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.

Boonshoft School of Medicine faculty member Zaiba Malik named among the world’s most influential female figures in ophthalmology

Zaiba Malik, a clinical assistant professor of surgery, was recognized by the Ophthalmologist magazine. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Home news sidebar, Medicine, News, Surgery |

Satellite link

Wright State mathematics major Catherine Embury researches satellites for NASA as part of an internship

Helping improve the tracking of and communication with small satellites to aid in space exploration is part of mathematics major Catherine Embury’s job description. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Mathematics & Statistics, News, Science & Mathematics, Student Profile, Women in STEMM |

Wright State awarded nearly $2.4 million in Choose Ohio First scholarship money

Choose Ohio First scholars work with career and academic advisers from their first year of enrollment through graduation. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Engineering & Computer Science, Enrollment Management, Home news sidebar, Medicine, News, Science & Mathematics, Student Success |

Wright State named Outstanding Delegation at 2021 National Model United Nations Conference

Four Wright State Model UN students also won Outstanding Position Paper Awards and three students won Outstanding Delegates in Committee Awards. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Home news sidebar, Liberal Arts, Model UN, News, Social Sciences and International Studies |

Lake Campus hosting digital graphic design contest for aspiring high school students

Lake Campus hosting digital graphic-design contest for aspiring high school students

The 2021 Annual Graphic Gateway Design Competition, hosted by the Wright State Business and Graphic Professionals, will feature advertising posters with logos. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Home news sidebar, Lake Campus, News |

‘Forever chemicals’ expert Marta Venier to speak at Wright State’s virtual Carmichael Lecture April 19

The lecture will feature Marta Venier, an environmental chemist and assistant professor at the Paul O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs at Indiana University. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Biology, Earth & Environmental Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Ph.D., Home news sidebar, News, Science & Mathematics |

Class action

Wright State alumna Teresa Troyer has made a career of teaching English both here and abroad

Teresa Troyer has taught in China, Indonesia, Turkey, Honduras, Colombia and Slovakia and in Dayton and Dublin, Ohio. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Education & Leadership, Graduate, Health, Education, & Human Services, Home news sidebar, Humanities and Cultural Studies, Liberal Arts, News, Teacher Education |

Disability studies expert Jay T. Dolmage to speak on Academic Ableism at virtual Wright State workshop

Part of Wright State’s Inclusive Excellence series, the workshop will be held on Webex on April 7–8. Continue reading

Posted in Disability Services, Faculty & Staff, Home news sidebar, News |

Virtual Medical-Spirituality Conference to examine transformation and growth during COVID-19 pandemic

Bonnshoft School of Medicine White Hall

Scheduled for April 15, the 13th annual conference is for practicing physicians, nurses, health care providers and members of the public. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Home news sidebar, Medicine, News |

Wright State’s prep course for Medical College Admission Test a godsend for aspiring physicians

Wright State’s MCAT prep course provides a structured group-study setting that includes instruction and mentorship by the medical and pre-med students. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Home news sidebar, News, Pre-Health, Science & Mathematics |