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 professor Julian Gomez-Cambronero to be recognized in his native Spain for scientific work

Wright State scientist Julian Gomez-Cambronero will receive the prestigious Communications Award conferred by Cadena SER. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty, Faculty Profile, Graduate, Home news sidebar, Medicine, News, Science & Mathematics |

Counseling cognition

Wright State’s Ernest Brown Jr. wins prestigious American Psychological Association fellowship

Ernest Brown is not only passionate about social justice, diversity and multiculturalism, but also about ethnic minority communities and forensic psychology. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Home news sidebar, News, Professional Psychology, Research, Student Profile |

Lake Campus breaks ground for Agriculture and Water Quality Center

The center will provide classroom space for the growing agriculture program; a research and laboratory area for applied learning and research on agricultural and water quality issues; and a facility for community meetings. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Campus Growth, Facilities & Planning, Giving, Home news sidebar, Lake Campus, News |

Drone zone

Wright State students collaborate with Leidos as part of senior capstone project

More than 150 electrical engineering, computer science and computer engineering students practiced innovative design skills on unmanned aerial systems. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering & Computer Science, Home news sidebar, News, Research |

Revolutionary outlook

Wright State junior Rachel Ebert traces ancestry back to U.S. war of independence

Wright State psychology major Rachel Ebert is a member of Children of the American Revolution and Daughters of the American Revolution. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Community Service, Education & Leadership, News, Psychology, Science & Mathematics, Student Profile |

Wright State University research on olive trees and emerald ash borer featured on Entomology Today

Wright State researchers find that emerald ash borer, which is destroying ash trees in a large swath of the United States, can also successfully complete development on olive trees. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Biology, Earth & Environmental Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Ph.D., Faculty, Graduate, Home news sidebar, Homepage Photos and Video, News, Research, Science & Mathematics, Videos |

Statistical standout

Google selects research proposal from Wright State computer science student Matt Piekenbrock

A research project by Matt Piekenbrock, a graduate computer science at Wright State, was selected by the Google Summer of Code 2017 competition. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Alumni Association, Center for Workforce Development, Computer Science and Engineering, Engineering & Computer Science, Graduate, Home news sidebar, Mathematics & Statistics, News, Research, Science & Mathematics |

Dog days

Wright State’s Sarah and Ash McGinley give Marco the pit bull new ‘leash’ on life

Wright State couple Ash and Sarah McGinleys rescued Marco, a pit bull, from an adoption center in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
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Posted in 50th, Academics, Alumni, Alumni Association, Alumni Profile, Faculty, Giving, Graduate, Health, Education, & Human Services, Home news sidebar, Homepage Photos and Video, Humanities and Cultural Studies, Liberal Arts, News, Videos |

Science superstars

Stars of the future compete at Wright State University in 2017 Science Olympiad National Tournament

Science Olympiad brought more than 5,000 students, educators and parents from all 50 states to Wright State, pumping an estimated $1.7 million into the local economy. Continue reading

Posted in Around Campus, Center for Workforce Development, Engineering & Computer Science, Faculty & Staff, Home news sidebar, Homepage Photos and Video, News, Photos, Science & Mathematics, Student Union |

Hundreds of military veterans expected to attend Veterans Moving Forward event at Wright State on May 24

About 100 veterans service organizations are expected to be on hand to connect with veterans at the event. Continue reading

Posted in Around Campus, Home news sidebar, Military & Veterans, News, Student Union |