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.

Latest documentary by Wright State filmmakers Julia Reichert and Steven Bognar wins Oscar nomination

“American Factory” was nominated for an Academy Award in the Documentary Feature category. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Arts Scene, Faculty & Staff, Fine and Performing Arts, Home news sidebar, Liberal Arts, News |

Wright State’s nursing college named one of nation’s best by Nursing Schools Almanac

The College of Nursing and Health is committed to excellence in nursing education and providing competent nursing professionals to the Dayton and Lake Campus regions and throughout Ohio. Continue reading

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Ripple effect

Wright State’s Lake Campus helps Ripple Project change lives of juveniles

The Lake Campus collaborates with the justice system and several agriculture organizations to teach juveniles on probation discipline, responsibility and the importance of community. Continue reading

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Wright State awarded nearly $1 million in Choose Ohio First grants for computer science scholarships

The grant from the Ohio Department of Higher Education will help support student recruitment and continuation for the first two academic years. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Computer Science and Engineering, Engineering & Computer Science, Home news sidebar, News, Student Success |

Lofty success

Wright State alumna Kathy Moore tops artwork at prestigious Indiana competition

Artist and Wright State University alumna Kathy Moore enjoys success in art competitions. Continue reading

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More than 1,400 students to graduate at Wright State’s 2019 fall commencement

Wright State’s 2019 fall commencement ceremony takes place on Saturday, Dec. 14, beginning at 10 a.m. in the Wright State Nutter Center. Continue reading

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Navigation sensation

Wright State grad student Cassandra Clouse shines at a national military conference with her virtual reality research

Cassandra Clouse, who pursuing a Ph.D. in engineering at Wright State, studies how virtual reality environments can help people with PTSD. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Biomedical, Industrial, and Human Factors Engineering, Engineering & Computer Science, Graduate, Home news sidebar, Military & Veterans, News, Research |

Drawing interest

Non-art majors urged to consider taking Beginning Drawing to sharpen visual skills

Offered by the Department of Art and Art History, the Beginning Drawing course will appeal to students studying everything from criminal justice to medicine to military affairs. Continue reading

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Raj Soin College of Business named a ‘Best Business School’ by The Princeton Review

Wright State’s MBA program develops managers and leaders whose understanding and vision encompass the total organization. Continue reading

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Pressure prescription

DeStress for Success at Dunbar Library on Dec. 2–12 will help students relax for finals

Wright State students feeling the pressure that the last week of fall semester’s classes and finals week brings can find special stress-relief activities at Dunbar Library. Continue reading

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