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.

Surgical success

Wright State alum Daniel C. Mills leading American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Plastic surgeon Daniel Mills donates his time and skills to philanthropic organizations to provide plastic and reconstructive surgical procedures for impoverished children. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Home news sidebar, Medical Residents, Medicine, News |

Prescription for success

Wright State’s Muhammed Hamdan takes his senior design project on an entrepreneurial journey that could lead to a startup company

Muhammed Hamdan hopes to find investors and partners to help him produce a Multi-Sensory Medication Dispenser. Continue reading

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

Linda Caron named dean of the College of Liberal Arts

Linda Caron has a wealth of experience and has been instrumental in the growth of the College of Liberal Arts — in facilities, events and programs. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Around Campus, Arts Scene, Faculty & Staff, Fine and Performing Arts, Home news sidebar, Humanities and Cultural Studies, Liberal Arts, News, Social Sciences and International Studies, Social Work & Human Services |

Flying colors

Wright State’s Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program has perfect pass rate from national credentialing center

Wright State’s Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program trains students to work in emergency departments, intensive care units, specialty labs and clinics and acute care wards. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Graduate, Health and Exercise Sciences, Home news sidebar, News, Nursing |

Wright State’s Latin Day draws 90 students from area high school Latin programs

Latin Day supports high school programs and let the students know that Wright State is dedicated to helping them continue their Latin education and to producing Latin teachers. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Around Campus, Enrollment Management, Home news sidebar, Humanities and Cultural Studies, Liberal Arts, News, Student Union |

Wright State to host Orthopaedic Research and Innovation Symposium

Tarun Goswami

Engineering and orthopaedic researchers and clinicians from around Ohio and the region are expected to attend the symposium on April 10. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Around Campus, Biomedical, Industrial, and Human Factors Engineering, Engineering & Computer Science, Faculty, Graduate, Home news sidebar, Medicine, News, Orthopaedics, Research, Student Union |

More than 40 organizations to participate in first College of Liberal Arts’ Internship Partners Expo

The liberal arts Internship Partners Expo will be held April 12 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Millett Hall Atrium. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Around Campus, Career Services, Fine and Performing Arts, Home news sidebar, Humanities and Cultural Studies, Liberal Arts, News, Social Sciences and International Studies, Social Work & Human Services |

Raining champ

Wright State grad student Bridget Fricke helps engineer rainwater collection system, prosthetic foot

Bridget Fricke, who earned a B.S. in biomedical engineering from Wright State and is working on her M.S. in engineering innovation and entrepreneurship, wants to start her own biomedical company. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Biomedical, Industrial, and Human Factors Engineering, Center for Workforce Development, Engineering & Computer Science, Graduate, News, Research, Student Profile |

Wright State Board Chair Michael C. Bridges interviewed on Facebook Live about state of university

Bridges, who is a 1981 graduate of Wright State, fielded questions about budget remediation, an audit report, possible layoffs and the presidential transition period. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Around Campus, Faculty & Staff, Home news sidebar, Homepage Photos and Video, News, Videos |

Suicide watch

Wright State psychology professor Cheryl Meyer co-authors book exploring motivation for suicide and those who leave notes

New book co-authored by Wright State psychology professor Cheryl Meyer provides suggestions on how to prevent suicide by building resiliency among potential victims. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Faculty, Faculty Profile, Graduate, Home news sidebar, News, Professional Psychology, Research |