News and Stories

Explore our latest news articles and blog posts featuring real-world conservation, environmental education, and community engagement initiatives.

Breaking the Spiral of Silence: How to Talk Climate Without the Doom and Gloom

Bones, Beaks, Fur, and Feathers: A Barn Owl’s Buffet

Global Conservation Fellow Lyndeisha Curry visiting the ancient Maya archaeological site of Xunantunich during her Earth Expedition in Belize.

From the Bahamas to the Jungles of Thailand: A Global Fellow’s Journey of Connection and Mindfulness

Latest Dragonfly Conversations Podcast Episode

The Heat-Trapping Blanket: Why the Earth Can’t Kick Its Foot Out with Kait Birghenthal

Imagine lying in a bed with too many blankets piled on top of you. You’re sweltering, you’re uncomfortable, but unlike us on a hot summer night, the Earth can’t simply kick a foot out to cool down. This is the vivid, accessible world of Kait Birghenthal.

Link to Full Episode

Excellence and Expertise

Connie Malone and Ruth Orth receive the Miami University Distinguished Service Award

One of Miami’s premier awards, the Distinguished Service Award recognizes faculty or staff who have made a significant impact on the life and mission of Miami University

3/31/26

Detroit Zoo, Miami University announce first graduating class

The Detroit Zoological Society (DZS) and Miami University have announced the first graduating class of a conservation-focused online master’s degree program from Miami.

1/06/26

photo of a Cheetah Conservation Fund keeper feeding a rescued cheetah during an educational display.

Dragonfly Photo Contest Winners 2025

Miami University Project Dragonfly graduate students in the Advanced Inquiry Program (AIP), the Global Field Program (GFP), Earth Expeditions (EE) courses, and faculty and staff are invited ...

10/08/25

Bringing a hippo-hopeful book to life

As a student in Miami's biology department, Kimberly Puleo is earning a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Biology through Project Dragonfly's Advanced Inquiry Program (AIP)...

9/03/25