Three career and internship fairs planned for fall semester
Recruiters will identify Miami talent for full-time and internship positions this September and October
Western Center News
The next Mental Health Incubator Challenge is Oct. 1
Farmer School student opens new vintage clothing store in Uptown
An FSB student and his partner have taken their business to a new level by opening a storefront location in Oxford.
Miami University Symphony Orchestra to inaugurate 121st season with a special dedication concert
The Miami University Symphony Orchestra is proud to announce the opening concert of its 121st season, dedicated to the Daniel Pearl World Music Days FesAval. The performance will take place on Satu...
Celebrating 33 years of dedication: Mary’s Miami journey
After 33 years of dedication, Mary Denney is ready to embark on her next chapter—retirement. Her journey at Miami University began in a part-time role with the ROTC program, and over the ...
Freedom Summer of ’64 Award ceremony is Sept. 20 at Hall Auditorium
Carol Anderson ’81 MA ’82 to be honored for efforts to advance civil rights and social justice
Miami Media Highlights Sept. 2-8
MSN Money, Sept. 7: A Swiss city cut red tape and ended up with many more homes. It's a model for the US.Simon Buchler, assistant professor of Finance, is the co-author of a study that shows how on...
Second business successfully exits RedHawk Ventures
Software service company acquired by sports streaming platform
Helping sea otters in Northern California
Current Global Field Program (GFP) graduate student Emily Williams of San Francisco, California, wrote an article for SevenSeas Media.
GFP student awarded Pelecanus scholarship; shares about her community conservation work
Current Global Field Program (GFP) graduate student Emily Summers of Waialua, Hawai’i, talks about pursuing her master's in biology, her studies through Earth Expeditions...
Addressing the impacts of climate change
Current Advanced Inquiry Program (AIP) student Christine Peralta of Brooklyn, New York, wrote an op-ed for the Bushwick Daily newspaper.
Helping native bees to benefit conservation
Advanced Inquiry Program (AIP) graduate student Allison Hazel of Cortland, Ohio, wrote an article for the Cortland News, a free newspaper serving the City of Cortland and surrounding communities.
Pathways to nature, spiritual awareness
Advanced Inquiry Program (AIP) graduate student Melissa Breed-Parks of St. Louis, Missouri, wrote an article for Friends Journal...
Current Global Field Program (GFP) student Carlee Simpson of Elgin, Illinois, reflects on her 2024 Earth Expeditions Kenya course...
Determining the role of films for conservation
Global Field Program (GFP) graduate Maegan Leavendusky '24 of Mayetta, Kansas, traveled to Cameroon, West Africa, where she worked on The Great Ape Conservation Film Project (GACFP)...
Student podcast host gives voice to the entire college experience
Maggie Snee ’25 inspires campus involvement as an RA, student researcher, and the new host of Major Insight
In Memoriam: Nancy Humbach, former associate professor of Teacher Education
Humbach was a prolific author of Spanish language textbooks used in thousands of high schools. Read the obituary
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Student Petitions and Advising Updates
A reminder of the overall Miami Plan petition process. Petitions for Miami Plan hours are by definition special exceptions to Miami Plan requirements, and they are evaluated on a case-by-case basis...
Join the Fall Literacy Initiative: Help Us Deliver the Gift of Books to Cincinnati Schools!
Miami University’s College of Education, Health, and Society (EHS) is excited to launch a fall service project supporting literacy in partnership with the Queen City Book Bank. We invite ...
Celebrating the Remarkable Career of Phyllis Cummins
As Phyllis Cummins embarks on her well-deserved retirement, it's time to reflect on the journey that has defined her two careers. From the bustling world of real estate to the academic corrido...
Advice for First-Year students
Welcome to Miami! You have joined the Miami community. Now, you can take advantage of what makes Miami distinct. Much of that difference is the Miami Plan - our “total curriculum” phil...
Joseph K. Nwankpa in The Conversation: ‘Complicated app settings are a threat to user privacy’
The associate professor of Information Systems and Analytics looks at using default privacy settings in popular mobile apps
Miami ranked as one of America’s best colleges by The Wall Street Journal
University also made appearances on recent lists from The Princeton Review, Forbes
Three CEC-affiliated students win PSAAA awards
Zachary Abrahms, Noah Emmert, and Chanakya Pandya are the CEC-affiliated student winners of the 2024 Provost's Student Academic Achievement Award (PSAAA).
Tech Fee Informational Meeting Next Week
There will be an open informational meeting and Q&A session regarding the Tech Fee proposal process on Wednesday, September 11, from 9 - 11 a.m. This is an informal, drop-in meeting that is ava...
KNH students honored with Provost's Student Academic Achievement Award
Taylor Thornburg (Kinesiology, Pre-Med) and Lindsay Stein (Kinesiology, Nutrition Minor) were among ten Miami University undergraduates honored with the Provost's Student Academic Achievement Award...
Tyaira Smith and Crystal Watson named 2024 UCEA Jackson Scholars
Doctoral students Tyaira Smith (LCC/PhD) and Crystal Watson (EdD) have been selected as University Council for Educational Administration (UCEA) Jackson Scholars for the 2024 cohort. This prestigio...
Anthony James discusses chronic absenteeism on NPR's Cincinnati Edition
Anthony James, Ph.D., Professor and Interim Department Chair of Family Science and Social Work at Miami University, was featured on NPR’s Cincinnati Edition to discuss the rise in chronic...
Alumna doesn’t let canceled flight stop her first visit to Oxford in three decades
Miamians participate in second RedHawk Day of Service
View photos from the various sites throughout the Miami University and Oxford communities
Get ready for the Party on the Patio, CEC's annual event for First-Year students
In the early evening of Thursday, September 5, first-year CEC students will gather for food, music, and camaraderie.
Miami searching for new associate provost for undergraduate education
University is partnering with Storbeck Search and Associates
Top 10-ranked Honors College expands with growing CEC involvement
17.4% of CEC students are also part of the Miami University Honors College, the highest percentage among all academic divisions.
Miami Media Highlights Aug. 26-Sept. 1
Journal-News, Sept. 1: Miami U earns high Ohio ranking as an employer on Forbes listThis story on Miami earning a spot on Forbes’ America’s Best In-State Employers 2024 list fea...
Celebrating Culture Through Music and Dance is Sept. 13, featuring guests from the Salsa Center
In celebration of National Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month, the event features samba, bachata, and salsa dance lessons
Connecting, Assessing, and Moving Forward our Inclusive Community Office of Transformational and Inclusive Excellence Newsletter, September 2024 Edition
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SLAM Roadshow Series brings Miami University alumni together in Chicago
Miami University's Department of Sport Leadership and Management (SLAM) successfully hosted a vibrant alumni gathering in Chicago on Friday, August 30, 2024, as part of the SLAM Roadshow Series. Th...
Oxford, OH – Miami University Performing Arts Series is honored to host the renowned Fisk Jubilee Singers for a special performance on Friday, September 20, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. in...
Beyond High Street: Jackie Shropshire
Jackie Shropshire had a successful career in healthcare sales, until he decided to make a change.
How to find community as a woman in engineering or computing
This Thursday’s Women and Allies Welcome event is for female-identifying students at CEC, and allies who want to support them.
Headline Highlights: Miami and Miamians in the news in August
Check out our weekly Miami Media Highlights on the Miami University News website.
CEC’s brand new First-Year Experience Lab open for fall classes
The 3,800 square foot, $1.1M renovation in Benton Hall provides incoming students with intentional spaces for collaboration, communication, and community-building.
Holcomb to become CEO of Tampa-based company
Techsplaining: How Wi-Fi Works at Miami
We've recently made some changes to Miami's Wi-Fi Network. Let's dive deeper into how exactly our internet works!
MFA student Sarah-Faith Strait to show in Virginia
IN MOTION is a continuation of Sarah-Faith Strait’s life-long investment in the image of the horse. This might be an obsession. In this exhibition, the horse undergoes a series of materia...
Miamians package 35,000 meals for Rise Against Hunger
Event at Armstrong Student Center part of Welcome Weekend activities
Miami welcomes students for 2024-2025 academic year
View the Welcome Weekend Exposure story for photos, video, and audio
Authors, Accolades, and Achievements
Garmatyuk is part of a team of 29 researchers at 17 institutions led by Baylor University to revolutionize the increasingly crowded communication spectrum used by the Department of Defense and the...
Reimagining the Academy conference Sept. 20-21
Open to all; free registration by Sept. 6
Miami University is honored to announce the appointment of Professor Martha Castañeda as the Nancy Humbach Endowed Chair in Foreign Language Education for the 2024-2025 academic year. This...
FSB students named among Top 100 Interns of 2024
Schreiber also named winner of Leadership Category Award
Professor Adam Beissel Discusses Cincinnati Open’s Role Amid Global Tennis Changes
Miami University’s Associate Professor Adam Beissel recently shared his expertise in a news story discussing the Cincinnati Open's position as global tennis undergoes potential realignmen...
On August 22nd, Miami University, in partnership with St. Francis Seraph Church, proudly unveiled a newly renovated building in Cincinnati’s historic Over-the-Rhine neighborhood. The ribb...
Miami Media Highlights Aug. 19-25
The Colorado Springs Gazette, August 25: Fifty years on, Nixon’s impact on the presidency and political landscape lives onChristopher Kelley, assistant teaching professor of Political Sci...
cara hinh ’16 named Associate Artistic Director for Indiana Repertory Theatre
Ahead of the Indiana Repertory Theatre’s 52nd Season, the Theatre has hired cara hinh (they/she) as the new Associate Artistic Director... Read on
‘The SATs have never been about equity,' writes Pepper Stetler for Inside Higher Ed
The history of the SAT raises questions about how we value and measure intelligence, writes the author of the new book, 'A Measure of Intelligence'
Miami University student spearheads Ohio’s rural renaissance
How the Hometown Talent Initiative seeks to combat ‘brain drain’ across the state
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Miami University Partner Teacher Named Finalist for Ohio Teacher of the Year 2025
Miami University is dedicated to partnering with educators who embody the highest ideals of their profession, and Michelle Dohrmann of West Clermont High School is a shining example. The Department...
CEC research optimizes autonomous drone swarms with AI for potential disaster response applications
Gowtham Raj Veeraswamy Premkumar, M.S. ’24 and CEC assistant professor Bryan Van Scoy’s research optimally places cellular connectivity where it is most needed.
Miami University’s College of Creative Arts is proud to announce that three faculty members from the Arts Management and Arts Entrepreneurship program have been selected to develop an inn...
Black Family Reunion brings its College Tour to Miami
Prospective students saw sights of university’s Oxford campus
The Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE) credential, has received national acclaim with new endorsements from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Office of Head Start (OH...
Miami University celebrates doctoral hooding ceremony: 11 EHS graduates recognized
Miami University honored its latest cohort of doctoral graduates from the College of Education, Health, and Society (EHS) during a recent hooding ceremony. Held on Friday, August 16 the event celeb...
Miami University's College of Education, Health, and Society hosts Cleveland reception
On Wednesday, August 7, 2024, Miami University’s College of Education, Health, and Society (EHS) held a special evening event at The Union Club in Cleveland. The reception, which took pla...
Miami Media Highlights Aug. 12-18
Journal-News, Aug. 17: A story nearly 2,000 years old. Miami University professor works to preserve history of PompeiiSteven Tuck, professor of History, speaks on the new discovery of a pair of vic...
Ten new things Miami University students will see in the 2024-2025 academic year
New dining concepts, a walk-in tech support center, and more
New Miami Wi-Fi Options Now Available
As part of a larger initiative to improve the overall security, features, and performance of the Miami Wi-Fi infrastructure, IT Services over the summer made some enhancements to the available Wi-F...
MiamiTHRIVE strategic planning effort continues
Nine foundational strength committees finished work over the summer
Two generations reflect on calling Miami home 75 years apart
First-year student Michaela Sweis is the great-granddaughter of coaching legend Ara Parseghian ’49
Dog days of August? Not with these welcoming pups
Five therapy dog trainees will be on the Oxford campus for Move-In Day
Abby Helsinger publishes study on digital skills and political efficacy in U.S. adults
Abby Helsinger, Senior Research Associate at Miami University’s Discovery Center for Evaluation, Research, and Professional Learning, has recently published a significant study exploring ...
Miami University launches scholarship in honor of Dr. Susan Rudge's legacy
Miami University is proud to announce a new scholarship initiative within the nutrition and dietetics program to honor the outstanding contributions of Dr. Susan Rudge. Known for her dedication to ...
EHS school psychology alumni share insights on global learning
Two alums of Miami's school psychology program, Chin Lee, M.S., Ed.S., and Danielle Nehring, M.S., Ed.S., recently published an article titled "Learning Abroad: Graduate Student Reflections After I...
CEC professor named ELATES Fellow in national leadership program
Jessica Sparks, Ph.D., is Professor and Chair of CEC's department of Chemical, Paper, and Biomedical Engineering.
Farmer School of Business welcomes faculty new to school or in new roles
More than 20 faculty members have been added to the FSB roster or will be in new roles this school year
Forbes names Miami one of Ohio’s best employers
University is on the list for a fifth consecutive year
Join Miami’s SLAM Road Series in Chicago: Happy Hour and Football Fun Await!
Miami University alumni are invited to a special happy hour gathering hosted by the Department of Sport Leadership & Management (SLAM) on Friday, August 30, 2024, in Chicago. This event will ta...
Miami University Professor Paul Reidy's research featured on NutritionFacts.org
Paul Reidy, an assistant professor in the Department of Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health at Miami University, has had his research spotlighted on the popular website NutritionFacts.org. His work ...
Kayleigh Gregory presents maternal health care research at national conference
Kayleigh Gregory, an assistant professor in the Department of Family Science and Social Work at Miami University, recently presented her research on quality maternal health care at the Postpartum S...
Welcome Weekend full of events for incoming students
Nearly 4,330 first-year students are projected for Class of 2028
Curricular Ecologies Learning Lab
A Program of the Miami Plan Innovation Lab & MP Faculty Fellows Since its inception in 1988, the Miami Plan has represented liberal education at Miami. Rather than a set core curriculum or a...
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Miami Launches 'Involvement Week' to Enhance Student Engagement
Involvement Week simplifies and enriches the process of getting involved on campus in the first two weeks of the fall semester, ensuring that every student—whether they’re new to Miami ...
Join #MoveInMiami on August 22: Support the Class of 2028 with 2,028 Gifts!
On August 22, Miami University invites you to participate in #MoveInMiami, a special day dedicated to welcoming the Class of 2028 and shaping their Miami Experience. The goal is to honor the new cl...
9 ways you can support CEC students for #MoveInMiami
Miami University’s annual day of giving is Thursday, August 22. Find out how you can support uniquely CEC projects!
Ohio’s approach can also be a model for states having problems with attendance, writes James in The Conversation
Tech Fee call for proposals begins Monday
The next round of the Student Technology Fee Competitive Proposal Process will begin on Monday, August 19, with a final deadline of September 29.
Newton, Ivy make their Reds’ debut
Presidential pups part of Bark in the Park event at Great American Ball Park
Students interning at Ohio newspapers add voices to the Opinion pages
Media, Journalism, and Film chair says Miami trains students to think critically about the world and then communicate ideas
Senior Design project receives first place recognition in IEEE PES poster competition
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Power and Energy Society (IEEE PES) recognized CEC students' senior design project on rolling outages.
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Farmer Family Foundation matching gift adds up
$20 million matching gift nearly fulfilled halfway through two-year period
Miami Media Highlights Aug. 5-11
Tahoe Daily Tribune, Aug. 9: The Smoke Effect: How are wildfires impacting lakes like TahoeThis article on the increase in wildfires notes a study by scientists from Miami and other universities an...
Miami alumnus named CEO of Starbucks
Brian Niccol ’96 served as speaker at this year’s Spring Commencement
With urban internship experience, Miami students learn to become community leaders
Civic engagement, leadership development part of Urban Leadership Internship Program
Upcoming maintenance: Production Oracle patching scheduled for August 19
On Monday, August 19, starting at 5 p.m., IT Services will be installing security patches to the production Oracle grid infrastructure (specifically on the databases that are on 19c). These patches...
Upcoming maintenance: Oracle Analytics Server (OAS) quarterly patching
IT Services, in coordination with our support partners at Rittman Mead, will be performing a quarterly patch update to the Oracle Analytics Server (OAS) suite, which addresses several security issu...
Miami University’s new academic buildings and recent renovations are LEED Silver-certified
Miami’s 36 LEED Gold- and Silver-certified buildings account for 36% of the building square footage on the Oxford campus
FSB faculty, EY examine AI potential for education at workshop
A two-day event in Cleveland paired EY professionals and Farmer School faculty to learn more about the education possibilities of AI.
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Staff Profile: Zacchary Townsend
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MUMB Prepares for Exciting 2024 Season
A note from Dr. Ryan Yahl, Director of Athletic Bands
Move-in Day Shifts to Friday, Other Welcome Weekend Updates
Move-in day for incoming students is happening one day later this year. Historically held on the Thursday before the start of fall semester classes, this year’s move-in day will take place on...
Upcoming maintenance: Oracle host operating system upgrades
Each night during the week of August 12 through August 16, IT Services will be upgrading the operating system of several database servers.
Family, Tribe, and the Revitalization of the Myaamia Language
Daryl Baldwin, Executive Director of the Myaamia Center, provides a brief history of the work of myaamiaki 'Myaamia people' on the revitalization of myaamiaataweenki 'the Myaamia lan...
Professor of Art Tracy Featherstone exhibits at the Art Academy of Cincinnati
The Art Academy of Cincinnati is pleased to present Green Kitchen, an exhibition of artworks by Tracy Featherstone.
And the Presidential award goes to...
President Joe Biden has named Global Field Program (GFP) graduate Rachel Arbor '23 as a recipient of Presidential Innovation Award for Environmental Educators.
Exploring coral reefs in real time
Advanced Inquiry Program (AIP) graduate Zovig Minassian '24 of La Crescenta, California, wrote an article for California Classroom Science, a publication of the California Association of Scien...
Putting emotion back into science
Advanced Inquiry Program (AIP) graduate Megan Schulz '23 of Denver, Colorado, wrote for the North American Association for Environmental Education (NAEE).
GFP student wins scholarship, publishes AZA article
Global Field Program (GFP) graduate student Kristen Luise of Westwood, Massachusetts, is this year's winner of the Marjorie Post Farrington Scholarship from the Miami University Graduate School.
IT teams show up for Miami community during CrowdStrike incident
As Miami technology has since recovered from the CrowdStrike / Windows incident of mid-July, we thought it was an appropriate time to debrief the university community about the incident – wha...
Miami University named an Ohio Cyber Range Institute Regional Programming Center
As an Ohio Cyber Range Institute-Regional Programming Center, or OCRI-RPC, Miami University will support the advancement of the state of Ohio’s overall cyber initiatives.
Crawfords to throw out first pitch at Reds’ latest Bark in the Park event
Presidential pups Ivy, Newton will also be at Great American Ball Park
Haul out the haul-outs; for we need a little conservation, right this very minute
Advanced Inquiry Program (AIP) graduate Payden Hubbert '24 of Brooklyn, New York, was published in Animal Keepers’ Forum, a publication of the American Association of Zoo Keepers.
Miami media relations campaign among national finalists
University honored for story on mother, daughter who were assigned same dorm room 33 years apart
Project Dragonfly’s new leader to build on successful foundation
Katie Feilen aims to continue innovation with Miami graduate program
Three new graduate degree programs to be offered at CEC
Students can soon take advantage of M.Eng programs in Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and Mechanical and Smart Manufacturing Engineering.
Miami Media Highlights July 29-Aug. 4
CBS-WKRC, Ch. 12, Aug. 4: Coffee TalkMichael Crowder, dean of the Graduate School and professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry, shares the chemistry behind decaffeination. He highlights his research...
Miami searching for new associate provost
Carolyn Haynes, senior associate provost, serves as chair of search committee
Theatre students Lewis and Nguyen win National Award from Broadway Green Alliance
Theatre students Lauren Lewis and Minh Nguyen have been awarded the College Green Captain Prize for Achievement in Greener Theatre from the Broadway Green Alliance. The award honors students for ex...
Miami University's Richard and Carole Cocks Art Museum (RCCAM) unveils new Brand Identity
The Richard and Carole Cocks Art Museum at Miami University is proud to announce the launch of its new brand identity, reflecting the museum's distinctive architectural design and commitment t...
Spotlight on Colleen Bush, P.E., Assistant Dean for External Relations and Communications
Colleen Bush comes to this role after 3 years as CEC's Director of Industry Relations.
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Art and Its Markets Course enhances Art Museum’s Collections with focus on Women Artists
The Richard and Carole Cocks Art Museum (RCCAM) at Miami University recently acquired three artworks thanks to successful acquisition proposals presented by students in the Spring 2024 Art and Its ...
Dean Beena Sukumaran reflects on gender parity in engineering in Cincinnati Magazine
Currently, women make up only 16 percent of the engineering workforce. Find out what CEC is doing to address this gender disparity at the university level.
Headline Highlights: Miami and Miamians in the news in July
Our editors' picks provide a snapshot of recent news media coverage
Farmer School professor named OSCPA Power of Change honoree
Anne Farrell is one of 12 women to receive the honor this year
CEC Students Featured in Miami University TV Spot
A 30-second version of the video recently aired on ESPN.
Four Miami University alumni named to Forbes '30 Under 30 Cincinnati' list
College of Engineering and Computing, College of Arts and Science, and Farmer School of Business alumni make newly created local list
Pursuing a Passion for Gerontology: A Journey of Shared Leadership
From the classroom to the sports field, Julia Ruscio ’24 has found successful leadership when she centers her collaborative value.
Pair of FSB alumni among 4 Miamians named to Forbes local 30 Under 30 list
Four Miami University graduates are on a new localized version of Forbes' long-running 30 under 30 list.
August 2024 IAM Program Update
The IAM Program has spent the summer months busily working on the implementation of our new identity governance and administration (IGA) tool, RapidIdentity.
Miami Media Highlights July 22-28
Dayton Daily News, July 26: Summer Olympics opens with southwest Ohio watching local athletes, favorite events Journal-News, July 26: Olympians from the Dayton area: A history o...
Transfer Student MP Hours and OT36 Approved Courses
Information for transfer students regarding applying OT-36 courses to the Miami Plan requirements.
DHL Supply Chain interns gain ‘real-world learning and experiences’
Miami University double major Isabelle Campbell rises to challenge of organizing warehouse ‘graveyard’ filled with nearly 600,000 units of merchandise
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Myaamia tribal history includes fire practices that reshaped Ohio environment
Indigenous communities across the world founded the practice of prescribed fires in their respective homelands. And in our region, the Myaamia tribe was one of those groups.
Forbes lists Miami as one of America’s Best Employers for Women 2024
University ranks in top 30 in the nation’s education industry
Unveiling the Path to Medical School: Insights from Miami University Students
Embarking on a journey to uncover the motivations and preparations of future healthcare professionals, I engaged in conversations with 17 fellow Miami students aspiring towards medical careers. Thr...
Experience as an Undergraduate Research Assistant: Sofia Rebull ‘25
Sofia Rebull is finishing her sophomore year at Miami University and is majoring in Biology with a Pre-Medical Co-Major. Sofia is from Miami, Florida and identifies as a proud Cuban-Ameri...
Pre-Medical Club Spotlight: MEDLIFE Miami
Interviewee: Emily Fitzgerald - President of MEDLIFE What exactly is MEDLIFE Miami? What is your specific role in the organization? MEDLIFE is an acronym for Medicine, Education, and Development fo...
Advisor Corner: Tailyn Walborn
Tailyn is in her 7th academic year at Miami University. She started as our Lead Pre-Health Advisor in July of 2018, and was promoted to Assistant Director in January of 2020. Throughout her time he...
Physician Spotlight: Dr. David DeLaet
Dr. DeLaet is the chair of the Mallory Wilson Center Board of Directors and medical director for Miami’s PA program. He graduated from Miami in 1991 and continued on to medical school at ...
Student Spotlight on Diversity: Petrina Duffour
Petrina Duffour is a fourth-year student on the pre-Physician Assistant (PA) track majoring in Biology. She is a proud first-generation student and identifies as Ghanaian American....
'Shark Tank' star to give Anderson Distinguished Lecture this fall
Kevin O'Leary's lecture to take place in Millett Hall on Oct. 1
Matthew Smith explores Middletown, Ohio, in The Conversation
The Midwestern town is at the heart of JD Vance’s ‘Hillbilly Elegy’
Kudos for those who made Workday a reality
We are now nearly a month into the Workday era at Miami, and we thought it would be a great time to reflect on how we got to this place, and to thank all of those many individuals responsible.
CEC shines at Grandparents College
"Grandparents College" runs every summer on Miami University’s Oxford campus, offering a wide range of classes and extracurriculars for intergenerational attendees.
Jay Kimiecik receives SUNY Cortland's Distinguished Educator Award
John “Jay” Kimiecik ’80 has been honored with SUNY Cortland’s Distinguished Educator Award during the Alumni Reunion 2024 Awards Ceremony held on Saturday, J...
Professor Thomas Poetter publishes thought-provoking book on curriculum theory
Thomas Poetter, professor of educational leadership at Miami University, has published a new book titled "Curriculum Fragments: A Currere Journey through Life Processes." This insightful work build...
Miami University developing a new education abroad program in Lithuania and Latvia
Studying abroad can be a life-changing experience for students
Miami swimming and diving represented at this year’s Paris Olympics
Recent grad Maier to compete for Germany; new RedHawks coach an assistant for Cape Verde team
Mental Health Incubator Returns
Miami University is hosting a second mental health incubator fund to support programming on campus.
Michael Crowder: Reaching for decaf? Learn more about the processes of decaffeination in coffee
Miami Chemistry and Biochemistry professor examines the various methods in an article for The Conversation
Paris Olympics 2024 will begin a new era for the Games
What to watch for: A mix of concerns, controversies, and celebrations surround the Summer Games
Workday Information You Need for Go Live and Beyond
Welcome to Workday! The Workday system is up and ready for you to log in and perform the reviews of items we have listed in our Day One Checklist.
Miami Media Highlights July 15-21
Journal-News, July 21: Miami’s geo-thermal work grows to include iconic campus siteThis article provides an update to Miami University’s expansion of the underground geo-thermal...
New camp for high school students explores cybersecurity
A new program this summer helps high schoolers learn more about Miami, the Farmer School of Business, and cybersecurity.
Internet vacationing: Summer cybersecurity safety tips
Let’s take a trip to the cyber-beach and see what we’ll need to bring…
Miami University Professor Releases Second Edition of Influential Literacy Guide
Paula Saine, Ph.D., the John Heckert Professor of Literacy at Miami University, has released the second edition of her influential book, "Cultivating Diversity and Inclusion: Using Global and Multi...
Serious social ills motivate Miami student to pursue public service and leadership
Gun violence prevention and LGBTQIA+ activism gain Peren Tiemann ’24 national attention
Current Outage: CrowdStrike bug causes Windows devices to bluescreen
This is a timeline of the communications sent to our University partners and users as we worked through Friday to mitigate the impact of the outage caused by the CrowdStrike cybersecurity software.
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In WYSO’s latest podcast, “The Ohio Country,” the perspectives of Ohio’s tribal nations are at the center of a refreshed version of Ohio’s complicated history.
Adam Beissel honored with Miami Athletics Dr. David Shrider Academic Impact Award
Oxford, OH—Congratulations to Adam Beissel, associate professor of sport leadership and management, on being named the recipient of the 2023-24 Miami Athletics Dr. David Shrider Academic ...
Innovative approach to career development highlighted at NCDA annual meeting
San Diego, CA – At the recent National Career Development Association (NCDA) annual conference, Katie Bowling-Southwood, senior associate director of career development, and Jordan D. Gof...
Kelli Rushek publishes article in English Journal
Kelli Rushek, assistant professor of English education, has been featured in the latest issue of the English Journal. Her article, titled "English Language Arts Teaching as Guided Meaning-Making," ...
The American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA) announced that Lindsey Ellis, a 2015 sport leadership and management alumna of Miami University, has been appointed head coach of the United States...
Miami alum Alison Sears honored as 2025 Ohio State Board District 4 Teacher of the Year
Alison Sears, an alumna of Miami University, has been recognized as the 2025 State Board District 4 Ohio Teacher of the Year. Sears holds a bachelor's degree in Botany and Chemistry and a master's ...
Miami University Performing Arts Series is excited to announce the return of the highly anticipated Missoula Children's Theatre Drama Camp, a unique and enriching summer experience for area kids ag...
Secure Your Stay at The Marcum
Experience the tranquil retreat of The Marcum in Oxford with 55 uniquely designed rooms. Book in advance for guaranteed availability and avoid last-minute disappointment during peak times and busy ...
For Miami VP, challenging hobby about more than picking locks
David Seidl’s passion for locksport connects him to colleagues, family, and more
Lexi Laskonis, Supply Chain and Business Analytics double major, enjoys challenging Procter & Gamble internship
Scam alert: Research assistants for Padma Patil
The information security team has received numerous reports of a scam concerning student research assistants for Padma Patil, associate vice president of institutional research.
Classroom connection leads to FSB grad's future high-profile client
Emil Barr's persistence and patience paid off in landing a new client.
New Miami podcast explores the art of writing in a digital age
Episodes will serve as a living archive for the Howe Center for Writing Excellence
Miami Media Highlights July 8-14
NBC-WLWT, Ch. 5, July 14: Black Family ReunionThis broadcast news story highlights that teens attending the Black Family Reunion (Aug. 15-18) in Cincinnati will be able to take part in a college to...
Beyond High Street: Kenneth Ali
1980 alum is managing partner at Rock Gate Partners.
Chris ’83 and Lynne Born Myers ’83, founders of Miami’s Project Dragonfly, a community igniting ecological and social change, anticipate their next transformation
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‘All about resolution’ when it comes to donated STM
Microscope part of educational partnership agreement between Miami and Air Force Research Laboratory
Authors, Accolades, and Achievements
Miami Media Highlights July 1-7
Dayton Business Journal, July 5: Miami University's Honors College earns national recognitionThis article highlights Miami University being ranked No. 6 in the “50 Best Honors Colleges - ...
IT Services Helps to Ease Technology Worries at Fall 2024 Orientation
IT Services Helps to Ease Technology Worries at Fall 2024 Orientation It is once again that time of year, as Miami prepares for the start of the fall academic season and gets set to welcome the cla...
Weekly Tech Update: Your Go To For IT News
Welcome to the weekly newsletter dedicated to everything IT! Newsy, fun, informational—get your quick digest of tech content and then go about your day. Check for updates here every Monda...
Shane Carlin ’97 M.S. leads non-profit to empower Asian American leaders
Shane Carlin, a 1997 M.S. graduate of Miami University and the College of Education, Health, and Society, founded Asian Student Achievement (ASA). This 501(c)(3) non-profit is dedicated to propelli...
Grant received for research on success of underrepresented students
Erica T. Campbell, Ph.D. from the Department of Educational Leadership, Jennifer Troutman, educational leadership M.Ed. graduate and current Ed.D. student as well as staff member at the Farmer Scho...
Students take in Europe on FSB study abroad programs
A whirlwind tour of Farmer School of Business Global Program summer 2024 locations.
Lucy Smothers Wins Prestigious $30,000 Angelo Donghia Foundation Scholarship
Imagine a new kind of farmers market that invites you to create community with neighbors over a cup of coffee or a love of books. Miami University interior design student Lucy Smothers did exactly...
Theatre and AMAE students find success with The Broadway Green Alliance
Lauren Lewis and Minh Nguyen were announced as winners of the annual College Green Captain Award. The College Green Captain Program supports students and faculty at the collegiate level who are pas...
Introducing: New IT Services website!
If you haven’t noticed yet, you soon will: IT Services has a new website!
Richard McVey joins Miami’s Board of Trustees
1981 graduate founded MarketAxess and is namesake of university’s data science building
Miami Media Highlights June 24-30
Journal-News, June 30: Miami U climbs in 2 national rankingsThis article announces new rankings for Miami University for its Honors College and as one of the “Top 50 Best Value Colleges&a...
Pair of FSB students named PCAOB Scholars
It's not the first time an FSB student has been a PCAOB Scholar, but it is the first time _two_ students were.
Miami’s trustees approve resolution to support Oxford Fire and EMS funding
Additional work involved the review of the budget, enrollment, and facilities
FSB supply chain program ranked among top 25 in nation
Miami is ranked in the top 20 among public universities in a new 2024 ranking
Weekly Tech Update: Your Digest of IT News
Check out everything going on with IT this week!
Next Up for Workday - Customer Confirmation Sessions!
Miami University is upgrading to Workday ERP system. Join us on the journey as HR, Payroll, and Finance go live in July 2024, followed by Student implementation in 2026. Visit MiamiOH.edu/WorkdayI...
Gentelligence in action: This editor's note by Donna Boen '83 MTSC '96 about working with her Gen Z designer recently won a 2024 CASE Circle of Excellence Bronze Award
Hughes Family Scholars program announced
A new student success program has been created at the Farmer School of Business.
MFA Student Selected for Prestigious Juried Show in New York City
Ryan Kerr’s work has been selected to show at Susan Eley Fine Art in New York City.
In Memorium - Dr. Stan Toops and Dr. Joe Urell
Dr. Stan Toops With heavy hearts we mourn our dear friend and colleague Stanley Toops, who passed away in January 2023 of a failing heart. We’re proud Stan called Miami home for 32 years,...
Headline Highlights: Miami and Miamians in the news in June
Our editors' picks provide a snapshot of recent news media coverage
Farmer School of Business Welcomes Dr. Chelsia Potts
Potts joins the Farmer School from Miami University, where she served as the Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Education.
Rachelle Swan and students create mural honoring Ghanaian art
Amity Elementary's 6th-grade class, guided by student teacher Rachelle Swan, created a stunning mural inspired by Ghanaian artist El Anatsui. The project, which incorporated themes of community and...
Miami wins Gold in CASE 2024 Circle of Excellence Awards
University honored for Instagram video, receives international recognition with 6 total awards
AIP student spends free time cleaning up Ohio's Buckeye Lake
Advanced Inquiry Program (AIP) graduate student Mike Curtis of Millersport, Ohio (pictured with his daughter, Tegan), published an opinion piece in his hometown newspaper, The Columbus Dispatch.
AIP student to present at veterinary summit this fall
Advanced Inquiry Program (AIP) graduate student Ezekiel Miller of Cleveland, Ohio, will be a poster presenter at the 8th Annual International Veterinary Social Work Summit in September 2024.
Nurturing the next generation of environmental leaders
Global Field Program (GFP) graduate student Greg Harris of Cambridge, Massachusetts, published an article in the Earth Island Journal, and it was the featured cover story for the summer print issue.
‘Women's sports are taking center stage, captivating audiences, and redefining the sports landscape,’ Oakenfull writes in her series for Forbes. ‘For brands, this isn't ...
Couple’s dog, Ivy, at heart of marriage proposal for future Miami Mergers
But how would Brandon Storey ’19 get Ivy to the Rockies without spoiling the surprise?
Miami Media Highlights June 17-23
Journal-News, June 23: Miami U launches $72 million renovation of campus buildingThis article focuses on the renovation of Bachelor Hall and quotes Renée Baernstein, incoming dean of the C...
Nominations now open for the 2024 RedHawk50
Awards recognize Miamians who have founded, owned, or led a private company
Beyond High Street: Lance Theobald
Lance is a 2010 accountancy graduate
Miami among Princeton Review selections for Top 50 Best Value Colleges
University rises to No. 28; top institution from Ohio on public school list
Miami’s Honors College earns national recognition
University is ranked No. 6 overall in the 50 Best Honors Colleges for 2024 by College Transitions
1809 Capital, RedHawk Ventures reflect on collaboration during past year
A student-led investment fund and an alumni-led venture fund talk about their collaboration efforts.
Celebrating International Women in Engineering Day
Read words of wisdom, encouragement, and advice from our CEC community in honor of this annual celebration happening today.
NumberUp Innovation Girls STEM Summer Camp a success at Miami CEC
During this 5-day day camp, local girls aged 11-14 took on engineering, coding, robotics, and other STEM and entrepreneurship projects.
His $1 million gift will help prepare students for the challenges of medical school and life as a physician
Some Workday tips for you to review prior to Go Live
Here are some tips and tricks that we thought might make things easier for you when you start working in the Workday system.
From converting work spaces to living space and a return to walkable cities, renovations of older commercial buildings are fundamentally changing the character of our cities for the better, writes ...
Building Connections: New building and renovation project updates
Renovating the iconic Bachelor Hall, expanding geothermal on North campus, and the construction of the new Chestnut Street Station multimodal transportation hub are major projects underway on Miami...
Alcalde ‘honored and humbled’ to be part of Top 50 list
Vice president of OTIE among those recognized by Women We Admire
The benefits of entomophagy and a few 'bug bites'
Global Field Program (GFP) graduate student Molly Biagi of River Grove, Illinois, was recently published on Bugible, an online guide into the world of bug eating.
Miami Media Highlights June 10-16
The Conversation, June 13: Cities with empty commercial space and housing shortages are converting office buildings into apartments – here’s what they’re learningJohn ...
Assistant Professor Jessica Rivera finds success at the Cincinnati Opera
Miami University's Department of Music is proud to announce the recent success of Assistant Professor Jessica Rivera in her major role in last week's production of Don Giovanni with the Cincinnati ...
Kristen Stoehr ‘10 brings real-world consultancy opportunity to students with Nestlé project
Miami University alum Kristen Stoehr ‘10 led a Spring semester consultancy project through Miami's East Bridge Consultancy. The team focused on providing insights and strategies from a Ge...
Three Miami University Faculty Awarded Grant to Enhance Science of Reading Curriculum
Miami University is excited to announce that three faculty members, Lena Lee, Michelle Cosmah, and Sarah Watt, have received a $6,000 grant from the Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE) to en...
Connecting, Assessing, and Moving Forward our Inclusive Community Office of Transformational and Inclusive Excellence Newsletter, June 2024 Edition
Pair of Farmer School students receive AWESOME scholarship
For the second time in two years, a pair of Farmer School students have received an award for women studying supply chain and operations.
Miami Alumni Weekend's Golden Celebration: Meet the 50th Reunion Co-Chairs
Miami University and EHS alum Peggy Hamman Landes ’74 and her husband Chuck Landes ’74 were selected to co-chair the 50th reunion committee for Alumni Weekend 2024. Their journe...
Miami Alum Karli Spaid Shines in Professional Softball Debut
Former Miami University softball star and SLAM alum Karli Spaid has officially launched her professional career with Athletes Unlimited. Making her debut in Wichita, Kansas, Spaid quickly showcased...
School Boards Becoming More Partisan, Warns Education Expert
In a recent interview with KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer, Kathleen Knight Abowitz, an Educational Leadership professor at Miami University, discussed the growing partisanship in school board elections...
Christopher Lewis M.S. ‘99 receives NASPA Pillar of the Profession Award
Dr. Christopher Lewis, a 1999 graduate of Miami University, has been honored with the Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education - NASPA's Pillar of the Profession award, one of the highest...
Michele Navakas receives Fulbright Danish Distinguished Scholar Award
She is the second Miami University faculty member since 2022 to receive a Distinguished Fulbright Scholar award
A plethora of Workday resources are available for you
The go-live for Workday Platform is right around the corner – July 1 in fact. So, we wanted to take this opportunity to remind you about many of the resources that are at your disposal.
Renovations reshaping Bachelor Hall as a hub for the humanities
Two-year project will modernize classrooms, create shared spaces
Renew your parking permit for 2024-2025
Permit prices remain the same as previous years
2023 FSB grad earns Elijah Watt Sells award
Boone is sixth FSB grad to earn award since 2018.
HWC and HWAC Collaboration Featured in Publication
HWC director Lizzie Hutton and HWAC assistant director Mandy Olejnik, along with former HWC consultant Miranda Kunkel, have published a new collaboration titled "Navigating Contradictions whil...
The search for survivors of Pompeii and their stories has dominated the past decade of Tuck’s archaeological fieldwork, Some of his findings are featured in an episode of the new PBS document...
American Legion Buckeye Boys State participants are back on Miami’s campus
“All branches of physical facilities, rec sports, dining, IT services, special facilities, and MUPD are great partners in delivering this program at a high level every year,” Miami̵...
$50k grant to enhance FYIC classwork on character virtues and ethical thinking
A new grant will help evaluate and improve how character virtues and ethical thinking is taught through ESP103, Creativity, Innovation, and Entrepreneurial Thinking.
Miami alum: Hospice social worker by day and artisan by night
Emily Cross, a social work alum of Miami University, is making waves in the art world with her unique ceramic creations at Little Jack's Ceramics. In a recent interview with Erinn Sweet of the Urba...
Miami Media Highlights June 3-9
Journal-News, June 8: Miami U., Wright-Patt partnership means advanced microscope gift for studentsThe Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL, recently signed an Educational Part...
Miami University to honor Western College at 2024 Homecoming
‘Celebrating the Spirit of Western’ is Sept. 27-29
Freedom Summer of ’64 Award comes full circle by honoring Western College
The campus served to train volunteers during civil rights movement
Helping ScrippsAVID more effectively connect generations
For their Senior Design Project called AVIDConnections, three graduating CEC seniors won first place in the Socially Engaged Engineering and Computing category.
TCE faculty Kenzie Andrews joins early career teachers at Reds game
Kenzie Andrews, a faculty member from the Teaching, Curriculum, and Educational Inquiry (TCE) Department, celebrated with the Miami Early Career Teacher group at a Cincinnati Reds game.
CPS and Miami TEACh Students Join "Future BIPOC Teachers Meet and Greet"
High school students from Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS), along with current and incoming Miami students in the TEACh Cincinnati program, participated as attendees and panelists at the "Future BIP...
EHS Interim Dean Amity Noltemeyer Keynotes at the University of Hong Kong Conference
Amity Noltemeyer, the EHS Interim Dean, delivered the keynote presentation at the University of Hong Kong on June 7. Her presentation, titled "Publishing and Reviewing in Academic Journals: An Edit...
Discovery Center Support Key to Success for Non-Traditional MSW Student
"The support I received from my supervisor at The Discovery Center was pivotal to my success in earning a Master's in Social Work. Working full-time while earning a graduate degree was difficult at...
Camp Excel Introduces Middle Schoolers to College Life at Miami University
Camp Excel, directed by Rodney Coates, professor of global and intercultural studies, hosted around 100 students from Cincinnati Public Schools and Middletown City Schools at Miami University from ...
“ When you use a period in your texts, Gen Z finds this ‘harsh,’ ‘scary’ and ‘passive aggressive,” Gerhardt said. Read the interview with Gehardt about her...
Pride Month is a time for celebrating diversity and the self-affirmation, dignity, equality, and increased visibility of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex (LGBTQI+) people.
Screening of ‘Pompeii: The New Dig’ features Q&A with Miami professor
Steven Tuck, professor of History, appeared in episode 2 of the series
Miami GIS students perform a ‘major role’ for Oxford community
Project to map Oxford Cemetery gives students real-world experience
Considering stickleback fish in ecosystem restoration
Advanced Inquiry Program (AIP) graduate Bonnie May '23 of Oceanside, California, asks us to consider the three-spined stickleback fish when restoring ecosystems.
Diving into two Los Angeles area aquariums
Advanced Inquiry Program (AIP) graduate student Bryan Kao of Bronx, New York, was published in the British magazine, Zoo Grapevine & International Zoo News.
AIP graduate writes book for navigating sustainability
Advanced Inquiry Program (AIP) graduate Jessica Ullyott '21 of San Diego, California, has been enjoying multiple book signings since publishing her book, Intentional - A Holistic Approach to B...
Workday Go Live Checklist Now Available
We are now less than a month away from the July 1 go-live date for Workday Platform. To try and relieve some of the stress employees might be feeling about this important and exciting shift, we hav...
The former school board member and scholar of educational leadership sees this shift having the potential to disrupt the important work of nonpartisan school boards in communities across the nation
Miami Media Highlights May 27-June 2
CBS-WKRC, Ch. 12, June 2: Miami celebrates its first grads in its MSN degree programTricia Neu, assistant professor and Family Nurse Practitioner program director, along with recent graduate Marina...