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.

Documentary film exploring Ohio’s key role in presidential elections to have preview screening in Yellow Springs

“As Ohio Goes” will be screened Oct. 16 at the Little Art Theatre in Yellow Springs and will be broadcast on Oct. 17 on ThinkTV in Dayton and CET in Cincinnati. Continue reading

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Poetry power

Poem by Wright State emeritus professor David Lee Garrison to be read by the BBC

David Lee Garrison taught Spanish, Portuguese and comparative literature and chaired the Department of Modern Languages before retiring in 2009. Continue reading

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Corps curriculum

Peace Corps internship by Wright State’s Katie Rossman may provide career path

An urban affairs major, Wright State senior Katie Rossman plans to pursue a career working for the government or in nonprofit management. Continue reading

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Wright State University, Sinclair College renew Double Degree Program

The Double Degree Program formalizes links between Wright State and Sinclair College to provide seamless student movement between the institutions. Continue reading

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Wright State’s Allen Hunt develops new tool to measure soil production that offers promise in predicting global warming

Being able to predict soil production also helps with soil conservation, protecting crops, preventing landslides and forecasting changes in the landscape. Continue reading

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Melissa Flagg to headline 2016 Women in STEMM Leadership Institute Research Symposium at Wright State

The Oct. 21 Women in STEMM Leadership Institute Research Symposium at Wright State highlights work being done by women in STEMM across the Dayton region. Continue reading

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Steller performance

Wright State graduate student Lindsey Steller wears many hats

Lindsey Steller, a grad student in the student affairs in higher education program, works in the Student Activities office, is president of a grad student organization and is adviser for the Black Student Union and Raiderthon. Continue reading

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College of Liberal Arts Dean Kristin Sobolik to receive Women of Distinction award

Dean Kristin Sobolik will be honored for her leadership in promoting and advocating for the advancement and recognition of women in science, technology, engineering, arts and math careers. Continue reading

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Election direction

Wright State students Courtney Resnicky and Brandon Teeple to blog for LexisNexis about Millennial views

Wright State students Courtney Resnicky and Brandon Teeple have received LexisNexis Election 2016 Scholarships. Continue reading

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Wright State Shakespeare conference awarded the Ohio Humanities Educator Enrichment Grant

“Encountering Shakespeare” conference will feature scholarship on Shakespeare, literature and culture plenaries, teaching workshops and musical and dramatic performances. Continue reading

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