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’s Dan Krane featured on “Investigation Discovery’s” three-night program, “JonBenét: An American Murder Mystery”

Dan Krane

Dan Krane will discuss the role DNA testing played in the Ramsey case on episodes airing Sept. 13 and Sept. 14. Continue reading

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Launching of Wright State University’s new Entrepreneur Club draws strong interest

The Entrepreneur Club seeks to help drive more entrepreneurial initiatives and create more interest in startup businesses in the Dayton region. Continue reading

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Nationally known journalist to moderate Wright State’s mock presidential debate

Wright State students will represent the candidates’ views during a mock presidential debate on Sept. 13. Continue reading

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President Hopkins says Wright State must continue to push for excellence as landscape of higher education changes

Wright State President David R. Hopkins discusses the State of the University and honors faculty for excellent work during the annual University Convocation. Continue reading

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Wright State to launch The Entrepreneur Club

Organization to support student interest and participation in the region’s fast-growing entrepreneur ecosystem

The Entrepreneur Club will be launched during a ceremony in the atrium of Russ Engineering on Sept. 8 at 5 p.m. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Around Campus, Business, Engineering & Computer Science, Home news sidebar, Humanities and Cultural Studies, Liberal Arts, News |

Pack mentality

New book by Wright State’s Edward Fitzgerald shows importance of courts in saving the wolf

Political science professor Edward Fitzgerald says that over the years the courts have been instrumental in protecting the environment. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Faculty, Faculty Profile, Home news sidebar, Liberal Arts, News, Research, Social Sciences and International Studies |

French lesson

Wright State’s Sarah Koraym uses French major as springboard to medical school

Sarah Koraym wants to practice medicine around the globe and serve people who have limited access to medicine. Continue reading

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

Wright State engineering students install X-ray room at hospital in the African nation of Malawi

A team of Wright State engineering students installed an X-ray room at a hospital in Malawi as part of a series of efforts to help improve health care in the tiny African nation. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Biomedical, Industrial, and Human Factors Engineering, Center for Workforce Development, Community Service, Engineering & Computer Science, Faculty, Home news sidebar, News |

Organic chemistry

Wright State’s Ri Molnar provides produce to the community through the Pay It Forward Farm

Ri Molnar, a Spanish major, operates a community supported agriculture program that grows organic vegetables, charging supporters fees on a sliding scale. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Community Service, Liberal Arts, News, Social Sciences and International Studies, Videos |

Construction of $25 million consolidated STEM facility near Wright State’s Lake Campus wins voter approval

Tri Star, which is offered to high school juniors and seniors, plans to work with Lake Campus officials to create programs the students can continue in college. Continue reading

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