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 to offer scholarship in memory of shooting victim Parris Hummons

Dayton Early College Academy graduates will be the preferred recipients of the Parris Hummons Memorial Scholarship. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Giving, Home news sidebar, News, Social Work & Human Services, Student Success, Undergraduate |

Giving from Wright State retirees hits record high

More than a quarter million dollars was donated to the Wright State Retirees Association for scholarships and other campus programs in 2015, a record amount. Continue reading

Posted in Faculty & Staff, Giving, Home news sidebar, News |

Marketing students float ideas on promoting the presidential debate at Wright State

Students in the Integrated Marketing Communication class create campaigns to promote the presidential debate and enhance the prestige of Wright State. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Business, Debate, Home news sidebar, News, Supply Chain Management, Marketing, and Management |

Growing concern

Wright State volunteers help sprout The Urban Renewal Farm in East Dayton

Volunteers turned a vacant factory in a struggling East Dayton neighborhood into a green urban community garden. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Biology, Community Service, Home news sidebar, Homepage Photos and Video, Humanities and Cultural Studies, Liberal Arts, News, Science & Mathematics, Social Sciences and International Studies, Videos |

League of their own

Wounded Warrior Amputee Softball Team will play at Wright State as fundraiser for Fisher House at Dayton VA

“Warrior Weekend” will feature two exhibition softball games between the Wounded Warriors and local all-star softball teams at Wright State’s Nischwitz Field on May 21. Continue reading

Posted in Around Campus, Home news sidebar, Military & Veterans, News |

Wright State statistics students to analyze presidential polls in debate-related project

Wright State statistics students will put their skills to work by analyzing data from presidential polls in every state to predict the likely nominees. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Around Campus, Debate, Faculty & Staff, Home news sidebar, Mathematics & Statistics, News, Science & Mathematics |

Wright State, Southern State agree to student connector program

Agreement will enhance access to bachelor’s degree programs at Wright State for Southern State Community College students. Continue reading

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

Wright State University President David R. Hopkins to retire in June 2017

Photo of Wright State University President David R. Hopkins

Wright State President David R. Hopkins led the university during a campus expansion, record levels of enrollment and fundraising and national recognition for community service and being disability and military friendly. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Around Campus, Faculty & Staff, Home news sidebar, News |

Hanks for the memories

Academy Award-winning actor and producer Tom Hanks leaves lasting imprint on Dayton, Wright State University

An in-depth review of Tom Hanks’s whirlwind visit to Dayton and Wright State University. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Around Campus, Arts Scene, Campus Growth, Facilities & Planning, Fine and Performing Arts, Giving, Home news sidebar, Liberal Arts, News, Photos, Special Collections and Archives |

Fast break

Wright State alum Morgan O'Brien '07 lands NBA fellowship as rising star at State Department

Morgan O’Brien, a 2007 Wright State graduate and foreign service officer with the U.S. Department of State, lands a fellowship with the NBA. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Alumni Profile, Graduate, Home news sidebar, Liberal Arts, Military & Veterans, News, People of Wright State, Social Sciences and International Studies |