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 nursing student Taylor Wagner helps COVID-test Gov. DeWine

Posted on July 7, 2020 by Jim Hannah
Wright State nursing student Taylor Wagner helps COVID-test Ohio Governor Mike DeWine

Wright State nursing student Taylor Wagner says helping test Gov. Mike DeWine for COVID-19 at the Ohio Statehouse on live television was an amazing moment. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Coronavirus, Health and Exercise Sciences, Home news sidebar, Military & Veterans, News, Nursing |

Wright State’s LEAP Intensive English Program shares knowledge with university in Iraq

Posted on July 6, 2020 by Jim Hannah

Several thousand people from around the world participated in webinars on remote teaching and English pronunciation organized by Wright State faculty. Continue reading →

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

Home grown

Roots of pre-med student Yoon-Jae Yi run deep at Wright State
Posted on July 6, 2020 by Jim Hannah

There’s no place like home. And for Yoon-Jae Yi, a psychology and French major, that place is Wright State University. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Biology, Honors Program, Liberal Arts, News, Pre-Health, Psychology, Science & Mathematics, Social Sciences and International Studies, Student Profile, Study Abroad |

Wright State designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education

Posted on July 2, 2020 by Jim Hannah

Wright State offers a bachelor’s degree and certificate in cybersecurity as well as a master’s degree and certificate. Continue reading →

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

Food for thought

Wright State engineering alumnus Joe Bozeman makes his mark with environmental and sociological research
Posted on July 1, 2020 by Jim Hannah

Wright State University engineering alumnus Joe Bozeman studies the environmental impact of food consumption along racial lines. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Alumni Association, Alumni Profile, Engineering & Computer Science, Graduate, Home news sidebar, Mechanical and Materials Engineering, News |

Wright State to offer Clinical Trials Coordination concentration for master’s students

Posted on June 26, 2020 by Jim Hannah

The Clinical Trials Coordination concentration offers a foundation in clinical research focusing on improving global health and protecting the welfare of research participants. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Graduate, Home news sidebar, Medicine, News, Pharmacology and Toxicology |

Mediation station

2007 Wright State alum and Iraq War veteran Michelle Zaremba addresses conflicts by heading up the Dayton Mediation Center
Posted on June 26, 2020 by Jim Hannah

Michelle Zaremba, who earned a M.P.A. from Wright State, helps people address conflict in a productive and constructive way at the Dayton Mediation Center. Continue reading →

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

Home grown

College of Nursing and Health partners with the ONEIL Center to produce homemade mental health videos
Posted on June 25, 2020 by Jim Hannah

The goal of the project was to provide an experiential learning opportunity for Wright State students at home during the pandemic. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Community Service, Coronavirus, Health and Exercise Sciences, Home news sidebar, News, Nursing, Online Education |

Building material

Wright State students donate $500 for Habitat of Humanity project
Posted on June 25, 2020 by Jim Hannah

Donation from Compassion in Action, a student organization, went directly into building the house. Continue reading →

Posted in Community Service, Home news sidebar, Homepage Photos and Video, News, Videos |

Military minded

Wright State alum Anthony Heiland played key role in the creation of the Veteran and Military Center
Posted on June 23, 2020 by Jim Hannah

Anthony Heiland, an Army veteran and Wright State business grad, organized the effort to provide a space on campus for veteran and military-connected students. Continue reading →

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