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.

Nearly 1,700 students to graduate at Wright State’s 2018 fall commencement

Wright State University will hold its 2018 fall commencement ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 15, at 10 a.m. in the Wright State Nutter Center. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Around Campus, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Biomedical, Industrial, and Human Factors Engineering, Business, Commencement, Engineering & Computer Science, Faculty & Staff, Graduate, Health and Exercise Sciences, Health, Education, & Human Services, Home news sidebar, Honors Program, Lake Campus, Liberal Arts, News, Science & Mathematics, Social Sciences and International Studies, Student Success, Undergraduate, University News |

Milling around

Wright State alum Jessica Noes '04 is at the wheel of historic Clifton Mill

Jessica Noes, who graduated from Wright State in 2004, oversees all operations at the Clifton Mill, including its annual Christmas display. Continue reading

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

Wright State engineering professor Sheng Li honored for top paper in lubrication engineering

Sheng Li received the Wilbur Deutsch Memorial Award from the Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers. Continue reading

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

Wright State professor Kevin Lorson honored with top state award for contributions to health education

Kevin Lorson, director of the Physical Education Licensure Program, was recognized for his role in getting a health education standards bill introduced in the Ohio Senate. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Faculty, Health and Exercise Sciences, Health, Education, & Human Services, Home news sidebar, HOPE Curriculum, News, Social Work & Human Services |

Wright State Alumni Service Day 2018 draws more than 150 volunteers

Wright State alumni and guests dedicated almost 500 service hours to make a difference in the lives of others during Alumni Service Day. Continue reading

Posted in Alumni, Community Service, Home news sidebar, News |

Wright State announces new Division of Student Success

Enrollment Management, the University Center for International Education, the University Registrar and the former University College will begin operating as a single unit designated as the Division of Student Success. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Home news sidebar, News, Student Success, University Center for International Education, University News |

Research into pacemakers, hearing aids, joint replacements focus of projects by Wright State biomedical engineering students

Research projects by the undergraduate, graduate and postdoctoral students in the College of Engineering and Computer Science hold great promise. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Biomedical, Industrial, and Human Factors Engineering, Engineering & Computer Science, Graduate, Home news sidebar, News, Research, Undergraduate |

Metal mettle

Wright State sculptor Landon Crowell creates aerial sculpture for new PNC Arts Annex

New sculpture by Landon Crowell, fine arts technician in the Department of Art and Art History, features an optical illusion for viewers. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Alumni Association, Arts Scene, Faculty, Fine and Performing Arts, Home news sidebar, Homepage Photos and Video, Liberal Arts, News, Videos |

Raj Soin College of Business awarded $50,000 from Ohio to offer short-term certificates for in-demand jobs

Wright State University’s Raj Soin College of Business will offer certificates in human resources, business analytics and information technology. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Business, Enrollment Management, Graduate, Home news sidebar, News, Supply Chain Management, Marketing, and Management |

Cybersecurity competition expected to draw college, high school teams to Wright State on Dec. 1

Wright State’s Army ROTC and the Department of Computer Science will host the Cyber Raider competition on Dec. 1. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Army ROTC, Around Campus, Computer Science and Engineering, Engineering & Computer Science, Home news sidebar, Military & Veterans, News |