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09/24/2020
President Crawford's State of the University Address will be delivered by video next week
President Greg Crawford will reflect on the last year at Miami University and will share his vision for the future during his annual State of the University address next week. His video message will be distributed to campus before next Friday.
09/24/2020
Miami’s department of teacher education guides student teachers and those now leading their own classrooms through unprecedented times
Emma Bradley (Miami '20) started student teaching in a third-grade class in Oxford last January before COVID-19 forced classes to move online for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year.As Miami University resumes in-person classes this week, faculty and students are shifting gears — just as they did six months ago when the COVID-19 pandemic unexpectedly forced everyone to move online. Faculty in the College of Education, Health and Society have risen to the challenge to provide the best possible opportunities for future teachers — and new teachers like Emma Bradley (Miami ’20).
09/23/2020
Western Program professor Nik Money invites students on a nature walk to discover wild mushrooms
Professor Nik Money, mycologist and director of the Western Program, is taking students on a botanical journey into the Western Woods to study mushrooms on October 16, from 2:30 to 4 pm.
09/23/2020
Dr. Elizabeth "Like" Lokon wins prestigious Gen2Gen Innovation Fellowship
Dr. Elizabeth "Like" Lokon has been selected as one of 15 Gen2Gen Innovation Fellows, a group of the nation's most talented innovators and entrepreneurs marshaling their best ideas to create and scale intergenerational solutions.
09/23/2020
Miami University Commits to a Sustainable Future
President Crawford signed the Presidents' Climate Leadership Commitments
09/18/2020
Miami's Kinesiology Program Ranked #1 in the State by Universities.com
Best Kinesiology And Exercise Science Colleges in Ohio for 2020
09/14/2020
Senate News, September 14, 2020
University Senate met on September 14, 2020, via WebEx. Senate heard a presentation from Joel Harper, Chair, Finance, regarding the proposed Real Estate major (B.S. Business.) The major was unanimously approved (resolution below.) Tim Greenlee, Senior Associate Dean, Farmer School of Business, updated senate on proposal to increase FSB's TCPL cap to 40%. The proposal was received and approved. The ICA furlough plan was explained by Dr. David Creamer, Sr. V.P. for Finance and Business Services. The plan was received and approved. Finally, discussion regarding the Reduction in Force Policy was continued by senators, led by Robin Parker, General Counsel. The policy was received and approved. c) Furlough Plan – ICA – Dr. David Creamer, Sr. V.P. Finance & Business Services 5) Old Business a) Temporary Reduction in Force Policy – Robin Parker, General Counsel special report from the Fiscal Priorities and Budget Planning Committee regarding the approved FY 21 budget and their work so far this summer. Robin Parker (General Counsel) and Kenya Ash (OEEO) briefed Senate regarding the changes to Title IX.
09/14/2020
Brody Ruihley named MAC Academic Leadership Program Fellow
Brody Ruihley (SLAM) has been named a Mid-American Conference Academic Leadership Program Fellow