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.

Brushing up

International artists and scholars feed artwork of modern languages students in novel project
Posted on December 8, 2020 by Jim Hannah

Modern languages students at Wright State put their feelings to the canvas following virtual seminars with international artists and scholars. Continue reading →

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

More than 1,300 students to graduate at Wright State’s virtual fall commencement

Posted on December 7, 2020 by Jim Hannah

Wright State will broadcast the virtual fall commencement ceremony on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube beginning at 10 am on Saturday, Dec. 12. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Alumni Association, Biology, Business, Commencement, Coronavirus, Engineering & Computer Science, Environmental Sciences, Ph.D., Graduate, Health and Exercise Sciences, Health, Education, & Human Services, Home news sidebar, Honors Program, Lake Campus, Liberal Arts, News, Science & Mathematics, Supply Chain Management, Marketing, and Management, Undergraduate |

A positive force of energy

Wright State grad student Kelly Lynn Gibson releases book on wellness and women’s empowerment
Posted on December 7, 2020 by Jim Hannah

Kelly Lynn Gibson is a leadership development grad student at Wright State, a mother of four, health coach and fitness professional, head of a company promoting well-being and an author. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Education & Leadership, Graduate, Health, Education, & Human Services, Leadership Studies in Education & Organizations, News, Student Profile |

Human interest

Wright State political science alumnus Neal Duiker balances Air Force mega-contracting with serving the homeless
Posted on December 4, 2020 by Jim Hannah

Neal Duiker, a 2003 political science graduate of Wright State, works with the homeless, manages Air Force contracts, is an Iraq war veteran and former AmeriCorps VISTA employee. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Alumni Association, Home news sidebar, Liberal Arts, Military & Veterans, News, Social Sciences and International Studies |

Arriving on the scene

Wright State economics alums Rajesh D. and Sarah E. Felix making a splash in the film industry
Posted on December 3, 2020 by Jim Hannah

The documentary “The Power of Movement,” produced by Wright State economics alums Rajesh D. and Sarah E. Felix, was released in November. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Alumni Association, Alumni Profile, Arts Scene, Business, Finance, Accountancy, Management Information Systems, and Economics, Home news sidebar, News |

Body work

Nursing students use augmented reality in patient assessment thanks to a computer science partnership
Posted on December 2, 2020 by Jim Hannah

Wright State nursing students use augmented reality to better assess patients with virtual hearts, lungs and other internal body parts coming to life to enhance the learning experience. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Computer Science and Engineering, Engineering & Computer Science, Health and Exercise Sciences, Home news sidebar, Homepage Photos and Video, News, Nursing, Videos |

Social behavior

Wright State student research on the COVID-19 pandemic and social media to be presented at an international conference
Posted on December 1, 2020 by Jim Hannah

A study by computer science and engineering students suggests that social media can detect COVID-19 news early and could be used to understand public reaction and to emergent pandemics. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Computer Science and Engineering, Coronavirus, Engineering & Computer Science, Home news sidebar, News, Research |

Magazine ranks Wright State No. 3 in the nation for its wheelchair-friendly features

Posted on December 1, 2020 by Jim Hannah

New Mobility magazine and the United Spinal Association ranked Wright State University No. 3 in the nation for its wheelchair-friendly features and accessibility. Continue reading →

Posted in Disability Services, Home news sidebar, Homepage Photos and Video, News, Rankings, Videos |

Novel approach

New science fiction book by David H. Wilson, Lake Campus professor of English, is making a splash
Posted on November 30, 2020 by Jim Hannah

David H. Wilson, who writes under the pseudonym D. Harlan Wilson, released “Outré” in November. Continue reading →

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

Princeton Review ranks Wright State as one of the top U.S. schools for aspiring entrepreneurs

Posted on November 23, 2020 by Jim Hannah

Offered by the Raj Soin College of Business, the New Venture Creation M.B.A. concentration prepares students to build a successful business from the ground up. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Business, Graduate, Home news sidebar, MBA, News, Rankings |