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.

Leading man

Wright State student Kevin Jones dives deep into government, activism and community service

Kevin Jones is president of Black Men on the Move and associate director of diversity and inclusion and chief policy officer of the Student Government Association. Continue reading

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

French lesson

Wright State alum David Hardman uses French skills as springboard to life in France

Wright State graduate David Hardman fell in love with France while studying abroad. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Home news sidebar, Liberal Arts, News, Social Sciences and International Studies, Study Abroad, University Center for International Education |

Wright State kicks off new initiative to boost retention of undergrads

The Undergraduate Retention team will quickly identify and remove barriers to success and connect students with resources. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Enrollment Management, Home news sidebar, News, Student Success, Undergraduate |

Wright State Applied Research Corporation chosen to lead APEX, a $49M U.S. Air Force science and technology initiative

Wright State Research Institute Logo

Wright State will play a key role employing advanced machine learning and data science to identify scientists and scientific communities around the country whose work can be developed for Air Force use. Continue reading

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

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

Wright State’s graduate engineering and undergraduate business programs recognized U.S. News and World Report. Continue reading

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

Wright State to play role in statewide intellectual property initiative

Wright State is a partner in a statewide initiative designed to boost Ohio’s economy by making it easier for industry to access intellectual property developed through university research. Continue reading

Posted in Home news sidebar, News, Research |

Politically correct

Special Forces, business, politics mark career of Wright State alum Colin Morrow

Colin Morrow, who received a master’s degree in international relations and comparative politics from Wright State, is a member of the Fairborn City Council. Continue reading

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

Physical attraction

Wright State senior Faith White sees Army ROTC as pathway to medical career

Wright State Army ROTC Cadet Faith White intends to serve at least four years of active duty in the Army after graduating in December with a biological sciences degree. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Army ROTC, Biology, Military & Veterans, News, Science & Mathematics, Student Profile |

Prevent defense

Tylar O’Neal-White heads up Wright State’s Power Based Violence Program

Tylar O’Neal-White provides support and resources for students who experience power-based violence. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Around Campus, Graduate, Health, Education, & Human Services, Home news sidebar, Human Services, Liberal Arts, News, Social Work, Social Work & Human Services, Staff |

Baby steps

Pregnancy-related disorders target of pioneering research by Wright State’s Thomas L. Brown

Preeclampsia is a leading cause of maternal and infant illness and death worldwide, but Thomas Brown is trying to change that. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Biomedical Sciences Ph.D., Home news sidebar, Magazine, Medicine, Neuroscience, Cell Biology and Physiology, News, Research, Science & Mathematics |