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.

Playing for keeps

Wright State alumnus Juan Muñoz finds success in New Mexico in social services and with Latino Outdoors

Juan Muñoz, who earned a history degree and M.B.A. from Wright State, combines his passion for the Latino community and the outdoors. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Alumni Profile, Business, Campus Recreation, Graduate, Home news sidebar, Humanities and Cultural Studies, Latino Center, Liberal Arts, MBA, News |

Wright State’s IHE engineering, business online programs among nation’s best, says U.S. News and World Report

Wright State’s ranked programs include Industrial and Human Factors Engineering (IHE), MBA, Information Systems and Logistics and Supply Chain Management. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Biomedical, Industrial, and Human Factors Engineering, Business, Engineering & Computer Science, Graduate, Home news sidebar, MBA, News, Online Education, Rankings, Supply Chain Management, Marketing, and Management |

Enhancing minority student representation in undergraduate research was topic of College of Science and Mathematics workshop

The workshop examined how the ASK Program could enhance the recruitment and support of underrepresented minority students. Continue reading

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

Tower power

Wright State accountancy student Ronnie Boling excels academically while painting water towers

When Wright State sophomore Ronnie Boling isn’t painting water towers, he is online working toward a bachelor’s degree in accountancy. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Business, Finance, Accountancy, Management Information Systems, and Economics, News, Student Profile |

Creative thinking

Videos and infographics replace exams in classes taught by anthropologist Amelia Hubbard

A music video on evolutionary biology and an infographic on race were part of a novel approach to teaching and learning at Wright State during the pandemic. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Coronavirus, Home news sidebar, Liberal Arts, News, Online Education, Social Sciences and International Studies |

Talent to spare

Wright State bowler Madison Stiffler shines at the lanes, following a family tradition

Madison Stiffler, a junior crime and justice major at Wright State, is a star on the women’s club bowling team. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Homepage Photos and Video, Liberal Arts, News, Social Sciences and International Studies, Student Profile, Videos |

Finance phenom

Wright State business alum Shon Anderson helms his own financial services company and an investment analyst society

The seeds for Shon Anderson’s success in financial planning and investment services were planted in fertile soil at Wright State. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Alumni Profile, Business, Finance, Accountancy, Management Information Systems, and Economics, Graduate, Home news sidebar, MBA, News |

Wright State historian Christopher Oldstone-Moore part of online video program for AP students

Christopher Oldstone-Moore

Christopher Oldstone-Moore, senior lecturer of history, produced a lecture on European history titled “The Boer War and the Costs of Empire.” Continue reading

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Brain sell

Wright State neuroscience student Kalyani Chattopadhyay sets her sights on medical school

Wright State sophomore Kalyani Chattopadhyay was inspired to pursue neuroscience by her mother. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Neuroscience, Cell Biology and Physiology, News, Science & Mathematics, Student Profile |

Bolinga Black Cultural Resources Center to mark 50th anniversary with online celebration

The Bolinga Black Cultural Resources Center will mark its 50th anniversary with a celebration on Zoom on Jan. 15. Continue reading

Posted in Alumni, Bolinga Black Cultural Resources Center, Home news sidebar, News |