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’s 2018 Martin Luther King Jr. celebration to feature Julius Bailey, social justice awards

Posted on January 10, 2018 by Jim Hannah

Wright State will celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. with a Social Justice Award Brunch and screening of a film about Thurgood Marshall as well as participating in a King Day march in Dayton. Continue reading →

Posted in Around Campus, Faculty & Staff, Home news sidebar, News |

U.S. News ranks Wright State online programs among best for 2018

Posted on January 9, 2018 by Jim Hannah

Wright State’s online bachelor’s degree programs as well as its online graduate programs in business, education, engineering and nursing named among the best in the nation for 2018. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Biomedical, Industrial, and Human Factors Engineering, Business, Education & Leadership, Engineering & Computer Science, Graduate, Health and Exercise Sciences, Health, Education, & Human Services, Home news sidebar, MBA, News, Online Education, Rankings, Supply Chain Management, Marketing, and Management |

Wright State’s Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering produces record number of graduates

Posted on January 8, 2018 by Jim Hannah

Enrollment in the Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering has surged thanks to Wright State’s proximity to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, quality of teaching, strong internship programs and flexible courses. Continue reading →

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

Healthy appetite

Wright State senior Ivan Mendoza is a rising star in world of competitive eating
Posted on January 8, 2018 by Jim Hannah

Ivan Mendoza, a senior majoring in management and human resources at Wright State, aspires to be among the Top 10 professional eaters. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Business, Homepage Photos and Video, News, Student Profile, Supply Chain Management, Marketing, and Management, Videos |

Z is for zeal

Wright State alum Zontaye Richardson uses thrift shop to channel her passion for community
Posted on December 19, 2017 by Jim Hannah

Zontaye Richardson’s west Dayton store TheZe DealZ has become as a place to socialize, network and pitch in to help neighbors in need. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Alumni Association, Alumni Profile, Health, Education, & Human Services, Home news sidebar, Human Services, News, Social Work & Human Services |

Special care

Wright State researchers use gaming app to study burnout among caregivers of dementia patients
Posted on December 13, 2017 by Jim Hannah

The study, led by Wright State computer science and social work researchers, uses word games, apps and skin sensors. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Computer Science and Engineering, Engineering & Computer Science, Faculty Profile, Home news sidebar, Liberal Arts, News, Research, Social Work, Social Work & Human Services |

Scale model

Wright State engineering students help Hobart Food Equipment Group fully automate testing for retail scales
Posted on December 13, 2017 by Jim Hannah

Mechanical engineering students designed the scale testing system as part of an internship and senior design capstone project. Continue reading →

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

First string

Wright State alum Michael Bard again featured soloist at Kennedy Center holiday concerts
Posted on December 12, 2017 by Jim Hannah

Michael Bard, who graduated from Wright State with a bachelor’s degree in music in 1991, will perform at the Kennedy Center Washington Choral Arts Society holiday concerts Dec. 17, 18 and 24. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Alumni Association, Alumni Profile, Arts Scene, Fine and Performing Arts, Home news sidebar, Liberal Arts, News |

Going for it all

Wright State exchange student Milica Knezevic conquers scuba diving, skydiving, rugby despite disability
Posted on December 11, 2017 by Jim Hannah

Engineering student Milica Knezevic chronicles her sporting adventures through her popular YouTube channel. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Computer Science and Engineering, Disability Services, Engineering & Computer Science, International Students, News, Student Profile |