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.

Immigration, foreign affairs likely focus of Wright State’s international students as presidential debate approaches

Wright State’s University Center for International Education plan to hold numerous presidential debate-related events, including panel discussions on the platforms of the political parties and the U.S. election process. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Around Campus, Business, Debate, Engineering & Computer Science, Faculty & Staff, Graduate, Health and Exercise Sciences, Health, Education, & Human Services, Home news sidebar, International Students, Liberal Arts, News, Science & Mathematics, University Center for International Education |

Presidential debate offers golden opportunity for Dayton to shine, says Wright State president

Wright State President David R. Hopkins calls the presidential debate an unprecedented moment in history for the Dayton region. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Business, Debate, Engineering & Computer Science, Graduate, Health and Exercise Sciences, Health, Education, & Human Services, Home news sidebar, Homepage Photos and Video, Honors Program, Liberal Arts, Medicine, News, Science & Mathematics, Student Success, Videos |

Wright State’s Dan Krane named to state post on college retention

Dan Krane

Wright State biology professor Dan Krane has been named special assistant for completion initiatives by the Ohio Department of Higher Education. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Faculty, Home news sidebar, News, Science & Mathematics |

Presidential candidates at Wright State debate may get glimpse into future of higher education

Lee Hannah, assistant political science professor, says Wright State is a crystal ball into the future of higher education — a critical issue for presidential candidates. Continue reading

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Card game business wins Wright Venture competition

The goal of Wright Venture is to create a real-life, lasting experience that will be identical to an actual business startup. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Around Campus, Business, Graduate, Home news sidebar, Homepage Photos and Video, MBA, News, Student Union, Supply Chain Management, Marketing, and Management, Videos |

Wright State professional psychology students to offer community programs on postpartum depression

Tawana Jackson and Tawanna Howard

Professional psychology students will offer screenings and give presentations on April 2 and April 23 in Dayton. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Home news sidebar, News, Professional Psychology |

Music material

Passion for playing lures Alex Ryan from the family farm to Wright State

A passion for playing lures music education major Alex Ryan from the family farm to Wright State. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Arts Scene, Fine and Performing Arts, Liberal Arts, News, Student Profile |

Social butterfly

Wright State alum Teri Dwillis '14 gives wings to young mothers in her role at Catholic Social Services

Wright State alum Teri Dwillis ’14 gives wings to young mothers in her role at Catholic Social Services. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Alumni Profile, Center for Workforce Development, Health, Education, & Human Services, Home news sidebar, Human Services, News, Social Work & Human Services |

Wright State’s political science classes brimming with interested students as debate approaches

Political science instructor Paul Leonard says students are more interested in politics because they have a greater understanding of the influence government and politics play on careers they pursue. Continue reading

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