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.

Language lion

Wright State English professor John Haught helps Honduran university with English curriculum as part of Fulbright scholarship

John Haught returned to Honduras, where spent 10 years of his life, to develop a new curriculum and strategies that focus on communicative language teaching. Continue reading

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

Asian atmosphere

Wright State graduate student Ummey Tabassum attends prestigious Harvard conference on Asia-Pacific issues

Ummey Tabassum will share what she learned about humanitarian issues with other students and her native Bangladesh. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Graduate, Home news sidebar, Liberal Arts, News |

President’s day

Wright State President-designate Cheryl B. Schrader gets a feel for campus, offers university a glimpse of her vision

On her first day as president-designate, Cheryl B. Schrader charmed the campus community, fielded questions from the media, explored the tunnel system and got a peek at her next office. Continue reading

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Cheryl B. Schrader named next president of Wright State University

Cheryl B. Schrader, chancellor of Missouri University of Science and Technology, will become the first woman to serve as president of Wright State University. Continue reading

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Volcanic voyage

Wright State alum and Philippines native Jamaica Siroky brings literature and poetry to life for high school students

After earning bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Wright State, Jamaica Siroky teaches at Thurgood Marshall STEM High School in Dayton. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Alumni Profile, Education & Leadership, Graduate, Health, Education, & Human Services, Home news sidebar, Humanities and Cultural Studies, News |

Wright State to host transgender mental health summit

Duke E. Ellis Human Development Institute

The March 3 summit will identify mental health risk factors for transgender and gender diverse populations as well as strengthen services and resources. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Home news sidebar, News, Professional Psychology |

Investing for Millennials, digital financial advice among topics at Wright State’s third annual LIFT2 Symposium

LIFT2 (Leading Innovation in Finance Today and Tomorrow) will be held March 24 in the Student Union. Continue reading

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First string

Wright State guitar instructor and graduate Jim McCutcheon wins Governor’s Award for arts education

Jim McCutcheon teaches classical guitar at Wright State, where he earned degrees in guitar performance and music education. Continue reading

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

Matthew Boaz named chief diversity officer at Wright State

Matthew Boaz joined Wright State University as the director of equity and inclusion in 2013. Continue reading

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Best-selling author Kelly Williams Brown to speak at ‘Life After Wright State 2017’

“Life After Wright State” is a series of social, educational and networking events sponsored by the Office of Alumni Relations and other campus partners. Continue reading

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