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.

Mentoring magic

College of Liberal Arts’ mentoring and CLASS programs yielding jobs, opportunities for students

College of Liberal Arts mentoring program connects students with professionals in the community. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Career Services, CLASS, Home news sidebar, Liberal Arts, News |

Base bandit

Wright State outfielder J.D. Orr breaks Raiders’ season and career records for stolen bases

Senior J.D. Orr has stolen 57 bases this year and 115 steals during his NCAA career, both Wright State records. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Athletics, Education & Leadership, Health, Education, & Human Services, Homepage Photos and Video, News, Student Profile, Videos |

Six incoming engineering students awarded Reynolds and Reynolds Leadership Scholarships as part of a multiyear gift supporting student success at Wright State

The program provides each student with a $10,000 award payable throughout the four years of their academic program. Continue reading

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

Wright State’s newest Fulbright Scholar heading to Iceland

As a Fulbright scholar, Derek Doran, associate professor of computer science, will teach and grow cybersecurity research at Reykjavik University. Continue reading

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

Wright State biologist Lisa Kenyon elected to director post at National Science Teachers Association

Lisa Kenyon’s research focuses on student learning and teaching about scientific practices in K–12 and teacher education. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Biology, Faculty, Home news sidebar, News, Science & Mathematics |

Tour of duty

Wright State alumna Karen Seiger combines publishing career with volunteering at 9/11 Tribute Museum

Political science grad Karen Seiger volunteers as a tour guide at the 9/11 Tribute Museum, edits a travel guidebook series and works in marketing and business development. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Alumni Association, Alumni Profile, Home news sidebar, Liberal Arts, News, Social Sciences and International Studies |

Company founded by Wright State’s Caroline Cao awarded $150,000 Ohio Third Frontier grant

Caroline Cao

A startup founded by professor Caroline Cao hopes to commercialize a radiation-free alternative to X-ray imaging during minimally invasive surgery. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Biomedical, Industrial, and Human Factors Engineering, Engineering & Computer Science, Home news sidebar, Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Medicine, News, Research, Surgery |

New kid on the block

Wright State computer science grad student Aman Ali Pogaku was a featured speaker at national blockchain conference

Aman Ali Pogaku, a computer science graduate student at Wright State, is working on using blockchain to develop artificial intelligence and virtual reality assets management solutions. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Computer Science and Engineering, Engineering & Computer Science, Graduate, News, Research, Student Profile |

Wright State Lakers returning to Small College World Series for fourth straight year

No. 4-seed Lakers will play the men’s team from No. 5-seed Mississippi University for Women on the campus of Penn State DuBois on May 13. Continue reading

Posted in Athletics, Home news sidebar, Lake Campus, News |

Famous feud

Opera by Wright State composer Steven Aldredge performed at prestigious Fort Worth showcase

Opera by Steven Aldredge, piano instructor in the Wright State School of Music, is about the historic Hatfield-McCoy feud. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Arts Scene, Fine and Performing Arts, Home news sidebar, Liberal Arts, News |