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 wins $2M contract for sensor research

A $2 million research grant from the Air Force Research Laboratory is the latest win for Wright State’s Center for Sensor Exploitation. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Biomedical, Industrial, and Human Factors Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering & Computer Science, Home news sidebar, News, Research, Special Categories |

Life support: Wright State to host suicide awareness event featuring traveling display of backpacks

Backpacks on college campus

Backpacks representing the 1,100 U.S. college students who take their own lives each year will grace the Wright State grounds on April 7 to raise awareness of mental health issues on campuses. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Around Campus, Home news sidebar, News, Professional Psychology |

Wright State graduate student develops formula for treating sex trafficking victims

Michelle Sobon

Michelle Sobon, a School of Professional Psychology graduate student, has developed therapies for victims of sex trafficking. Continue reading

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

Homegrown and farm raised

Ph.D. student Renee Albers conducting key pregnancy research from agricultural launching pad
Renee Albers

Ph.D. student Renee Albers is conducting key pregnancy research in the in the Department of Neuroscience, Cell Biology and Physiology. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Graduate, Honors Program, Medical Research, Medicine, Neuroscience, Cell Biology and Physiology, News, Research, Science & Mathematics |

Pioneering technology for medical field demonstrated at Calamityville

New technology that promises to revolutionize training in the medical field by combining training with virtual reality was demonstrated at Wright State’s Calamityville. Continue reading

Posted in Calamityville, Home news sidebar, Military & Veterans, News, WSRI |

Wright State to host 30th International Friendship Affair

International Friendship Affair fashion show

The April 5 festival, to be held at the Student Union, will feature exotic food, performances, and cultural booths from Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Latin America and the Caribbean. Continue reading

Posted in Around Campus, Home news sidebar, International Students, News |

Teach the children well

Lake Campus instructor Betsy Crites cultivates next crop of elementary school teachers
Betsy Crites

A kindergarten teacher inspired Betsy Crites, teacher education instructor at the Lake Campus, to pursue her own career in education. Continue reading

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

Governor Kasich visits Wright State in show of support for university’s service to military veterans

Wright State’s pioneering programs for military veterans led to visit from the Ohio governor, who hopes to make it easier for veterans to get college credit and professional licenses. Continue reading

Posted in Around Campus, Home news sidebar, Military & Veterans, News |

Air Force pararescuemen to train at Calamityville

Calamityville training

Air Force pararescue jumpers, who recover and treat victims of combat and disasters, will descend upon Calamityville to train and help demonstrate new military technology. Continue reading

Posted in Calamityville, Home news sidebar, Military & Veterans, News, WSRI |

Wright State partners with Zipcar to offer car sharing, provide an alternative to car ownership on campus

Wright State launches partnership with Zipcar to provide a car-sharing program on campus to students, faculty, staff and community members. Continue reading

Posted in Around Campus, Home news sidebar, News |