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.

Risk factor

Wright State biomedical engineering alumnus Zachary Kiehl heads a startup company with pioneering health and safety technology

Wright State biomedical engineering alumnus Zachary Kiehl cofounded Sentinel Occupational Safety, which is developing wearable sensor technology and safety software. Continue reading

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

Book talk by historian Paul Lockhart brings C-SPAN to Wright State

A talk by Paul Lockhart, professor of history, about his new book, “Firepower: How Weapons Shaped Warfare,” will be broadcast on “Book TV” on C-SPAN. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Around Campus, Home news sidebar, Homepage Photos and Video, Humanities and Cultural Studies, Liberal Arts, News, Research, Videos |

Wright State’s master’s in marketing analytics and insights designated as STEM degree

The designation qualifies international students for an additional two years of optional practical training in the United States than non-STEM programs. Continue reading

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

Presidential protection

Wright State alumnus Michael Townsend thrives in his career with the U.S. Secret Service

Michael Townsend has been assigned to protect numerous heads of state, including Presidents George W. Bush, Barack Obama, Donald Trump and Joe Biden. Continue reading

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

Wright State School of Nursing honors Cameos of Caring awardees from Kettering Health Network

Wright State’s Cameos of Caring honor exceptional nurses across the region and raising funds for scholarships for nursing students. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Health and Exercise Sciences, Health, Education, & Human Services, Home news sidebar, News, Nursing |

Awad Halabi honored with Wright State’s 2021 International Education Award

Awad Halabi, associate professor of history and religion, has expanded knowledge about the Middle East and the Islamic world at Wright State and in the community. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Home news sidebar, Humanities and Cultural Studies, Liberal Arts, News, University Center for International Education |

Neurobiology expert, Wright State alumnus Alfredo Garcia to hold campus seminar Nov. 5

Alfredo Garcia, assistant professor of medicine at the University of Chicago, will give a presentation on “Understanding the Neurophysiological Consequences of Intermittent Hypoxia and Beyond.” Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Biomedical Sciences Ph.D., Graduate, Home news sidebar, News, Research, Science & Mathematics |

Fighting words

"Firepower" by Wright State historian Paul Lockhart to be focus of campus event

C-SPAN’s “Book TV” will tape a book talk on “Firepower: How Weapons Shaped Warfare,” by Paul Lockhart, professor of history at Wright State, on Nov. 5. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Around Campus, Home news sidebar, Humanities and Cultural Studies, Liberal Arts, News, Research |

Stage direction

Wright State senior Grace Beckman combines mechanical engineering with stage management

Grace Beckman, a mechanical engineering and stage management major, is part of the team producing “Mamma Mia!” in the Festival Playhouse. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Arts Scene, Engineering & Computer Science, Fine and Performing Arts, Liberal Arts, Mechanical and Materials Engineering, News, Student Profile |

National Air and Space Intelligence Center to hold career event at Wright State on Nov. 9

The event will feature a panel discussion with National Air and Space Intelligence Center professionals who are College of Liberal Arts alumni. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Around Campus, Career Services, CLASS, Home news sidebar, Liberal Arts, News |