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.

Ohio Mortuary Operations Response Team to train at Calamityville

Calamityville training

Forensic specialists from around Ohio will participate in a four-day training session at Wright State’s National Center for Medical Readiness at Calamityville. Continue reading

Posted in Home news sidebar, News, WSRI |

Student health care project attracts U.S. senator, president of Enroll America to Wright State

Sherrod Brown, Sasha Cahill and Kellie Jean Roberts

A project by Wright State social work students to help fellow students sign up for health insurance drew a U.S. senator and the president of Enroll America to campus. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Around Campus, Business, Home news sidebar, Liberal Arts, News, Social Work & Human Services |

All in the translation

Longtime interpreter for U.S. troops in Afghanistan makes his way to Wright State
Zia Anwari

After risking his life as an interpreter for U.S. military forces in Afghanistan, Zia Anwari is now studying at Wright State University. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Business, International Students, Military & Veterans, News, Undergraduate |

South of the border: Erendira López-García’s job at Wright State followed a twisting career path

Erendira López-García

After working as a dentist and teaching in Mexico, Erendira López-García is now associate director of clinical training in Wright State’s Office of Disability Services. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Disability Services, Features, Home news sidebar, News, Professional Psychology, Staff |

Body guard: Wright State medical researcher Caroline Cao improving use of surgical robotics

Wright State medical researcher Caroline Cao

Wright State medical researcher Caroline Cao is investigating how to improve the use of surgical robotics in abdominal surgery. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Biomedical, Industrial, and Human Factors Engineering, Engineering & Computer Science, Faculty, Features, Home news sidebar, News, Research |

‘U.S. News’ ranks Wright State’s online education program No. 31 in nation

Wright State’s M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction program was ranked No. 31 in the nation among online graduate education programs by “U.S. News & World Report.” Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Education & Leadership, Graduate, Health, Education, & Human Services, Home news sidebar, News, Online Education |

Talent show: High-scoring Kim Demmings is Horizon League Player of the Year

Point guard Kim Demmings

Wright State junior point guard Kim Demmings leads the Horizon League in scoring average, helping to lead the Raiders to a first-place tie in the league. Continue reading

Posted in Around Campus, Education & Leadership, Health, Education, & Human Services, Home news sidebar, News |

Laser gazer: Ultrafast-laser expert Jason Deibel named director of undergraduate research at CoSM

Jason Deibel

Jason Deibel, an expert on the use of lasers to study new materials, is the new director of undergraduate research and experiential learning in the College of Science and Mathematics. Continue reading

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

Morgan-Elliott to lead facilities development at Wright State

Wende Morgan-Elliott

Wright State Senior Architect Wende Morgan-Elliott named interim Executive Director Of Facilities Planning and Development. Continue reading

Posted in Around Campus, Campus Growth, Facilities & Planning, Home news sidebar, News, Staff |