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.

Ohio honors Wright State faculty for cutting textbook costs

Posted on March 11, 2011 by Jim Hannah

Two Wright State University faculty members were among 16 statewide to be honored for innovative practices that saved students money on textbooks. Continue reading →

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Cole Named VP for University Advancement and President of the Wright State University Foundation

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Jim Hannah

Wright State University has named Rebecca Cole the vice president for university advancement and president of the Wright State University Foundation. Continue reading →

Posted in Around Campus, Faculty & Staff, Features, Home news sidebar, News, Special Categories |

Wright State Leadership Academy to begin operations

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Jim Hannah

The Wright State University Leadership Academy will begin operations in March as part of an effort to provide all levels of leadership with the essential tools necessary to improve performance. Continue reading →

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Black Men on the Move works to inspire promising high school students

Posted on March 1, 2011 by Jim Hannah

Every Thursday at 4 p.m., the stresses and pressures of college studies and exams fall away for three Wright State students. Continue reading →

Posted in Around Campus, Home news sidebar, Homepage Photos and Video, News, Special Categories, Videos |

SAIC to expand its operation as part of Wright State-led consortium

Posted on February 28, 2011 by Jim Hannah

Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC), contingent upon incentive approvals, intends to expand its operations and create new jobs in the Dayton region, the Dayton Development Coalition announced Feb. 28. Continue reading →

Posted in Home news sidebar, News, Research |

Wright State gearing up for Science Olympiad

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Jim Hannah

Microscopes. Check.
Directional signs. Check.
Pizzas, sodas, nachos. Check. Check. Check. Continue reading →

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Coordinator for Wright State-led women-in-science effort honored by Air Force

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Jim Hannah

The institutional coordinator for a Wright State-led partnership designed to increase participation and advancement of women in science and engineering careers has won a prestigious Air Force role-model award. Continue reading →

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

Women Divers Hall of Fame to induct Wright State scuba instructor

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Jim Hannah

When she was a child, Gina Bier couldn’t decide whether she wanted to be a scuba diver or police officer. So she became both. Continue reading →

Posted in Around Campus, Awards, Faculty & Staff, Features, Home news sidebar, Liberal Arts, News, Social Sciences and International Studies, Special Categories |

Alison Gannett, champion extreme skier and acclaimed conservationist, coming to Wright State

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Jim Hannah

Snow is her life. Continue reading →

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Setzer Pavilion/Mills Morgan Center marks five-year anniversary

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Jim Hannah

The Setzer Pavilion/Mills Morgan Center, a state-of-the-art training facility for Wright State University student-athletes, is celebrating its five-year anniversary. Continue reading →

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