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.

Of great import

Wright State alum Brandon Snell helping introduce wines of Moldova to U.S. market

Brandon Snell has a bachelor’s degree in political science and master’s degree in international and comparative politics from Wright State. Continue reading

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

Hearing voices

Wright State’s Camp A Cappella growing in popularity

Camp A Cappella attracted 350 middle school, high school and college students as well as educators and adults for a week packed with activity. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Around Campus, Arts Scene, Fine and Performing Arts, Home news sidebar, Liberal Arts, News |

Douglas W. Leaman named dean of the College of Science and Mathematics

Douglas Leaman is currently chair of the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Toledo. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Anatomy, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Biomedical Sciences Ph.D., Chemistry, Earth & Environmental Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Ph.D., Faculty & Staff, Home news sidebar, Mathematics & Statistics, Medicine, Neuroscience, Cell Biology and Physiology, News, Physics, Pre-Health, Psychology, Science & Mathematics |

Mowing for dollars

Student Government President-elect Lukas Wenrick grew successful business out of early adversity

A senior majoring in social science education, Lukas Wenrick hopes to pursue a career in higher education and perhaps run for public office. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Debate, Liberal Arts, News, Student Profile, Undergraduate |

Wright State, Clark State renew agreement on student Gateway Program

The agreement is designed to provide a path to bachelor’s degree programs for students at Clark State Community College. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Enrollment Management, Home news sidebar, News, Student Success, Undergraduate |

‘Pivotal Tuesdays’ seen as important resource for presidential debate watchers at Wright State

“Pivotal Tuesdays: Four Elections that Shaped the 20th Century” is this year’s Common Text and will be distributed to students this summer during Orientation. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Business, Debate, Engineering & Computer Science, Health and Exercise Sciences, Health, Education, & Human Services, Home news sidebar, Honors Program, Humanities and Cultural Studies, Lake Campus, Liberal Arts, News, Science & Mathematics, Social Sciences and International Studies, Student Success, Undergraduate |

Fit for a king: Perci Pietro

Wright State alum and Persian Prince Perci Pietro flourishing in the luxury real estate and business market

Perci Piétro, a 1996 Wright State graduate, is a real estate entrepreneur in Miami and a descendent of the Qajar Dynasty, which once ruled Persia. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Alumni Profile, Biology, Home news sidebar, News, Science & Mathematics |

Rare earth

Wright State anthropology students uncover artifacts from Revolutionary War battlefield

The dig is part of a program created by assistant professor Lance Greene to investigate the archaeology and history of Shawnee settlements in Ohio. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Faculty, Field School in Archaeology, Home news sidebar, Homepage Photos and Video, Liberal Arts, News, Social Sciences and International Studies, Undergraduate, Videos |

Theater theory

Wright State improv students use acting skills to give incoming freshmen glimpse of college life

Theatre students will perform sketches challenging situations incoming students may face during the Raider Academy residential summer program. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Around Campus, Enrollment Management, Fine and Performing Arts, Home news sidebar, Liberal Arts, News, Residence Life & Housing, Science & Mathematics, Student Success, Student Union, Undergraduate |

College spirit

Wright State’s Nickolas Hayden flourishing on the heels of getting his GED

Nickolas Hayden is majoring in computer engineering and philosophy and hopes to pursue a career in computer programming or create apps or video games. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Computer Science and Engineering, Engineering & Computer Science, Humanities and Cultural Studies, Liberal Arts, News, Student Profile, Undergraduate |