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.

Declaration of independence

Wright State senior Vicky Lindsey flourishes in the university’s Independent Scholars Network dedicated to the empowerment of foster youth

Vicky Lindsey is set to graduate early from Wright State with a degree in communication studies. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Liberal Arts, News, Social Sciences and International Studies, Student Profile |

Neuro Lab

New Wright State program to give high school students up-close look at the mysteries of the nervous system

In the Neuro Lab, students will learn about neuroscience by conducting experiments involving prosthetics, reflexes and muscle fatigue Continue reading

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

History grads tell Wright State students that multiple career paths await them

Wright State University students interested in history as a profession got a peek into their futures when history grads shared their career stories as part of a uniquely crafted event… Continue reading

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

Wright State’s Steven Aldredge wins national choral music competition to commemorate Reformation

Steve Aldredge’s winning composition, “O Glorious Word of Life,” debuted at the Sioux Falls Arena in South Dakota during a worship service featuring hundreds of singers. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Arts Scene, Faculty, Fine and Performing Arts, Home news sidebar, Liberal Arts, News |

Citizen sensing to insights, predictions and decisions

Wright State professor Amit Sheth is a leader in combining computer science with social media
Amit Sheth

Amit Sheth finds commercial success with a software system that analyzes big data on social media sites. Continue reading

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

Watch: Rap ture

Wright State’s Jesse Williams pursues computer science degree along with rap music

Video: Wright State computer science major Jesse Williams finds a creative outlet through coding and rapping as J-Williams. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Arts Scene, Computer Science and Engineering, Engineering & Computer Science, News, Student Profile, Undergraduate |

Wright State cements partnership with England’s Anglia Ruskin University

Wright State and Anglia Ruskin University renew commitment to internship opportunities, research initiatives and student exchanges. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Faculty & Staff, Home news sidebar, International Students, News, University Center for International Education |

Saxophone sages

Project Fusion saxophone quartet shares wisdom with Wright State music students

During a master class, Project Fusion listened to Wright State saxophone quartets, offered feedback and answered questions, then performed an impromptu concert with students. Continue reading

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

Noted economist Yana van der Meulen Rodgers to make two presentations at Wright State

Yana van der Meulen Rodgers will discuss “The Relationship between LGBT Inclusion and Economic Development” and “Social Disadvantage and Child Health among China’s Rural-Urban Migrant Households.” Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Around Campus, Business, Finance, Accountancy, Management Information Systems, and Economics, Home news sidebar, Liberal Arts, News, Social Sciences and International Studies |

Wright State faculty members Lisa Kenyon, Pratik Parikh honored by Affiliate Societies Council

Kenyon and Parikh were honored on Oct. 10 with the Affiliate Society Council Outstanding Engineers and Scientists Award. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Biology, Biomedical, Industrial, and Human Factors Engineering, Engineering & Computer Science, Faculty, Faculty Profile, Graduate, Home news sidebar, News, Science & Mathematics |