 by Jim Hannah

Jason Deibel next to an A-10 Thunderbolt jet

Wright State physics professor Jason Deibel is helping the National Museum of the United States Air Force develop its STEM programs. Continue reading →

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

Craig Woolley named Wright State’s chief information officer

Posted on November 25, 2014 by Jim Hannah

Craig Woolley, assistant vice president at University of South Florida Information Technology, will join Wright State as chief information officer in January. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Around Campus, Home news sidebar, News, Staff |