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.

Students in focus at the Center for Sensor Exploitation

Photo of Brian Rigling, associate professor at Wright State’s College of Engineering and Computer Science.

Through creative collaborations with defense and industrial partners, Wright State University’s Center for Sensor Exploitation… Continue reading

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Full Strength

Anna Zamora launches conditioning career

She’s interned at Duke and will soon be at Yale. But Anna Zamora’s heart will always be at Wright State. Continue reading

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International diplomacy delegation visiting Dayton, Wright State University

An international delegation of key officials who provide information about the United States to the residents of Russia, Thailand, Nigeria, Oman, Haiti… Continue reading

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Hospitality Services

Wright State reaches deal with Chartwells to transform campus dining

Students arriving at Wright State University for fall semester should bring their appetites. They are in for an eclectic new dining experience that will satisfy… Continue reading

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Chemistry researchers closing in on new atomic force microscope

A high-power atomic force microscope that could revolutionize the study of materials at high temperatures and pressures is coming into focus in a Wright State University lab. Continue reading

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Oceanic Life

Wright State student plumbs depths to unlock secrets of toxic mercury

The tattoo on top of Katlin Bowman’s left foot reads, “Pray that I won’t live to see the death of everything that’s wild.” Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Earth & Environmental Sciences, Graduate, Home news sidebar, Homepage Photos and Video, News, Science & Mathematics, Special Categories, Videos |

Bikeway connects Wright State University with downtown Dayton

Bikeway ribbon cutting

The Mad River Bikeway connects Wright State’s campus with Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, the National Museum of the United States Air Force and downtown Dayton. Continue reading

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Wright State’s President Hopkins elected chair of Inter-University Council of Ohio

Photo of Dr. Hopkins

Wright State University President David R. Hopkins has been elected chair of the Inter-University Council of Ohio, presiding over the council of presidents who represent Ohio’s public universities. Continue reading

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Students get crash course in Army life

Wright State students can learn about the U.S. Army and ROTC at the Leader’s Training Course this summer. Continue reading

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Student launching health inspection career

It’s something we often take for granted. We assume the air we breathe is not polluted. We assume the food we eat at restaurants won’t make us sick… Continue reading

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