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.

Chief chemist from acclaimed Chinese terracotta warriors museum details preservation techniques

A Wright State University audience got a lesson in preservation techniques from the chief chemist of a world-class museum at a spectacular archaeological reserve… Continue reading

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Chinese museum officials tour cultural heritage sites in Dayton

Chinese officials from a world-class museum at a spectacular archaeological reserve and mausoleum of China’s first emperor will be arriving at Wright State… Continue reading

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History Hunt

Geophysics student launches high-tech search for missing military gravestones

For Jared Shank, it was a treasure in a metal-detecting history hunt—part of the military uniform of a soldier who served in the 1st Artillery Regiment during… Continue reading

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Wright State, ATIC to sponsor symposium on Bosnia following CIA declassification of documents

The role of intelligence in the Bosnian War will be the topic of a special symposium sponsored by Wright State University and the Advanced Technical Intelligence… Continue reading

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High-tech projects to highlight Summer-at-the-Edge open house

Humanoid robots, virtual reality, 3D printed unmanned aerial systems, cybersecurity, surgical simulations, plus sensors and smartphones… Continue reading

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Chancellor Carey lauds Wright State for access, opportunity

The chancellor of the Ohio Board of Regents paid a visit to Wright State as part of his statewide budget tour, underscoring the importance of access… Continue reading

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U.S. policing practices focus of international visit

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A delegation of officials from South America, Central America, Mexico and Haiti are visiting Dayton and Wright State University… Continue reading

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Wright State psychologist to help teachers in Bolivia better understand disabilities

In Bolivia, they are called “second patio children”—kids with disabilities who are kept out of sight by their families, away from the main patio… Continue reading

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Wright State to host international visitors studying disability, diversity

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Wright State University will play host to a delegation of African officials coming to the United States to examine disability issues… Continue reading

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Wright State scientist Brown named to prestigious NIH pregnancy study section

The National Institutes of Health has named Thomas L. Brown, Ph.D., a Wright State University researcher investigating… Continue reading

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