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.

Wright State wins Air Force contract to develop cybersecurity workforce

Worth over $29.75 million, the contract seeks to develop a pipeline of trained undergraduate engineering students with the skills to design and develop digital microelectronic devices and systems. Continue reading

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

Migration sensation

Wright State alumna and immigration politics expert Caress Schenk teaches at a university in Kazakhstan

A new book by Caress Schenk, who earned a master’s degree in international and comparative politics from Wright State, examines the strategic uses of migration management in Russia. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Alumni Profile, Graduate, Home news sidebar, Liberal Arts, News, Social Sciences and International Studies |

Center for Teaching and Learning wins praise from Faculty Senate for help with remote teaching

Faculty Senate formally praises the Center for Teaching and Learning for providing training and programming during the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Coronavirus, Faculty, Home news sidebar, News, Online Education |

Actuarial science students learn the business during internships at CareSource

Computer coding, research, teamwork and critical thinking were among the professional skills sharpened by Wright State students and graduates who interned at CareSource. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Career Services, Home news sidebar, Mathematics & Statistics, News, Science & Mathematics |

Study abroad goes virtual, giving students a chance for a whirlwind international experience

Study the culinary arts in Paris, the fall of the Roman Empire in Rome and Chinese culture in Shanghai — all on the same day and all from the comfort of your home. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Around Campus, Home news sidebar, News, Online Education, Study Abroad, University Center for International Education |

Student-built radar device to be demonstrated at Wright Brothers Day

The Radar Imaging and Object Recognition Demo will be conducted by students in the Sensors and Signals Exploitation Lab in the Department of Electrical Engineering. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Electrical Engineering, Engineering & Computer Science, Home news sidebar, Homepage Photos and Video, Research, Videos |

Foreign affair

Four Wright State grads picked by French government to teach English to schoolchildren in France

Three French graduates and an English graduate were selected to participate in France’s Teaching Assistant Program. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Home news sidebar, Humanities and Cultural Studies, Liberal Arts, News, Social Sciences and International Studies, Study Abroad |

Wright State seniors and recent grads to exhibit artwork at Dutoit Gallery in October

Wright State seniors and 2020 graduates who were unable to participate in thesis exhibitions in the spring due will present some of their artwork. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Arts Scene, Fine and Performing Arts, Home news sidebar, Liberal Arts, News |

Racial Equity Task Force among Wright State initiatives to make anti-racism and inclusion a university priority

A grassroots coalition of students, faculty, staff and alumni is working on an initiative to confront racism and make anti-racist work a priority for the entire university community. Continue reading

Posted in Alumni, Around Campus, Faculty & Staff, Home news sidebar, News |

Energy field

Graduate engineering student Mohammad Naser completes internship at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory

An interest in engineering and renewable energy led Mohammad Naser to pursue a master’s degree at Wright State. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Engineering & Computer Science, Graduate, International Students, Mechanical and Materials Engineering, News, Student Profile |