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.

Sociologists for Women in Society honors Marlese Durr with prestigious feminist lecturer award

Marlese Durr, professor of sociology, will give a lecture for the Sociologists for Women in Society and at a selected college campus. Continue reading

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Promotional material

Wright State mechanical engineering alumnus Jake Heuker is thriving as the plant manager of Totally Promotional

Jake Heuker keeps Totally Promotional’s plant running smoothly and ensures orders are shipped to customers on time. Continue reading

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

The right frequency

Wright State’s WWSU wins prestigious Spirit of College Radio Award

WWSU 106.9 FM, Wright State’s student-operated radio station, was one of 10 stations from around the world to win a Spirit of College Radio Award. Continue reading

Posted in Around Campus, Home news sidebar, Homepage Photos and Video, News, Student Union, Videos |

Thrill of the grill

Wright State psychology alumna Erica Blaire Roby rockets to national fame as a barbecue pitmaster

Erica Blaire Roby was named “Master of ‘Cue” in “BBQ Brawl,” a competition among barbecue greats hosted by the Food Network. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Alumni Association, Alumni Profile, Home news sidebar, Homepage Photos and Video, News, Psychology, Science & Mathematics, Videos |

Fishing expedition

Wright State Lake Campus graduate Ben Strang works on the high seas for NOAA

Integrated science studies graduate Ben Strang monitors fishing quotas on fishing vessels for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Alumni Profile, Home news sidebar, Lake Campus, News, Science & Mathematics |

The Princeton Review names Wright State one of nation’s top business schools for its MBA program

Wright State’s MBA program provides an in-depth, multidisciplinary understanding of business while emphasizing ethics and sustainability and a global perspective. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Business, Graduate, Home news sidebar, MBA, News, Rankings |

Physics fervor

Wright State physics student Neil Pohl is flourishing as an intern at the Air Force Research Laboratory

The Air Force Research Laboratory recognized Neil Pohl, a physics major at Wright State, for his work by naming him Intern of the Week. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Career Services, News, Physics, Research, Science & Mathematics, Student Profile |

2022 MLK Week to feature address by Pastor Renard Allen and other events

MLK Week at Wright State will also include an art event and a talk on King’s legacy of organizing for racial and other forms of justice. Continue reading

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Honorary doctor of science degree presented to Boonshoft School of Medicine professor Abdul Wase in India

Abdul Wase, professor of internal medicine, received a D.Sc. (honoris causa) degree from the University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya. Continue reading

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

Wright State MPA student Elisheba Hawkins co-authors climate change article published in national magazine

Master of Public Administration student Elisheba Hawkins wrote the article as part of an internship with the village of Silverton, Ohio. Continue reading

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