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.

Bread brilliance

Wright State alum Rahn Keucher a rising star in the baking business

Rahn Keucher, a Wright State University alumnus, sells his bread and other pastries to area restaurants and at a stand in Dayton’s 2nd Street Market. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Alumni Association, Alumni Profile, Home news sidebar, Homepage Photos and Video, News, Psychology, Science & Mathematics, Videos |

Good conduct medal

Wright State vice president Gary Dickstein receives prestigious national honor from the Association for Student Conduct Administration

Gary Dickstein recognized for contributing significantly to the development of the Wright State campus and the field of student affairs. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Education & Leadership, Graduate, Health, Education, & Human Services, Home news sidebar, News |

Wright State’s Micki Hayes selected as drum major for prestigious national drum corps

Micki Hayes, who is majoring in music education with a focus on flute studies, will perform with the acclaimed Blue Knights Drum and Bugle Corps. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Fine and Performing Arts, Home news sidebar, Liberal Arts, News |

Investment expert Sam Stovall a headliner at this year’s LIFT2 Symposium at Wright State

The Leading Innovation in Finance Today and Tomorrow symposium will touch on everything from investing to tax reform and a holistic approach to retirement planning to divorce in retirement. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Around Campus, Business, Finance, Accountancy, Management Information Systems, and Economics, Home news sidebar, News, Student Union |

High school bands directed by Wright State alumni capture awards from the National Band Association

The awards honor programs and educators that challenge students and promote standards of excellence. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Fine and Performing Arts, Home news sidebar, Liberal Arts, News |

Making magic

Wright State alumni artists help Dayton’s Front Street Studio Gallery spread its wings

Wright State alumni contribute to Dayton’s arts world through the Front Street Studio Gallery. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Alumni Profile, ArtsGala, Fine and Performing Arts, Home news sidebar, Liberal Arts, News |

Digital detective

Wright State computer science major Jacquelyn Smith completes internship with the FBI

An internship with the FBI has led Wright State junior Jacquelyn Smith to pursue a career in law enforcement after she graduates. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Computer Science and Engineering, Engineering & Computer Science, Mathematics & Statistics, News, Science & Mathematics, Student Profile, Women in STEMM |

Petey Peterson, director of LGBTQA affairs, to receive national honor

Petey Peterson will be recognized for inclusive efforts that include helping create a preferred-name change process, gender-inclusive housing and all-gender restrooms on campus. Continue reading

Posted in Home news sidebar, News, Staff |

Arts starts

Recent Wright State grads land full-time jobs at Dayton Ballet, Dayton Philharmonic following internships

Wright State School of Music grads James Edwards-Kenion and Cory Wilhite turned internships into jobs with the Dayton Performing Arts Alliance. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Arts Scene, Business, Fine and Performing Arts, Graduate, Home news sidebar, Liberal Arts, MBA, News |

Taking care

Wright State grad student Sara Martinko to present her poster on stroke caregiving at national psychology conference

Research by Sara Martinko, a graduate student in the School of Professional Psychology, was influenced by her mother’s stroke. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Graduate, Home news sidebar, News, Professional Psychology, Research |