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 International Festival to celebrate its 35th year on April 27 with Trip Around the World theme

Posted on April 16, 2019 by Jim Hannah

The International Festival will be held Saturday, April 27, from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Student Union Atrium. Continue reading →

Posted in Around Campus, Home news sidebar, International Students, News, University Center for International Education |

Roundtable discussion on cost of war from a humanities lens to be held at Wright State on April 24

Posted on April 15, 2019 by Jim Hannah

“Mother Courage and Her Children,” which Wright State’s Theatre produced in February, will set the tone for a roundtable discussion on war and peace. Continue reading →

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

Balancing act

Stevie Lamblin ’16 combines professional dance with the study of psychology
Posted on April 12, 2019 by Jim Hannah

Stevie Lamblin performs with the Dayton Contemporary Dance Company while pursuing master’s degree in clinical mental health at Wright State. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Alumni Association, Graduate, Health, Education, & Human Services, Home news sidebar, Human Services, Magazine, News, Psychology, Science & Mathematics, Social Work & Human Services, Student Profile |

Fantastic voyage

Caroline Cao reaches stratosphere in higher education as an engineer and medical pioneer
Posted on April 11, 2019 by Jim Hannah

Wright State professor Caroline Cao is an expert in the design and evaluation of enabling technology, such as haptics, navigational aids, and surgical simulation, for minimally invasive surgery. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Alumni Association, Biomedical, Industrial, and Human Factors Engineering, Engineering & Computer Science, Faculty Profile, Home news sidebar, Magazine, Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Medicine, News, Surgery, Women in STEMM |

Photo opportunity

Wright State alumna Chelsea Hall voted top local photographer in Best of Dayton 2018 contest
Posted on April 9, 2019 by Jim Hannah

2013 Wright State grad Chelsea Hall runs a growing photography business that specializes in wedding photography and portraits. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Alumni Profile, Home news sidebar, Homepage Photos and Video, Liberal Arts, News, Social Sciences and International Studies, Videos |

World power

Wright State political scientist Vaughn Shannon elected president of Dayton Council on World Affairs
Posted on April 9, 2019 by Jim Hannah

Shannon says his calling is to make sure citizens are educated on international affairs so they can make informed choices. Continue reading →

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

World class

A Fulbright in Taiwan will be the latest of many international education experiences for Wright State student Emma Peterson
Posted on April 8, 2019 by Jim Hannah

When she begins her Fulbright experience in Taiwan this summer, it will be the fifth foreign country Emma Peterson has lived and studied in during the past four years. Continue reading →

Posted in Humanities and Cultural Studies, Liberal Arts, News, Social Sciences and International Studies, Student Profile, Study Abroad |

State Department names Wright State among institutions with highest growth in education abroad

Posted on April 5, 2019 by Jim Hannah

Wright State was recognized for its efforts to support study abroad opportunities for students with disabilities through the Gilman International Scholarship Program. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Disability Services, Home news sidebar, News, Study Abroad, University Center for International Education |

SolidWorks certification exam now being offered at College of Engineering and Computer Science

Posted on April 4, 2019 by Jim Hannah

Getting certified in 3D modeling software widely used in industry is available for the first time to students in a class in the College of Engineering and Computer Science. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Engineering & Computer Science, Home news sidebar, Mechanical and Materials Engineering, News, Special Categories |

Wright State School of Professional Psychology to mark 40th anniversary with open house on April 10

Posted on April 4, 2019 by Jim Hannah
Duke E. Ellis Human Development Institute

The School of Professional Psychology will hold an open house from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 10, at the Wright State Ellis Human Development Institute. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Graduate, Home news sidebar, News, Professional Psychology |