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.

Wright State to host panel of top executives in ‘Disruptive Leadership: Remaking Dayton’ event

A panel of top Dayton business executives will discuss topics involving the current and future economic climate of the region. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Around Campus, Business, Home news sidebar, News, Student Union |

Artist with acclaimed dance company Complexions at Wright State to audition students, prepare for Spring Dance Concert

The Wright State Dance program will host residencies with Clifford Williams and Dwight Rhoden of the Complexions Contemporary Ballet Company during the spring semester. Continue reading

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

Vehicular verve

Wright State engineering students break down USS Enterprise, Millennium Falcon and other fictional vehicles as part of class project

College of Engineering and Computer Science students gave presentations on how they would manufacture popular fictional vehicles. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Engineering & Computer Science, Home news sidebar, Mechanical and Materials Engineering, News |

Wright State presidential candidate Cheryl Schrader says university’s diversity, research and breadth of academics a strong drawing card

Cheryl Schrader, one of three finalists for the Wright State president’s job, met with students, faculty, staff, administrators and community leaders at the Dayton and Lake campuses Feb 7-9. Continue reading

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Wright State creates Pre-College Residential International English Institute

Wright State will offer summer program to teach English to international high school students and give them a U.S. college experience. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Home news sidebar, Humanities and Cultural Studies, International Students, Liberal Arts, News, Pre-College Camps |

Wright State presidential candidate Deborah Ford drawn by university’s mission, student diversity

Deborah Ford, one of three finalists for the Wright State president’s job, met with students, faculty, staff, administrators and community leaders at the Dayton and Lake campuses Feb 5-7. Continue reading

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All ears for English

Wright State senior Khaled Jaber uses student input, movie dialogues to master the language

Khaled Jaber, a liberal studies major who grew up in Jordan, will intern at Catholic Social Services of the Miami Valley to support refugee families in the area. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Humanities and Cultural Studies, International Students, Liberal Arts, News, Social Sciences and International Studies, Student Profile |

Wright State presidential candidate Dennis Shields says his focus is on students

Dennis Shields, one of three finalists for the Wright State president’s job, met with students, faculty, staff, administrators and community leaders at the Dayton and Lake campuses Feb. 2-4. Continue reading

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Hanks for the Memories

Academy Award-winning actor and producer Tom Hanks leaves lasting imprint on Dayton, Wright State University
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Tom Hanks of Forrest Gump/Saving Private Ryan fame was on campus, and excitement was at a fever pitch. Nearly 2,000 students, faculty, and staff had amassed outside Wright State University’s Tom Hanks Center for Motion Pictures on April 19 to catch … Continue reading

Posted in Liberal Arts, Magazine, News |

Deborah L. Ulrich named interim dean of College of Nursing and Health

Deborah L. Ulrich previously served as the associate dean for undergraduate programs at the Wright State University-Miami Valley College of Nursing and Health. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Faculty, Health and Exercise Sciences, Home news sidebar, News |