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.

Fossil force

Smithsonian is latest TV channel to turn to Wright State professor Chuck Ciampaglio for expertise on prehistoric sharks

Chuck Ciampaglio is among only a handful of scientists worldwide who has studied the megalodon, a prehistoric shark. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Earth & Environmental Sciences, Faculty, Faculty Profile, Home news sidebar, Lake Campus, News, Research, Science & Mathematics |

English enthusiasm

After a 10-year break, Samantha Cornett returned to Wright State and is now thriving in the English program

After a 10-year break, Samantha Cornett returned to Wright State and is now thriving in the English program. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Giving, Humanities and Cultural Studies, Liberal Arts, News, Social Sciences and International Studies, Student Profile, Study Abroad, University Center for International Education |

Laboratory love

Wright State alum Brandon Baum '17 wins prestigious honor from American Society for Clinical Pathology

Brandon Baum uses the skills from his biology degree and certificate in Clinical Laboratory Sciences to analyze lab work. Continue reading

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

Revolutionary research

Wright State English professor Sharon Lynette Jones's book about famous civil rights activist Angela Davis to be published next May

Sharon Lynette Jones’ new book project will take extensive research and involve visits to archives around the country. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Faculty, Faculty Profile, Home news sidebar, Humanities and Cultural Studies, Liberal Arts, News, Research, Social Sciences and International Studies |

Cultural interest

Fellowship winner Max Tokarsky develops curriculum to help teen immigrants living between two cultures

Max Tokarsky, student in the School of Professional Psychology, recently completed a national fellowship offered by the American Psychological Association’s Minority Fellowship Program’s Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, News, Professional Psychology, Student Profile |

Wright State’s Lake Campus embraces, impresses Cheryl B. Schrader during her first presidential visit

Cheryl B. Schrader paid her first visit as Wright State University president to the Lake Campus, meeting with faculty, staff and community leaders. Continue reading

Posted in Home news sidebar, Lake Campus, News, President |

Video virtuoso

Wright State alum Kevin Cornell named Ohio’s 2016 PBS Lead Digital Innovator

Kevin Cornell, a two-time Wright State graduate, teaches kids about science through his popular YouTube channel. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Alumni Association, Alumni Profile, Education & Leadership, Graduate, Health, Education, & Human Services, Home news sidebar, News, Science & Mathematics |

Wright State faculty to lead community conversations on books of the Dayton Literary Peace Prize

Community conversations pair faculty with community leaders and other experts to facilitate wide-ranging discussion of themes and issues raised in books that have won the award. Continue reading

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

President Schrader launches face-to-face meetings with department chairs

The meeting will help President Cheryl B. Schrader better understand the work of the university’s academic programs and faculty, staff and students. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Around Campus, Faculty & Staff, Health, Education, & Human Services, Home news sidebar, Liberal Arts, News, President |

Wright State professor Julie Williams receives prestigious national award for advancement of disability issues

Julie Williams, a professor in the School of Professional Psychology, received the Distinguished Contributions to the Advancement of Disability Issues Award from the American Psychological Association. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Alumni Association, Disability Services, Faculty, Faculty Profile, Home news sidebar, News, Professional Psychology |