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.

Baywatch: Cuba part of journey for ROTC student

Posted on November 8, 2013 by Jim Hannah

Guantanamo Bay. Terror suspects. Top Secret clearance. This was recently a way of life for Aaron Jenkins, a junior ROTC student… Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Army ROTC, Around Campus, Home news sidebar, Homepage Photos and Video, Liberal Arts, Military & Veterans, News, Social Sciences and International Studies, Special Categories, Videos |

Wright State to celebrate Veterans Day on Nov. 12 with full slate of presentations, activities

Posted on November 6, 2013 by Jim Hannah

Insights from decorated soldier and renowned psychologist Larry James, secrets of transitioning from soldiering to college to careers, and even a tug of war… Continue reading →

Posted in Air Force ROTC, Army ROTC, Around Campus, Home news sidebar, Military & Veterans, News, Special Categories |

Steven J. Berberich appointed associate provost for faculty and staff affairs

Posted on November 5, 2013 by Jim Hannah

Steven J. Berberich has been appointed associate provost for faculty and staff affairs. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Faculty & Staff, Home news sidebar, News, Special Categories |

Petkie named chair of Physics Department

Posted on October 30, 2013 by Jim Hannah

Doug Petkie, an associate professor of physics, was named chair of Wright State’s Physics Department. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Faculty & Staff, Faculty & Staff Notes, Home news sidebar, News, Physics, Science & Mathematics, Special Categories |

Shy guy? Not so much

President of Student Government blossoms in role

Posted on October 28, 2013 by Jim Hannah

It all began with 12 Angry Men, a 1957 film that depicts a jury deliberating the guilt or innocence of a man on the basis of reasonable doubt… Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Home news sidebar, Homepage Photos and Video, Liberal Arts, News, Social Sciences and International Studies, Special Categories, Videos |

Food for Thought: Lake Campus to launch food science program

Posted on October 25, 2013 by Jim Hannah

Growing up in Jamaica, Courtney Simons would climb his grandmother’s pimenta trees, break off branches and bring down the berries… Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Home news sidebar, Lake Campus, News |

Wright State’s redesigned engineering math curriculum wows university trustees, administrators from around Ohio

Posted on October 22, 2013 by Jim Hannah

An innovative Wright State program that has increased the graduation rate of engineering students by restructuring the way math courses are… Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Engineering & Computer Science, Faculty, Faculty & Staff, Home news sidebar, News, Special Categories |

President Hopkins applauds campus community, announces new strategic plan

Posted on October 18, 2013 by Jim Hannah

Wright State’s campus community took a bow at the Student Union today during a “Day of Celebration,” an event that included unveiling the university’s revised strategic plan. Continue reading →

Posted in Home news sidebar, News, Special Categories |