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 biology professor Dan Krane appears on ABC-TV’s “20/20”

Dan Krane

Dan Krane, one of the world’s foremost DNA experts, answered questions about the DNA results in a high-profile, double-homicide case in Virginia. Continue reading

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

Wright State to join nationwide bell-tolling to honor Martin Luther King Jr. on 50th anniversary of his assassination

Photo of Dr. Martin Luther King

Thirty-nine bells will chime at Wright State at the Campus Ministry Center at 7:07 p.m. on April 4. Continue reading

Posted in Around Campus, Home news sidebar, News |

Border expressions

Wright State students to unveil art exhibits celebrating the work of border theorist, feminist writer Gloria Anzaldúa

The community art show on April 6 is part of downtown’s First Friday from 5 to 9 p.m. at the El Rincón Art Studio. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Arts Scene, Graduate, Home news sidebar, Humanities and Cultural Studies, Liberal Arts, News |

Shore thing

New lakeside apartments at Wright State’s Lake Campus big hit with students

Katelyn Richardson, a sophomore at the Lake Campus, wants to get her bachelor’s degree in nursing and then her master’s so she can become a nurse practitioner. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Around Campus, Campus Growth, Health and Exercise Sciences, Lake Campus, News, Residence Life & Housing, Student Profile |

Foreign service

Two-time Wright State graduate Kathryn Chaney helps prep military personnel and other government employees for embassy assignments in Europe.

Kathryn Chaney weaves together her passion for travel, work experiences and two degrees from Wright State to thrive at the Defense Institute of Security Cooperation Studies. Continue reading

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

Masculine material

SOPP researchers write book on development of masculinity among black males

Book by professional psychology professor and two students explores the development of masculinity among black males and its relationship to racial identity and race-related traumas. Continue reading

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

Healthy choice

Wright State alum Nicholas Ballester flourishes as engineer with Chicago health care analytics firm

Nicholas Ballester used his two engineering degrees from Wright State to land a job with a company founded and run by medical doctors. Continue reading

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

Monatomic moment

Wright State researchers help open the door for technology advances using graphene

Wright State physicists helped pave the way for expanded applications of graphene in everything from space exploration to all-weather sensors. Continue reading

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

App-ortunity knocks

Student-developed mobile app driving student engagement at Raj Soin College of Business

Student-developed mobile phone app helping business students stay involved on campus. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Business, Finance, Accountancy, Management Information Systems, and Economics, Home news sidebar, MBA, News, Supply Chain Management, Marketing, and Management |

Wright State to host ‘Your Path to Our Health’ film series

Wright State University will showcase the 14 films on March 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in an installation in the Student Union Atrium. Continue reading

Posted in Around Campus, Home news sidebar, Military & Veterans, News, Student Union |