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.

Talent Show

Stars of the future to shine at Wright State University in 2013 Science Olympiad National Tournament

Talented teens from middle and high schools around the nation are coming to Wright State University to compete in a ballet of fiercely competitive science and engineering projects. For the best young minds in the land, the prestigious 2013 National … Continue reading

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Psychological Phenomenon: Demand spurring growth in enrollments at SOPP

Wright State’s School of Professional Psychology is gearing up for the largest enrollment in its history. And the school is going to be taking on a more international flavor. Continue reading

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Wright State University trustees approve new budget

The Wright State University Board of Trustees approved a $403 million operating budget for fiscal 2014 at its April 26 meeting. Continue reading

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Trustees’ Award for Faculty Excellence goes to Joe Deer

Joe Deer, a professor in Wright State University’s Department of Theatre Arts and head of the Musical Theatre program, has been honored with the Trustees’ Award for Faculty Excellence. Continue reading

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Nathan Klingbeil named dean of the College of Engineering and Computer Science

Nathan Klingbeil, who has spent 14 years as a teacher, researcher and administrator at Wright State’s College of Engineering and Computer Science, has been selected as the next dean. Continue reading

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Groundbreaking launches pioneering neuroscience-engineering building at Wright State University

Wright State University broke ground on a new state-of-the-art laboratory building expected to become a beacon for translational neuroscience and engineering research. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Alumni Association, Around Campus, Engineering & Computer Science, Home news sidebar, Medical Research, Medicine, Neuroscience Institute, Neuroscience, Cell Biology and Physiology, News, Research, Science & Mathematics, Special Categories |

Honorary doctorate another milestone for four-star Air Force General Janet Wolfenbarger

As a student at Beavercreek High School, her plan was to go to college at nearby Wright State University. Continue reading

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Wright State University Network for Educational Renewal Conference slated for April 20

Gregory Bernhardt, interim director of the National Network for Educational Renewal, will headline an April 20 conference at Wright State University expected to draw more than 200 educators… Continue reading

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College experience for student Victor Colon includes lending a sympathetic ear

The phone rings in the middle of the night, jarring him awake. On the line is a Wright State student in a full-blown meltdown over a personal crisis—a failed test, financial worries or a broken heart. Continue reading

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