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.

Sky high

Wright State engineering students help a local middle school launch a high-altitude balloon

The Wright State students are members of the university’s chapter of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. Continue reading

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

At your service

Wright State alumnus Tom Thompson founds a nonprofit to help the immigrant community with critical needs

Wright State M.P.A. grad Tom Thompson has served in the Air Force, in municipal government, in law enforcement and operates a nonprofit that serves the region’s immigrant community. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Graduate, Home news sidebar, Liberal Arts, News |

Museum magic

The ONEIL Center at Wright State helps Joyce Barnes launch an online museum dedicated to African Diaspora

The ONEIL Center developed the museum’s website, and a Students First Fund grant from the Wright State University Foundation is supporting students in creating content. Continue reading

Posted in Giving, Home news sidebar, Liberal Arts, News, Social Sciences and International Studies |

Winsupply becomes corporate partner with Wright State’s College of Engineering and Computer Science

A recent Winsupply gift to the college supports student success initiatives, a top priority for the College of Engineering and Computer Science. Continue reading

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

Engineering, computing students take part in virtual induction ceremony for Order of the Engineer

The ceremony was for all undergraduates from the College of Engineering and Computer Science who completed their degrees in the Summer or Fall Semesters of 2019 or the Spring Semester of 2020. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Biomedical, Industrial, and Human Factors Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering & Computer Science, Home news sidebar, Mechanical and Materials Engineering, News |

Wright State hosts program to educate and prepare high school students with disabilities to become independent adults

Through Project LIFE, student interns receive education and preparation for adult life five days a week in a classroom in Allyn Hall. Continue reading

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

Molecular movement

Wright State student researcher Christina Davis will participate in an exchange program in Singapore

Christina Davis, a biochemistry and molecular biology major, works as a research assistant at the Air Force Research Laboratory. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, News, Research, Science & Mathematics, Student Profile |

Wright State playing major role in virtual TEDxDayton 2020 by hosting filming and providing speakers

Four people with Wright State connections, including two faculty members, will speak during TEDxDayton 2020. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Biomedical, Industrial, and Human Factors Engineering, Engineering & Computer Science, Home news sidebar, Medicine, Neuroscience, Cell Biology and Physiology, News, Science & Mathematics |

Just a Pair of Shoes

Young students in need benefit from a nonprofit started by Wright State marketing alum Matt Cline

Marketing graduate Matt Cline runs his own shoe company and a nonprofit organization that provides new shoes to schoolchildren in need. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Alumni Association, Alumni Profile, Business, Home news sidebar, News, Supply Chain Management, Marketing, and Management |

Wright State’s Medical Laboratory Science program awarded 10-year re-accreditation

The Medical Laboratory Science program has a history of producing well-rounded medical laboratorians who are prepared to enter the workforce upon graduation. Continue reading

Posted in Biology, Home news sidebar, News, Science & Mathematics |