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.

Going places

Wright State MBA student Tasha Fox turns college experience into whirlwind of overseas study, volunteering

Tasha Fox has taken study abroad trips to Belgium, Tanzania, China, France and Israel. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Business, Graduate, Liberal Arts, MBA, News, Social Sciences and International Studies, Student Profile, Study Abroad, University Center for International Education |

Wright State agrees to expand student, research, economic partnerships with Indian state of Andhra Pradesh

A memorandum of understanding was signed Nov. 17 by Wright State President David R. Hopkins and the minister for human resources development of Andhra Pradesh. Continue reading

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

French scholar Pascale Abadie receives Wright State’s 2016 International Education Award

Pascale Abadie, an assistant professor of French, is a driving force of Wright State’s France Ambassador Program. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Alumni Profile, Faculty, Home news sidebar, Liberal Arts, News, Social Sciences and International Studies, Study Abroad, University Center for International Education |

Painting the town

Wright State art major Katelyn Puthoff produces historical mural for her native Minster

Katelyn Puthoff’s mural depicts a farming scene, Minster’s original log cabin Catholic church and a street scene from the early 1900s. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Arts Scene, Fine and Performing Arts, Home news sidebar, Homepage Photos and Video, Liberal Arts, News, Videos |

Award-winning novelist Marilynne Robinson to speak at Wright State

“Literature, Religion, Peace: A Conversation with Marilynne Robinson” will be held at 11:15 a.m. on Nov. 21 in the Stein Galleries. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Around Campus, Fine and Performing Arts, Home news sidebar, Honors Program, Humanities and Cultural Studies, Lake Campus, Liberal Arts, News, Robert and Elaine Stein Galleries, Social Sciences and International Studies |

Social nature

Wright State graduate student Eric North hopes to be social worker at hospital where he was treated for leukemia

Eric North feels like he can make the biggest difference by working as a social worker at Dayton Children’s Hospital. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Alumni Profile, Graduate, Home news sidebar, Liberal Arts, News, Social Work, Social Work & Human Services |

Wright State’s Stephanie Goodwin honored with Leadership Award from the ACE Ohio Women’s Network

As director for faculty development and leadership, Stephanie Goodwin is responsible for assessing, developing and implementing campus-wide faculty development/leadership initiatives. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Faculty, Home news sidebar, News, Psychology, Science & Mathematics |

Jamaican jaunt

Music education major Katie Schmidt shares her skills with the children of the Caribbean nation

During a study abroad and service-learning trip to Jamaica, Katie Schmidt taught students singing and how to play the recorder. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Community Service, Disability Services, Fine and Performing Arts, Liberal Arts, News, Student Profile, Study Abroad |

Reel happiness

Wright State Lake Campus graduate student Anthony Bell combines aquatic research with championship fishing

Anthony Bell is conducting master’s degree research on fish physiology and contemplating becoming a professional fisherman. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Biology, Graduate, Home news sidebar, Homepage Photos and Video, Lake Campus, News, Science & Mathematics, Student Profile, Videos |

Wright State University unveils special scholarship fund for members of Ohio National Guard

The scholarships will pay up to $2,500 in tuition per semester for a full-time graduate student who is also a current member in good standing with the Ohio National Guard. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Business, Engineering & Computer Science, Graduate, Health and Exercise Sciences, Health, Education, & Human Services, Home news sidebar, Liberal Arts, Medicine, Military & Veterans, News, Science & Mathematics |