gmhcommunities. HAMILTON, Ohio, Officials of First
Financial (Nasdaq: FFBC) are announcing the hiring of Michael A.

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Miles has played an integral role in
the development and operations of our student housing business for the past
eight years and has an exceptional level of industry experience."

About GMH Communities Trust
GMH Communities Trust (http://www.

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After graduating from Ball State University with a degree in finance,
Sorrells earned his master's degree in business administration at Indiana
Wesleyan University.

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We are pleased that he will continue to serve as a consultant, and we
wish him much success in his future endeavors .

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Throughout his career, Mike has demonstrated that he is
relentless in his approach to finding new business opportunities," said Claude
E. The holding company's non-banking affiliates are First Financial
Capital Advisors LLC and First Financial Bancorp Service Corporation.

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We are a
self-advised, self-managed, specialty housing company focused on providing
housing to college and university students residing off-campus and to members
of the U. military and their families residing on or near bases throughout
the United States.

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, GMH Communities
Trust (NYSE: GCT) today announced that Joseph M.

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Coyle has resigned his
position as president of College Park Communities, the Company's student
housing division, to pursue other personal and professional interests.

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"I look forward
to beginning the next phase of my life and career and wish all the people at
GMH continued success in the future.

First Financial Hires Market President for SE Indiana

Bancorp's affiliates also offer insurance services through First Financial
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NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa.S. For a discussion of such risks and
uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained
in the forward-looking statements, see "Risk Factors" in the Company's filings
with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Sorrells comes to First Financial after seven years with National City
Corporation where he was an area president in southeastern Indiana and also
vice president of corporate commercial banking.

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Sorrells to
fill the new position of market president for First Financial Bank's
southeastern Indiana markets which includes Columbus , Connersville, Vevay,
Liberty, Brookville, Carthage, Rushville, West College Corner, North Vernon ,
Madison, and East Enterprise.9 billion publicly owned bank and savings and loan holding company
with over 4,000 shareholders, First Financial Bancorp currently operates 4
banking affiliates with 105 banking centers in Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky, and
Indiana.

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Orth, III, who has been responsible for College Park's operations since
October 2004, has been promoted to the position of Executive Vice President
and will continue to manage the day-to-day operations of this division."
Mr . The Company, based in Newtown Square,
PA, employs more than 1,600 people throughout the United States .

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GMH Communities Trust Announces Resignation of Joseph Coyle

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Davis, president and chief executive officer of First Financial .
A resident of Brookville, Indiana, he is currently serving on these
boards: Economic Development Corporation (Columbus, Indiana), Jackson County
Industrial Development Corporation, Franklin County Economic Development
Corporation, and New Horizons Rehabilitation (Batesville, Indiana).

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"I am thankful for the opportunity to have worked with the tremendous team
of employees at GMH Communities Trust," commented Mr.

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Coyle will continue to serve as a consultant to the Company, and Miles W.

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He has a diverse background
with 20 years of success in sales and management with banks , real estate
appraisal agencies, and insurance companies in southeastern Indiana.
"When we announced First Financial's new strategic plan earlier this year,
we made it clear that we would be seeking aggressive new sales talent for our
organization.

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GMH Communities also provides property management services
to third party owners of student housing properties, including colleges,
universities , and other private owners.

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"Safe Harbor" Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act
of 1995: Statements in this press release regarding GMH Communities Trust's
business which are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements" that
involve risks and uncertainties.

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Holloway stated, "We appreciate the contributions Joe has made to the
Company. In addition, I look forward to
continuing to work closely with Miles .