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05/21/2020
Miami University researchers collaborate with PsyBio Therapeutics
Jones and his team of students discovered a way to sustainably produce promising drug candidates by genetically engineered bacteria.Miami University and PsyBio Therapeutics Inc. are collaborating to develop a new and exciting class of molecules to treat mental health challenges such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, and substance dependency.
05/21/2020
5-21-20 Message to Community
Topics included: 1) Reminder and info and links to listen to/watch the June 5 Town Hall (hosted by Senate) with EMSS and the topics that will be covered, 2) positive Miami alumni/staff/faculty COVID-related stories, 3) update of the committee working on plan for a safe return to campus in the fall, and the link to the recent, successful virtual commencement ceremony.
05/20/2020
Miami Faculty to Help Select the 2021 Randolph Caldecott Medal Winner
This year, Brenda Dales, a Miami University Assistant Teaching Professor, is part of the committee responsible for selecting the next winner of the Randolph Caldecott Medal.
05/15/2020
5-15-20 Message-to-Community
Information included a link to view the online/virtual commencement ceremony, general update regarding current planning for summer courses and fall semester, highlights of offices/staff who are preparing for all future scenarios, and notice that he will be planning another town hall virtual meeting with Brent Shock, VP for EMSS, in early June.
05/11/2020
John Forren on conducting elections
Journal-News.com, May 10
05/11/2020
Governor Mike DeWine to be commencement speaker at Miami’s virtual ceremony
WKRC Ch. 12, May 11 and WXVU – Radio, May 8 (and other media sources)
05/11/2020
Abbott named 2020 OAGE Researcher of the Year by the Ohio Association of Gerontology and Education
Katherine (Katy) Abbott, PhD, MGS named 2020 Researcher of the Year by the Ohio Association of Gerontology and Education (OAGE)