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2025–2026 The Miami Difference
Attracting Industry to Ohio

Leadership

A Playbook for Leadership. Written in Ohio. Read Nationwide.

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Attracting Industry to Ohio

Leadership

Miami and Ohio

From boardrooms to Super Bowls, the Statehouse to the Oval Office — leaders start here. Ranked among the nation’s top 15 public universities for producing Fortune 500 CEOs by Academic Influence, Miami alumni lead companies such as KeyBank, Cintas, American Axle, Enterprise Mobility, Starbucks Coffee Company, Cracker Barrel, and Sally Beauty Holdings. Beyond business, Miami alumni serve as elected officials, senior military officers, and unicorn entrepreneurs. Known as the "Cradle of Coaches," Miami has launched legends like Paul Brown, Ara Parseghian, Bo Schembechler, Weeb Ewbank, John Harbaugh, and Sean McVay, cementing a leadership legacy across every arena.

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The Miami Difference

Talent That Attracts and Anchors Industries and Individuals to Ohio.

  • Consistently ranked among the top producers of Fortune 500 CEOs, Miami embeds leadership development across academics, mentoring, and applied experiences.
  • Future professionals step into leadership roles through on- and off-campus activities, preparing them to lead before they complete their programs of study.
  • Communities and industries benefit from Miami alumni who grow companies, strengthen leadership pipelines, and fuel economic growth across Ohio.