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.

Artwork, traveling exhibit on display at Wright State to mark women’s suffrage

“’19—’19: Women from the Permanent Collection” is on display in the Stein Galleries and “Ohio Women Vote: 100 Years of Change” is on display on the second floor of Dunbar Library. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Around Campus, Arts Scene, Fine and Performing Arts, Home news sidebar, Liberal Arts, News, Robert and Elaine Stein Galleries |

Space probe

Wright State alumna Dorothy Carter working with NASA on performance in space missions

Psychology grad Dorothy Carter will give two talks at Wright State on Feb. 7 about her research and at the Women in Science Giving Circle’s 10 Year Celebration. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Alumni Association, Alumni Profile, Home news sidebar, News, Psychology, Science & Mathematics |

Liberal locomotion

Skills that come with liberal arts degrees resonate with many employers

Liberal arts students at Wright State learn skills such communication, critical thinking, teamwork, ethical judgment and real world application of knowledge. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Career Services, CLASS, Home news sidebar, Humanities and Cultural Studies, Liberal Arts, News, Social Sciences and International Studies |

‘Miles to go before I sleep’

Wright State graduate student Syeda Bahar shines as a campus and community leader

Syeda Bahar, a master of public administration student, is a leader on campus, has interned with nonprofit community organizations and has participated in an international leadership conference. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Giving, Graduate, International Students, Liberal Arts, News, Social Sciences and International Studies, Student Profile |

Rising tide

Wright State to mark 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage with arts events, symposiums

“RISING: Women in American Culture since Suffrage” is a semester-long commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Around Campus, Arts Scene, Fine and Performing Arts, Home news sidebar, Liberal Arts, News, Research, Robert and Elaine Stein Galleries, Social Sciences and International Studies |

Inside story

Wright State alumna Diane He gets up-close look at China as part of prestigious fellowship

Diane He, who graduated from Wright State with a bachelor’s degree in organizational leadership, visited China after receiving a Zhi-Xing scholarship and fellowship. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Alumni Association, Education & Leadership, Health, Education, & Human Services, Home news sidebar, Leadership Studies in Education & Organizations, News |

Caribbean karma

Lake Campus nursing alum Annette Huelskamp launches career from humble start in Haiti

Annette Huelskamp fulfilled a lifelong dream of working as a nurse after she graduated from the nursing program at Wright State Lake Campus. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Alumni Association, Alumni Profile, Health and Exercise Sciences, Home news sidebar, International Students, Lake Campus, News |

Matter of course

Wright State recognized by national education organization for remediation model

Wright State’s remediation model helps students succeed in college-level math and English courses. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Home news sidebar, Humanities and Cultural Studies, Liberal Arts, Mathematics & Statistics, News, Science & Mathematics, Student Success, Undergraduate |

Wright State’s engineering, business online programs among nation’s best, says U.S. News and World Report

U.S. News recognizes Wright State’s Industrial and Human Factors Engineering, Master of Information Systems and Master in Logistics and Supply Chain Management and MBA programs. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Biomedical, Industrial, and Human Factors Engineering, Business, Engineering & Computer Science, Graduate, Home news sidebar, MBA, News, Online Education, Rankings, Supply Chain Management, Marketing, and Management |

Restaurant résumé

Wright State grad student Jazmin Perez sparkles at TEDxDayton Salon Food Talk

Jazmin Perez, who is pursuing a master’s degree in international and comparative politics at Wright State, grew up working in her parents’ restaurant. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Graduate, Liberal Arts, News, Social Sciences and International Studies, Student Profile |