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.

Painless solution

Wright State’s Yong Pei and his team named winner in Ohio Opioid Technology Challenge
Posted on February 13, 2018 by Jim Hannah

Wright State researchers designed an augmented-reality system designed that puts a “doctor in the house” to help recovering surgery patients manage pain without painkillers. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Computer Science and Engineering, Engineering & Computer Science, Faculty, Faculty Profile, Graduate, Home news sidebar, Homepage Photos and Video, News, Research, Videos |

Peace offering

Wright State alum Jacquelyn Weaver gives and receives with Peace Corps stint in Africa
Posted on February 9, 2018 by Jim Hannah

Jacquelyn Weaver volunteered with the Peace Corps because she wanted to relate to people and help them without being motivated by money. Continue reading →

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

Scene science

Wright State business students study data analytics to help Scene75 Entertainment with insight into their customers.
Posted on February 9, 2018 by Jim Hannah

Management Information Systems students use the power of the Data Analytics and Visualization Environment, or DAVE lab, for a research project for Scene75. Continue reading →

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

Wright State cuts high profile at American Institute of Aerospace and Astronautics forum

Posted on February 9, 2018 by Jim Hannah

Wright State had one of the largest representations of any university at an annual aerospace forum in Florida that drew 4,000 scientists and researchers from around the world. Continue reading →

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

Grand fan

Wright State’s Kristie McKiernan a full-throated superfan of the women's basketball team
Posted on February 8, 2018 by Jim Hannah

Kristie McKiernan, Wright State grad and senior English lecturer, is a superfan of the Raiders, missing only three home games and attending road contests as far away as Chicago over the past eight years. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Alumni Association, Alumni Profile, Around Campus, Faculty, Faculty Profile, Graduate, Home news sidebar, Humanities and Cultural Studies, Liberal Arts, News |

Wright State’s strategic planning process kicks off with open forum at Lake Campus

Posted on February 6, 2018 by Jim Hannah

The importance of community engagement, strong leadership and a focus on students were common themes at the first open forum of Wright State’s strategic planning process. Continue reading →

Posted in Faculty & Staff, Home news sidebar, Homepage Photos and Video, Lake Campus, News, Strategic Planning, Videos |

Perfect timing

Timely opportunity set the stage for Wright State alum Anil Gopinathan’s career success at Ingersoll Rand
Posted on February 6, 2018 by Jim Hannah

Wright State grad Anil Gopinathan turned his passion for mathematics and the sciences into a successful engineering career. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Alumni Profile, Engineering & Computer Science, Graduate, Home news sidebar, Mechanical and Materials Engineering, News |

Blazing star

Wright State engineering student Logan Blazier turns love of the mechanical into important role at defense contractor
Posted on February 5, 2018 by Jim Hannah

Logan Blazier, a mechanical engineering student at Wright State, works part-time at a local defense contractor learning to build high-level engineering systems. Continue reading →

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

Wright State adopting tuition guarantee program

Posted on February 5, 2018 by Jim Hannah

Under the Wright Guarantee Tuition Program, newly admitted, degree-seeking undergraduate students who are Ohio residents will pay the same annual cost of tuition, housing and dining for four years of college. Continue reading →

Posted in Enrollment Management, Home news sidebar, News |

Lake Campus opens new Agriculture and Water Quality Education Center

Posted on February 2, 2018 by Jim Hannah

The new state-of-the-art facility will further cement Lake Campus’ role as a leader in agriculture education and the study of water quality. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Campus Growth, Home news sidebar, Lake Campus, News |