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 computer science student Alena McCain wins $10,000 in Ohio Vax-2-School lottery

Alena McCain got vaccinated because she wanted to get back to participating in clubs and other activities. Continue reading

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

Kurt Holden named Wright State’s director of public safety

Kurt Holden, a two-time Wright State graduate, rose up the ranks in the university police force during this 13-year career. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Education & Leadership, Health, Education, & Human Services, Home news sidebar, Leadership Studies in Education & Organizations, News, Public Safety, Staff |

Daniela Burnworth honored with prestigious national psychology training award

Daniela Burnworth, associate director of Counseling and Wellness Services, received the Helen Roehlke Award from the Association of Counseling Center Training Agencies. Continue reading

Posted in Home news sidebar, News, Staff |

Material witness

Wright State mechanical engineering major Alex Vehre helps the Air Force with materials testing as part of an internship

Alex Vehre applies knowledge learned in Wright State’s mechanical engineering program in his Air Force Research Laboratory internship. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Career Services, Engineering & Computer Science, Mechanical and Materials Engineering, News, Student Profile |

Wright State researchers publish study identifying key mediator of neuronal disruption in neurological disease

The researchers identified a molecule that disrupts neurons from the brain, a finding that could broaden the understanding of neurological complications in diseases. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Home news sidebar, Medicine, Neuroscience, Cell Biology and Physiology, News, Research, Science & Mathematics |

Wright State’s accounting degree program ranked among best in nation

The accountancy degree program, offered by the Raj Soin College of Business, was recognized for its academic program and affordability. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Business, Finance, Accountancy, Management Information Systems, and Economics, Home news sidebar, News, Rankings |

Wright State scientists receive American Lung Association Discovery grant to advance lung cancer research

Weiwen Long, associate professor of biochemistry and molecular biology, and Marion Morel, a postdoctoral researcher, are studying non-small cell lung cancer. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Home news sidebar, News, Research, Science & Mathematics |

Clockwork

Wright State business grads Carlos Estrada and Hannah Jones launch a Bitcoin wristwatch start-up

Carlos Estrada and Hannah Jones credit international business courses in the Raj Soin College of Business for inspiring their watch company. Continue reading

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

Fast acting

Biomedical engineering and electrical engineering student Yara Hakim discovers blueprint for career success

Wright State graduate student Yara Hakim has been persistent in her pursuit of college credits, jobs and internships, leading to a position at Kettering Health. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Biomedical, Industrial, and Human Factors Engineering, Career Services, Electrical Engineering, Engineering & Computer Science, Graduate, News, Student Profile |

Cannon carpenter

Wright State alumnus Jared Shank restores a World War I cannon in his hometown

Jared Shank restored a World War I cannon that had been part of a veterans memorial in St. Paris. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Earth & Environmental Sciences, Graduate, Home news sidebar, Liberal Arts, Military & Veterans, News, Science & Mathematics |