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.

Nine Wright State students receive State Department scholarships for study abroad in 2021

Posted on July 27, 2020 by Jim Hannah

In 2019, Wright State was named among the institutions showing the greatest growth in sending students overseas by the State Department’s Gilman program. Continue reading →

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

Audio able

Wright State faculty member David Seitz wins national journalism award for coverage of prison theater production

Posted on July 21, 2020 by Jim Hannah

The biggest challenge was trying to get the prison inmates to open up when he was interviewing them. But the efforts of English professor David Seitz resulted in a national award. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Home news sidebar, Humanities and Cultural Studies, Liberal Arts, News |

Rishi Kumar, former dean of Wright State’s College of Business, passes away

Posted on July 21, 2020 by Jim Hannah

Rishi Kumar, who served as dean of the Wright State University College of Business from 1992 to 2001, passed away on July 13. Continue reading →

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

Wright State to collaborate with Air Force on testing for COVID-19 antibodies

Posted on July 16, 2020 by Jim Hannah

The study involves researchers from the 711th Human Performance Wing, Courtney Sulentic, an associate professor of the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology; and Mateen Rizki, chair of computer science and engineering. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Computer Science and Engineering, Coronavirus, Engineering & Computer Science, Home news sidebar, Medicine, Military & Veterans, News, Pharmacology and Toxicology, Research |

Longtime Wright State faculty member, Faculty President and Dean Jim Sayer passes away

Posted on July 15, 2020 by Jim Hannah

During his Wright State career, Jim Sayer served as professor of communication, chair of the Department of Communication president of the Faculty and dean of Lake Campus. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Faculty & Staff, Home news sidebar, Lake Campus, Liberal Arts, News |

Growing season

Popularity and success of the Lake Campus engineering program is booming after 10 years

Posted on July 13, 2020 by Jim Hannah

The Lake Campus engineering program has become a gold mine of talent for local employers who love the students’ strong work ethic. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Career Services, Electrical Engineering, Engineering & Computer Science, Home news sidebar, Lake Campus, Mechanical and Materials Engineering, News |

Management magic

Wright State’s student-managed investment portfolio passes $2 million mark

Posted on July 10, 2020 by Jim Hannah

Finance students in the Raj Soin College of Business manage the portfolio of university funds in a course titled Real Money Investing. Continue reading →

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

Literary lessons

Wright State philosophy and classics faculty say literature that reflects the impact of epidemics offers insights

Posted on July 8, 2020 by Jim Hannah

From Homer’s “The Iliad” to “The Plague” by Camus, classic literature has reflected the impact of epidemics on human thought and behavior. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Coronavirus, Home news sidebar, Humanities and Cultural Studies, Liberal Arts, News |

Counseling and Wellness Services issues letter in support of those seeking racial justice