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.

Field operations

Wright State archaeology students find traces of town that was relocated following Great Dayton Flood of 1913
Posted on July 10, 2018 by Jim Hannah

Students in the Field School in Archaeology excavate a field to learn more about life in Old Osborn, near Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Field School in Archaeology, Home news sidebar, Homepage Photos and Video, Liberal Arts, News, Research, Social Sciences and International Studies, Videos |

Smart play

Wright State engineering students Trevor Nartker, Ivan Frasure and Jace Robinson receive prestigious SMART scholarships
Posted on July 9, 2018 by Jim Hannah

Wright State engineering students Trevor Nartker, Ivan Frasure and Jace Robinson will work at the Air Force Research Laboratory after completing their master’s degrees, supported by scholarships from the Defense Department. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Computer Science and Engineering, Engineering & Computer Science, Graduate, News, Student Profile, Undergraduate |

Magnetic force

Wright State business student Jacob Hunkeler starts his own advertising business using car magnets
Posted on July 6, 2018 by Jim Hannah

Jacob Hunkeler, a management information systems major, runs an advertising company out of his home that uses car magnets to deliver commercial messages. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Business, Home news sidebar, News, Supply Chain Management, Marketing, and Management |

Fit for Florence

Wright State art historian Caroline Hillard wins prestigious Harvard fellowship to write a book on the Renaissance
Posted on July 5, 2018 by Jim Hannah

Caroline Hillard, associate professor of art and art history, will spend a year in Florence, Italy, researching the Etruscan influence on the Renaissance. Continue reading →

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

Friend in need

Wright State percussion student Tyler Ohlemacher honored with a donation from grateful alum Jacob Huff
Posted on July 2, 2018 by Jim Hannah

Wright State University students Jacob Huff and Tyler Ohlemacher built a deep and lasting friendship. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Fine and Performing Arts, Giving, Home news sidebar, Liberal Arts, News, Social Work, Social Work & Human Services, Student Union |

Portable decontamination tent to provide interprofessional training for disaster response

Posted on June 28, 2018 by Jim Hannah

Wright State acquires portable decontamination tent and sophisticated mannequins capable of mimicking a vast range of illnesses and injuries that will be used in disaster training. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Health and Exercise Sciences, Home news sidebar, Lake Campus, National Disaster Health Consortium, News |

Riveting affair

2003 Wright State alum Casey Simmons played key role in restoring the historic Memphis Belle Flying Fortress
Posted on June 27, 2018 by Jim Hannah

Casey Simmons, who graduated from Wright State with a degree in anthropology, restores historic airplanes at the National Museum of the United States Air Force. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Alumni Association, Alumni Profile, Home news sidebar, Homepage Photos and Video, Liberal Arts, News, Social Sciences and International Studies, Videos |

Night moves

Late hours helped Wright State senior Caroline Lawson develop her painting skills
Posted on June 25, 2018 by Jim Hannah

Fine art major Caroline Lawson’s artwork has been displayed in the Wright State Stein Galleries, at ArtsGala and the Dayton Visual Arts Center. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Arts Scene, ArtsGala, Fine and Performing Arts, Liberal Arts, News, Student Profile |

Enlightened in England

Wright State students take inaugural rehabilitation and disability study abroad trip
Posted on June 21, 2018 by Jim Hannah

The study abroad trip, led by the Office of Disability Services and the Rehabilitation Services Program, compared accessibility in England and the United States. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Disability Services, Health, Education, & Human Services, Home news sidebar, Human Services, News, Social Work & Human Services, Study Abroad, University Center for International Education |

Teacher candidates from Wright State and other Ohio public universities wield huge impact across the state

Posted on June 21, 2018 by Jim Hannah

Teacher candidates from Wright State had an economic impact of $5.6 million during the 2016-17 academic year, a new study finds. Continue reading →

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