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.

Flipz trip

Communication students learn digital media skills with news website
DailyFlipz screenshot

Students in an advanced digital media class sharpen their journalism skills by reporting for a news site called DailyFlipz. Continue reading

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

Acting natural

Jason Kaufman brings his theater, movie, television moves to Wright State
Jason Kaufman

After performing on the stage and in movies and TV, Jason Kaufman teaches acting to students hoping for careers on Broadway and in Hollywood. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Arts Scene, Faculty, Faculty & Staff, Fine and Performing Arts, Home news sidebar, Liberal Arts, News |

Wright State University takes ownership of Calamityville

Ownership of Calamityville, home to the National Center for Medical Readiness, was turned over to Wright State as expansion of Calamityville’s mission picks up speed. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Calamityville, Health and Exercise Sciences, Home news sidebar, National Disaster Health Consortium, News, Research, Special Categories, WSRI |

Formula developed by Wright State scientists could shed light on global climate change

Professor Allen Hunt in his office

Research by two Wright State faculty members Allen Hunt and Thomas Skinner will be published in Chaos, a physics journal. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Faculty, Faculty & Staff, Home news sidebar, News, Physics, Research, Science & Mathematics |

Digging deep

Wright State’s Jeannette Marchand extends her passion for archaeology to the younger set
Jeannette Marchand

Jeannette Marchand, who teaches archaeology and classics, says she’s motivated by the thrill of discovery on a dig or in research. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Faculty, Home news sidebar, Humanities and Cultural Studies, Liberal Arts, News |

Raj Soin College of Business breaks ground for student-operated cafe

Coffee shop groundbreaking

New cafe will give students in the Raj Soin College of Business the experience of running a business. Continue reading

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Wright State physicist calculates spread of Ebola

Physics professor Allen Hunt

Wright State physics professor Allen Hunt publishes statistical analysis of the spread of the Ebola virus. Continue reading

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Wright State’s Robert Sweeney honored by state commission for Latino affairs

Robert Sweeney and Veronica Sweeney

Robert Sweeney, executive vice president for planning at Wright State, honored for supporting and advancing the interests of the Hispanic community. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Business, Community Service, Faculty & Staff, Home news sidebar, News, Staff |

Tom Hanks’ strong connection to Wright State University springs from his early acting days

Tom Hanks

Tom Hanks, co-chair of Wright State’s Rise.Shine. fundraising campaign, has a long-running love affair with the university. Continue reading

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TEDxDayton2014 to have Wright State flavor

Five people with links to Wright State will be those speaking or performing at TEDxDayton2014 Oct. 17. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Biology, Business, Engineering & Computer Science, Faculty, Fine and Performing Arts, Home news sidebar, Liberal Arts, News, Science & Mathematics, Social Sciences and International Studies, Staff, Supply Chain Management, Marketing, and Management |