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.

Beetle mania: Wright State researcher investigates insect’s secret to long life

Dean Rider

Wright State researcher Dean Rider is trying to learn blue beetle’s secret to a long life. Continue reading

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

Wright State President Hopkins tells graduates that future belongs to those with college degree

Wright State President David R. Hopkins told graduates that the value of a college degree has never been greater and urged them to change the world with their skills and passion. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Army ROTC, Around Campus, Business, Commencement, Engineering & Computer Science, Graduate, Health and Exercise Sciences, Health, Education, & Human Services, Home news sidebar, Honors Program, Lake Campus, Liberal Arts, News, Science & Mathematics, Special Categories, Undergraduate |

Wright State Trustees approve 2015 budget

The Wright State Board of Trustees approved the university’s fiscal 2015 budget, a spending plan designed to build on the university’s successes and support its growth. Continue reading

Posted in Around Campus, Home news sidebar, News |

Bulgarian officials to explore U.S. business initiatives

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Delegation from Bulgaria is visiting Dayton to explore U.S. efforts to grow businesses. Continue reading

Posted in Home news sidebar, News, University Center for International Education |

Major construction work on Colonel Glenn Highway next to Wright State to begin May 5

A major road-improvement project on Colonel Glenn Highway will run from May 5 through November.
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Posted in Around Campus, Home news sidebar, News |

Breathing space

Student researcher Ellen Ricker’s work in the lab points to answers on respiration
Ellen Ricker

Ellen Ricker, who is working on her master’s degree in anatomy at Wright State, is investigating how opiates stop a person from breathing. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Anatomy, Graduate, Medicine, Neuroscience, Cell Biology and Physiology, News, Research, Science & Mathematics |

More than 2,000 to graduate at Spring Commencement

Ceremony takes place May 3 at 10 a.m. at the Nutter Center.
Commencement celebration

The Class of 2014, which includes more than 2,000 students, will celebrate Commencement May 3 at the Wright State Nutter Center. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Business, Commencement, Engineering & Computer Science, Graduate, Health and Exercise Sciences, Health, Education, & Human Services, Home news sidebar, Honors Program, Lake Campus, Liberal Arts, MBA, News, Science & Mathematics, Undergraduate |

Wright State’s Biomedical Sciences Ph.D. Program to celebrate 200 graduates

Biomedical Sciences students in lab

Biomedical Sciences, Wright State’s first Ph.D. program, will celebrate a milestone graduation. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Biomedical Sciences, Engineering & Computer Science, Graduate, Health, Education, & Human Services, Home news sidebar, Medicine, News, Science & Mathematics |

Wright State University’s Dan Krane named American Council on Education Fellow

Dan Krane

Dan Krane, president of the faculty at Wright State, named an ACE Fellow by the American Council on Education. Continue reading

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

Wright State psychology researcher shines light on unusual genetic disorder

Roshni Rao

Graduate student Roshni Rao’s research leads to recommendations for useful interventions for children with a rare genetic disorder. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Graduate, Home news sidebar, News, Professional Psychology, Research, Student Profile |