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New Miami University podcast explores the future of higher education
From quantum computing to mental health, “In Such a Place” covers the biggest questions in education, innovation, and social transformation
Six Miamians receive Fulbright grants
Another Miami student selected for Fulbright UK Summer Institutes
Emotional reflections of graduating Miami students
Sad to leave Oxford, but excited for a bright future
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Authors, Accolades, and Achievements
Miami student taking quantum computing by storm, helping university to lead in cutting-edge field
Newt research could revolutionize treatment for children’s eye diseases
Two Miami seniors earn 2025 Astronaut Scholarships
Grace Koo, Emily Wang are both part of university’s Honors College
Allen McConnell receives Benjamin Harrison Medallion
University Distinguished Professor of Psychology honored with career faculty award
The LEADS Institute’s CareerTrek programs offer alumni networking, city and company tours, and more.
“I'd love to experience college all over again. And I wouldn't go back and change a thing.”
Associated Student Government announces 2025 Outstanding Professor Award, top 10 nominees
Beth Miller, associate professor of Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health, received the 2025 award
Announcing the CAS Dean’s Scholars for the 2025-2026 academic year
These 25 students have received expense stipends to work with faculty mentors on independent studies.
Sofia Rebull, 2025 Ken and Joan Frankel Outstanding Premedical Student of the Year Award
Undergraduate researcher in the Department of Biology Co-president for the Minority Association of Premedical Students Selected as a “Choose Development!” Fellow by the Society...
Agrawal newest student member of Miami’s Board of Trustees
Appointment begins in May and continues until 2027
Miamians become national champions in club sports
About 1,500 Miami students participate in club sports annually
Art and wellness at Miami University - Spring 2025
New Therapeutic Art Program for Miami students
Faculty and Staff News Spring 2025
A hearty congratulations to all our CAS faculty who helped us sweep the annual University Awards Ceremony on March 18. They are: Benjamin Harrison Medallion: Allen McCo...
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CAS students engage in global branding and storytelling experiences in Ireland
MJF assistant professor Phillip Arceneaux led his Strategic Communication class on the immersive, career-focused tour.
An experienced corporate executive, Mowry is currently the owner and CEO of GoreCreek Advisors.
Arceneaux, Farrell, and Jonnalagadda receive Junior Faculty Scholar Awards
They were honored in recognition of great potential in research
Miami University acquires new third-generation DNA sequencing technology, first in Midwest
Revolutionary system will accelerate research timelines
Coates, Pradanos-Garcia, and Wang receive University Faculty Scholar Awards
The Faculty Scholars were honored in recognition of sustained excellence in research
CAS Means Careers helps give students tools to succeed after graduation
Initiative highlights successful alumni, embeds career planning in curriculum
22 TCPL faculty promoted to teaching, clinical professors, and associate lecturers
They join 40 tenure-track faculty and six librarians whose promotion and/or tenure were approved earlier this spring
Social work student goes global by embracing all the moments that matter
'She will undoubtedly inspire change wherever she goes.'
Darrell West Lecture: Two Miami alumnae bring bipartisan perspective to campus
Butler County Auditor Nancy Nix (MBA ‘12) and Butler County Democratic Party chair Kathy Wyenandt ‘97 gave tips about running for public office.
Bachelor Hall renovations on target to bring a new Humanities Hub to campus
Classes are scheduled to begin in fall 2026 within exciting, collaborative spaces.
Miami students win regional SPJ Mark of Excellence awards
The Miami Student earns honor for Best All-Around Student Newspaper
Miami earns spots on U.S. News and World Report Best Graduate Schools ranking lists
University named in Best Education Schools, Part-time MBA Program, Speech Language Pathology categories
Breakthrough research unlocks the secrets of lake ecosystems, cell proteins, and tissue regeneration
Three large national science grants at CAS have totaled over $820,000 since January.
Distalmotion CEO Greg Roche ’95 returns to Miami to kick off #CASMeansCareers campaign
By developing strong relationships and networks and instilling a positive mindset, Roche overcame adversities and became a beaming success story.
Miami names inaugural director of Center for Civics, Culture, and Society
Flagg Taylor led Skidmore College’s Periclean Honors Forum for eight years
Dominik Konkolewicz and Elizabeth Wardle named University Distinguished Professors
Dedicated teacher-scholars and leaders in their fields, Dominik Konkolewicz and Elizabeth Wardle are honored for their contribution to the life and mission of Miami University
Elizabeth Wardle named University Distinguished Professor
'Wardle’s teaching transcends traditional boundaries, influencing not only her direct students but also countless educators, administrators, and institutions nationwide'
Dominik Konkolewicz named University Distinguished Professor
Konkolewicz’s efforts to combine his teaching, service, and scholarship 'serve as a model for Miami University faculty'
Addiction, the brain, and how we can change
Exploring substance abuse disorders and therapies through neurobiology
Karine Jean-Pierre and Marc Short headline the spring 2025 Janus Forum on April 8
“Trump’s (Second) First 100 Days: Is This the New Normal?”
‘Silvoor Stories’ by Amanda Bentley Brymer, curator, Silvoor Biological Sanctuary
Bentley Brymer continues the tradition of Robert A. Hefner’s column “Silvoor Notes” that covered the restoration of the biological sanctuary
Three Miami students earn Goldwater Scholarships
Ethan Belak, Caden McCollum, and Emily Wang among 441 nationwide to receive honor
Authors, Accolades, and Achievements
Writer and activist empowers students to practice everyday democracy
Adrienne Maree Brown spoke about fostering connections, embracing authenticity, and engaging in grassroots efforts to strengthen democracy.
Bill Renwick loves the work, donates his paychecks back to the Union County, Indiana, school district
For last decade, Miami alumna’s high school students get inside look at Miami
Judy Brown ’82, a longtime collaborator with several faculty members, brings students to university classrooms for the day
MJF hosting its annual Distinguished Alumni Days on April 7 and 8
Career Panel open to all at 4:30 p.m. on April 7
RedHawk50 class of 2024 introduced, celebrated at Cincinnati's Music Hall
The top 50 private companies founded or led by Miamians were announced Friday.
Miami Student Crowned 2025 Ohio Fairs’ Queen, Championing Agriculture and Community
Miami University student, Amberly Szczerbiak, was crowned the 2025 Ohio Fairs’ Queen, earning the "Queen of All County Fairs” title in January. A passionate advocate f...
Archives and Artifacts offers Miami students opportunity to explore London’s research resources
Participants in the History program studied at British Library, Wimbledon, and more
Art Museum receives America 250-Ohio Grant Funds for Culture Crops Photography Project
The Richard and Carole Cocks Art Museum (RCCAM) at Miami University, is pleased to announce its successful in obtaining a $12,500 ‘Buckeye’ grant from the America 250 - Ohio Com...
Miami University GIS students shed light on history, support Ohio communities
The Ohio Capital Journal highlights Robbyn Abbitt’s students’ work on the first comprehensive map of land in Ohio stolen from the Randolph Freedpeople
Award-winning investigative journalist inspires students to explore new forms of journalism
Pulitzer Prize and Peabody Award winner Connie Walker spoke about her experiences covering Indigenous communities in Canada
The college journey is just as valuable as the destination after graduation
Embracing authenticity helped Cyle Ginsberg ‘25 find his path, purpose, and himself along the way
Sounds of college life with The Audubon Society
Awaken to the wonderful world around you!
Promotion and tenure granted to 46
Miami University's board of trustees approved the promotion and/or tenure of 39 faculty members and six librarians at its Feb. 28 meeting . An additional faculty member was conferred tenure a...
Authors, Accolades, and Achievements
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Miami University’s 2025 Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition winners
Ten finalists competed in the Graduate School’s Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) competition Feb. 24
Leanne Clark-Shirley '04 awarded the 2024 Cottrell Distinguished Alumni Award
Among those dedicated to understanding and improving the lives of older adults, Leanne Clark-Shirley stands out as an exemplary leader.
Distalmotion CEO Greg Roche ‘95 to share his career path with students
“From Science to Business - All Roads Are Not the Same” scheduled for Thursday, Feb 27
Your journey through college is just as important as your destination after graduation
Student builds AI image recognition model for final project
Siddhant Karki applied what he was learning in class and followed the blueprint of an academic paper to create and train a vision transformer
Headline Highlights: Miami and Miamians in the news in January
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Miami Media Highlights Jan. 20-26
The New York Times, Jan. 26: Pining for a “Gay Bachelor”This article highlights The Bachelor TV franchise on ABC and the author’s desire for a gay version of ...
Authors, Accolades, and Achievements
Fourteen Miami students, alumni named Fulbright semifinalists
Fourteen Miami students and alumni are semifinalists in the 2025-2026 Fulbright U.S. Student Program competition. Nine undergraduates, three graduate students, and two alumni have been recommended ...
Anedra Million earned two degrees from Miami on way to making history at Mrs. America competition
Cincinnati Reds interpreter to provide career insights for Spanish majors and minors
Jorge Merlos, media relations assistant for Cincinnati’s MLB team, visits Miami on Feb. 4.
Eight Miami students named Gilman Scholars
Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarships help fund study abroad experiences.
Watch the WCPO 9 News and WDTN TV 2 News interviews with Miami students and Student Life officials
Becoming who you’re meant to be
Success is often shaped by unexpected opportunities. So embrace change and trust the process.
She is one of 12 members of ASLO recognized for achieving excellence in their contributions to ASLO and the aquatic sciences
‘Unique’ partnership between Miami and the Knolls extends until 2029
Affiliation agreement first signed in 2005 as one of the first of its kind in the country
Lauren Kelley ’25 also leads new short-form documentary series about college life for the Major Insight podcast
Miami Physician Associate Studies program earns honor from ORHA
Award given for focus on serving rural communities
A perfect environment for growth and change
Gain confidence and overcome imposter syndrome on a journey of self-discovery
Graduate Research Forum 2024: Top presenter awards
Winners of the oral and poster presentations from the 16th annual forum announced
Authors, Accolades, and Achievements
Headline Highlights: Miami and Miamians in the news in November
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The major, now available, expects to see enrollments next year.
In observance of National First-Generation Day on Nov. 8, Dean Reneé Baernstein has announced the winners of the 2024 CAS first-generation awards: Associate Professor of English TaraShea N...
Miami associate professor wins 2024 Chicago Folklore Prize
Andrew Peck’s book examines what happens when legends are born online?
Miami University ranks fourth in nation for study abroad among public doctoral universities
University sees increase in the percentage of undergraduates studying abroad
FSB, CAS senior named to Cincy Inno 'Inno Under 25' list
Seven Miami students or alumni on watch list for award
Jones Lab undergraduate researchers win 2 awards at the 2024 AIChE Annual Meeting
Miami University students traveled to San Diego to compete in the undergraduate poster competition, ultimately bringing two top-tier awards back to Oxford, Ohio.
Take those first steps that can lead to incredible experiences far beyond campus
Dominik Konkolewicz and Jennifer Quinn were honored at a reception during the Graduate Research Forum Nov. 1
Miami University senior calls leadership roles in student organizations ‘invaluable'
Julia Jacobs will represent Ohio at the National American Miss competition over Thanksgiving break
Miami University breaks external funding record in fiscal year 2024
“The pursuit of external grants directly supports our educational mission. The opportunity to be engaged in research as collaborators is what sets Miami apart in its commitment to teaching,&#...
Miami’s survey of Ohio voters gives students chance to create, engage with data
Election poll referenced in New York Times, across social media
Miami ecologist Lesley Knoll part of emerging field of wintertime lake research
Thousands of lakes worldwide that historically froze over every winter now experience ice-free years. Knoll is part of international team that contributed to a new review in Science on environmenta...
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Students unleash their potential during the Inside Washington summer ‘24 program
The Department of Political Science offers students a summer full of career development and networking experiences in the nation’s capital.
By pursuing a humanities degree at Miami, Unroe has gone on to be a success story through many different avenues in the field of gerontology.
No mystery what happens to these ‘ghostlike’ atoms
Trapped and frozen atoms at heart of Samir Bali’s research.
Historian Elena Jackson Albarrán: ‘Columbus Who? Decolonizing the Calendar in Latin America’
Latin America's Día de la Raza has been renamed to reflect anti-colonial sentiments, as with Columbus Day in the U.S., writes Albarrán
Miami Online: Meet Miami University’s reinvented online campus
System-wide unification of online academic programs launches new era of education at Miami
The 2024 U.S. elections are set for Tuesday, Nov. 5, with the president and vice president at the top of party tickets. Beyond that, 34 of the 100 seats in the U.S. Senate and all 435 seats in the ...
International student research makes diplomatic discoveries for U.S. Embassy
Anastasija Mladenovska immerses herself amongst war-time Russian immigrants in Serbia
Authors, Accolades, and Achievements
The amazing alumni I met at this year's 18 Of The Last 9 luncheon
CEC Student Associate Lauren Devney shares her experience attending the 18 of the Last 9 Luncheon.
Health Professional School Fair
Join us at the 9th Annual Miami University Health Professional School Fair!
Headline Highlights: Miami and Miamians in the news in September
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Miami students’ delegate experience ‘incredible, impactful’
Patrick Houlihan and Kate Louagie represented Ohio’s 8th congressional district at DNC
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
Headline Highlights: Miami and Miamians in the news in August
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Authors, Accolades, and Achievements
FSB students named among Top 100 Interns of 2024
Schreiber also named winner of Leadership Category Award
Miami University student spearheads Ohio’s rural renaissance
How the Hometown Talent Initiative seeks to combat ‘brain drain’ across the state
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
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
With urban internship experience, Miami students learn to become community leaders
Civic engagement, leadership development part of Urban Leadership Internship Program
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
Headline Highlights: Miami and Miamians in the news in July
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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
Miami University developing a new education abroad program in Lithuania and Latvia
Studying abroad can be a life-changing experience for students
Serious social ills motivate Miami student to pursue public service and leadership
Gun violence prevention and LGBTQIA+ activism gain Peren Tiemann ’24 national attention
Chris ’83 and Lynne Born Myers ’83, founders of Miami’s Project Dragonfly, a community igniting ecological and social change, anticipate their next transformation
‘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
Headline Highlights: Miami and Miamians in the news in June
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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?
His $1 million gift will help prepare students for the challenges of medical school and life as a physician
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
Renovations reshaping Bachelor Hall as a hub for the humanities
Two-year project will modernize classrooms, create shared spaces
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...
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
Coates dropped out of Southern Illinois University and enlisted in the Army Security Agency. He would learn later that his ‘protest against the Vietnam war – and appreciation for U.S. d...
Headline Highlights: Miami and Miamians in the news in May
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Authors, Accolades, and Achievements
Listen to the NPR-WVXU interview with Campbell and Scott
TaraShea Nesbit’s ‘Beheld’ listed on the New York Times Book Review’s Best Books Since 2000
Nesbit’s novel is a Notable Book of 2020
Jules Jefferson, 2024 Ken and Joan Frankel Outstanding Premedical Student of the Year Award
Undergraduate researcher in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Associated Student Government Vice-President" Tutor/mentor in Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) 202...
Helaine Alessio and Chris Makaroff awarded the Benjamin Harrison Medallion
They are honored with Miami’s most prestigious career faculty award for ‘outstanding contribution to the education of the nation’
Finding support at Miami University, connected by the same red tie
Jack Fazio, former student trustee, becomes an advocate for student mental health
Associated Student Government announces 2024 Outstanding Professor Award, top 10 nominees
Patrick Haney, professor of Political Science, received the 2024 award
Miami junior earns prestigious Phi Beta Kappa Society honor
Mollie Duffy is one of 20 students nationwide named as a Key into Public Service Scholar
Janus Forum and Darrell West Lecture focus on American election integrity, impact, and data
Mick Mulvaney, Trump’s former chief of staff, and Tiffany Muller, president of Let America Vote, discussed the impacts of Citizens United on the upcoming election, while Tyler Sinclair ‘...
Momentum is building at the Lee and Rosemary Fisher Innovation College@Elm, where Entrepreneurship students and student-founders find mentorship and guidance
Authors, Accolades, and Achievements
12 TCPL faculty promoted to teaching, clinical professors, and lecturers
They join 44 tenure-track faculty and one librarian whose promotion and/or tenure were approved in February
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Write your own story through college
Hear about college as the perfect time to embrace feedback, to reinvent yourself, and to become who you really want to become
By developing strong relationships at Miami, as well as being open-minded while still pursuing what she loved, Bahner discovered her career passion and has climbed her way up the ladder of success.
Three Miami University students selected as 2024 Goldwater Scholars
Miami University juniors Audrey Allen, Chanakya Pandya, and Cece Meinking were named Goldwater Scholars for 2024-2025. They are among 438 students nationwide to receive the scholarship
University Faculty Scholar and Junior Faculty Scholar Awards announced
Six faculty members honored with the annual awards
CAS students Ally Berkowitz and Nick Bertrand reflect on how their academic experiences have prepared them to step up while preparing for one of the nation’s largest student-run fashion shows.
Miami students win record-number 26 awards at regional SPJ conference
14 students were Mark of Excellence winners in the regional Society of Professional Journalists competition
Rodney Coates in The Conversation: ‘I’m not black, I’m O.J.’
What O.J. Simpson’s life showed about transcending race and being trapped by it
Professional development and networking opportunities with Miami alumni were offered during January Term.
Mellon Foundation grant ‘game changing’ for Miami program
Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies program awarded $100,000
College success isn’t brain science (but it can be!)
Journey deep into the mysterious connections between the brain and behavior
Miami recognizes faculty, staff, and students who promote inclusive excellence
The annual awards ceremony celebrates day-to-day work to support Miami’s commitment to advancing a more inclusive Miami
Miami graduate programs earn U.S. News & World Report recognition
Annual rankings evaluate programs across several disciplines
Former Trump administration official Mick Mulvaney and voting rights activist Tiffany Muller will take the stage on April 15.
Baernstein named dean of College of Arts and Science
Senior associate dean and professor of History begins new role July 1
Miami’s Ohio Writing Project provides resources for creating eclipse poetry
April 6 event in Dayton encourages community poems, art
Hunter Wells ‘24, majoring in Psychology with a co-major in Neuroscience, is discovering alternatives to depression treatment through psychedelic compounds.
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Team of Miami students wins 2024 Econ Games
Nearly 20 teams competed in the Econ Games this year.
Senior Geology student assesses the chemistry and evolution of magma
Juliana Curtis ‘24 analyzes granite and the feldspar crystals within to assess the inner workings of ancient volcanoes.
Scripps Celebrates Innovative Work of Opening Minds through Art and its Founder
Scripps Gerontology Center is an innovation hub, developing new programs that meet the needs of all of us as we age. At the close of 2023, Elizabeth "Like" Lokon, Ph.D., Founder and Director of Ope...
Five Model Arab League students win national awards
The CAS students competed at the NUMAL conference near Washington, DC.
The future begins now for data science at Miami University
Dedication of McVey Data Science building March 14 draws big crowd, notable guests
The J-Term 2024 trips provided both cultural knowledge and research experience while studying abroad.
Cameron Tiefenthaler — about to graduate and make her way into law and public service — reflects on her mother running for local office and the importance of voting
Professor Andy Rice and his students delve into their experiences during January’s three-week Inside Hollywood study away course.
Miami’s newest Rangel Fellowship recipient is already a global citizen
Sinait Sarfino ’22, whose family fled South Sudan, aims to become a Foreign Service officer working on migration and refugee issues
Camille Wimbish, a voter rights protection attorney for Civil Rights Under Law, discussed the state of voter rights prior to the upcoming 2024 presidential election and post-Freedom Summer.
Student explores tabletop roleplaying games as a simulated model for social relationships
Kathryn Sullivan ‘24 utilizes her love for TTRPGs like Dungeons & Dragons to explore the psychological and emotional responses of players engaging in a fantastical setting.
This year, of the 10 films nominated for an Academy Award for best picture, three of them – ‘Anatomy of a Fall,’ ‘Past Lives,’ and ‘The Zone of Interest’ &...
Miami University’s 2024 Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition winners
Ten finalists competed in the Graduate School’s Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) competition Feb. 26
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Hear about striving for excellence in all aspects of life, especially when finding success isn’t easy and not everything goes as planned
18 CAS faculty receive promotion and/or tenure
Miami’s Board of Trustees made the approvals on Feb 23.
Runcie C.W. Chidebe: ‘Black voices in cancer research and oncology’
'How do we attract and retain more diverse researchers to the cancer community, and how do we begin to close the gap in cancer disparities?' asks Nature Reviews Cancer
CAS announces nine faculty winners of the Creativity and Innovation Award
The awards were presented on Feb 3, 2024.
Miami employees celebrate 15, 25, 30 years of service
“We honor faculty and staff who have been at Miami for 15, 25, or 30 years, because they have honored us,” President Gregory Crawford said
Environmental Earth Science major inspires to showcase Miami history through Oxford’s natural trails
Ryan Sawyer ‘24, who is also co-majoring in Sustainability, created a geologic map and trail guide for Miami University’s natural areas
Beyond Research: MaKenna McClure's Path to Long-Term Care Administration
In the vast landscape of academia, the allure of research may not always entice every student. Amidst the cohort of second-year master's students, individuals like MaKenna McClure stand out. Diverg...
Nour Sayed’s research aims to advance gene therapy solutions to human eye diseases.
CAS announces the 2024 HASI Foundation Climate Solutions scholarship winners
Five seniors will also be presented with special mentorship and internship opportunities.
Thirteen Miami students, alumni named Fulbright semifinalists
Thirteen Miami students and alumni are semifinalists in the 2024-2025 Fulbright U.S. Student Program competition. Eight undergraduates, one graduate student, and four alumni have been recommended b...
“Get involved where you can, and go for it.” Hear a true student leader talk about how transformative college can really be.
Headline Highlights: Miami and Miamians in the news in December and January
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Emmy experience anything but ‘Weird’ for Miami alumnus
An integral part of Inside Hollywood’s alumni network, Jason C. Brown ’99 worked as unit production manager for film on life of ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic
BCRTA breaks ground on Chestnut Street Multimodal Station Jan. 19 with Miami and city of Oxford
The transportation hub is expected to be in operation by September 2025
Miami, St. X grads create entrepreneurship scholarship
Several Miami University and St. Xavier High School alumni have created a scholarship for St. X students interested in entrepreneurship.
Biochemistry senior examines psychedelic compound for potential use in mental health treatments
Grace Kemmerly’s undergraduate research working with psilocybin is helping to develop new drug alternatives and preparing her for post-graduate studies.
Eight alumni honorees from the 2023-2024 18 of the Last 9 hail from CAS
The Miami University Alumni Association has chosen the newest recipients of its annual “18 of the Last 9” award.
It is becoming increasingly common for lawmakers across the country to not only ignore the will of the people but also actively work against it, according to Whitesell, an American politics scholar
If people know the name Joel Roberts Poinsett today, it is likely because of the red and green poinsettia plant. But much like the history of the U.S., Poinsett had a complex and troubling past
Mitch Daniels and Dr. Kristina Johnson debated topics such as Ohio Senate Bill 83, the meaning of “woke,” student debt cancellation, and required DEI training on college campuses.
Sam Fouts ‘24 explains his book of Exeter-inspired poetry and how it can serve as an allegorical analysis of the ongoing climate crisis.
The Center for Career Exploration and Success led an event to educate students about a helpful online resource.
History major Nick Campbell conducted research on the failure of the anti-Bolshevik forces in 1917 to consolidate against revolutionary leader Vladimir Lenin.
Headline Highlights: Miami and Miamians in the news in November
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Cassie Keiser ‘25 researches the barriers and facilitators of implementation of intervention activities on people living with dementia, as well as on the staff that help them, in nursing homes.
Graduate Research Forum 2023: Top presenter awards
Meet the top three winners of the oral and poster presentations from the 15th annual forum
Elevating the Internship Experience: Patrick Mese
Redefining the aging narrative.
Local professionals explain the rigors and joys of working in mental health
A panel of mental health professionals discuss their path to helping others with psychological challenges
Senior History major conducts an in-depth research project on the origins of the birth control pill
Eavan Guirl ‘24, majoring in History with a thematic sequence in Anthropology, is contextualizing the past and present of contraceptive history in Puerto Rico and the continental U.S.
Senior from Luxembourg investigates new approaches on how the West thinks about terrorism
Jacky Linden ‘24, a Diplomacy and Global Politics and History major, encourages experts to put more emphasis on understanding what motivates people to take extreme actions.
Gov. Mitch Daniels and Dr. Kristina Johnson will discuss the future of higher education on Nov. 13 at Wilks Theater.
Claypool and Malin were honored at a reception during the Graduate Research Forum Nov. 3
Whitesell, an American politics scholar, has interviewed 45 anti-abortion activists across the country and collected Facebook data from approximately 190 organizations, to better understand how an...
Miami physics professor honored with APS Fellowship
Jennifer Blue also serves as associate dean
Ryan Rosu ‘24 explores the concepts of race, heteropatriarchy, and capitalism within Christmas movies
Anthropology senior travels to Ecuador to study the medicinal benefits of native plants
Billy Browning ‘24 analyzed the effects and uses of the Spondias plant as a food source with medicinal properties on both monkeys and humans.
Callie Meyer ‘24, majoring in both Environmental Science and Professional Writing, is making her mark by analyzing the queer-coded villain in media culture today.
In collaboration with Think Tank, faculty asked participants to take on the role of real-life individuals in order to rethink poverty.
Headline Highlights: Miami and Miamians in the news in October
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Kenzie Custer of Sigma Tau Delta and Chelsea Hoy of Sigma Tau Delta and student theatre club Stage Left give the behind-the-scenes on an exciting event celebrating Halloween.
‘Although we normally think of suburbs as outgrowths of cities, Conn notes that they sit on formerly rural land and are often filled with formerly rural people. They are as much ‘post-r...
Nathan French in The Conversation: Hamas was unpopular in Gaza before it attacked Israel
Surveys showed Gazans cared more about fighting poverty than armed resistance
Ten years. 300 episodes. Not many podcasts can celebrate these milestones but the Stats + Stories podcast can
Wil Haygood ’76 to be honored for telling the story of the struggle for freedom
Acclaimed author and journalist will receive the Freedom Summer of ’64 Award on Nov. 14 at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
Geology student pioneers sustainable approaches to geologic research in Nevada
Landon Stitle ‘23 investigates how mafic magmatic enclaves contribute to a system of granite originating from 100 million years ago.
External funding at Miami University sets another record in fiscal year 2023
“Our portfolio of awards is a glimpse of the outstanding work at Miami in both research and public service,” Rick Page said
The College of Arts and Science’s natural and biological science programs made a strong impact on guests by offering academic insights, lab tours, and student and faculty interactions.
Miami University commits to carbon neutrality by 2040
The Miami 2040 Climate Action Plan, currently under review, outlines goals and actions to reach carbon neutrality on the Oxford campus
Kelsey Norris ‘24 spent time in Uruguay to work with and learn from local feminist leaders.
The 5th annual Health Careers Week is coming, and the Mallory-Wilson Center for Healthcare Education, along with the MWC Student Advisory Board, have been working hard to plan a variety of events f...
Combining both her Political Science and Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies majors, Venus Harvey analyzed anti-trans legislation through the Narrative Policy Framework.
Sviatlana Tsikhaniouskaya spoke to students about the protests for democracy in her home country and how she is working with global leaders to make this a reality.
Headline Highlights: Miami and Miamians in the news in September
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Senior History major sheds light on technology and its effects on feminism
Lauryn Zilles ‘23 explores the impact of past and present technology within current and second-wave feminist movements.
Health Professional School Fair
Join us at the 8th Annual Miami University Health Professional School Fair!
Few beverages have as rich a heritage and as complicated a chemistry as bourbon whiskey, often called “America’s spirit,” Crowder says
Belarus opposition leader to deliver the Havighurst Lecture this fall
Havighurst Center for Russian and Post-Soviet Studies welcomes Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, the 2020 Belarusian opposition leader.
Reefs have provided knowledge, stories, hopes, and histories in many cultures. Navakas says. Coral’s loss also takes an enormous spiritual, psychological, and cultural toll
Learn about Miami’s farm and more on this episode of ‘Cultivating Place: Conversations on Natural History and the Human Impulse to Garden’
With nearly 1,000 acres and 17 miles of trails in our backyard, the Natural Areas are an invaluable resource for recreation, teaching, and research
Nathan French in The Conversation: ‘Saudi reforms are softening Islam’s role’
The crown prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman, is bringing a new vision of a “moderate, balanced” Saudi Islam by minimizing the role of Saudi religious institutions once seen as...
Authors, Accolades, and Achievements
Introducing the newest CAS faculty for the 2023-24 academic year
The College of Arts and Science is proud to announce our newest faculty members, beginning this fall semester.
Luke Liang and Hannah Wudke named 2023 Astronaut Scholars
The Astronaut Scholarship is considered one of the premier scholarships for STEM majors intending a career in research
INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine recognizes Miami’s commitment to enable more students of color to explore its STEM programs
The state of Florida ignited a controversy when it released a set of 2023 academic standards that require fifth graders to be taught that enslaved Black people in the U.S. “developed skills w...
Goldwater and Astronaut Scholar Hannah Wudke ‘24 investigates impurities associated with talc products and potential pathways of exposure to toxic materials.
Authors. Accolades, and Achievements
A legacy of bringing people together to work on complex problems that can improve society
Miami alumnae team up for first time on a story for The Chronicle of Higher Education
Megan Zahneis and Beckie Supiano recall their Miami experiences and the impact Professor Emeritus Richard Campbell had on them
Headline Highlights: Miami and Miamians in the news in June
Our editors' picks for June provide a snapshot of recent news media coverage
Planning starts on Miami’s next Queer and Trans Conference (QT-Con)
Capstone course allowed students to have important role in organizing event
Q&A with Dr. Nadia Al-Dajani, Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology
Nadia Al-Dajani, who came to Miami in Fall 2022, answers questions about her research, teaching philosophy, and career.
Q&A with Zachary Soulliard, Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology
Zachary Soulliard, PhD., who came to Miami in Fall 2022, answers questions about his research, teaching philosophy, and career.
New Clinical Health Sciences and Wellness facility opens
Physician Associate Studies program is underway; TriHealth Student and Employee Clinics are open; SPA and Nursing classes begin in the new building fall semester
The Conversation asked Coates four questions about the June 8, 2023, ruling and its implications.
Wil Haygood to receive Miami University’s Freedom Summer of ’64 Award
The award is given each year to a distinguished leader who has inspired the nation to advance civil rights and social justice
Rodney Coates, professor of Critical Race and Ethnic Studies, provides a list of three books that he references as voices of liberation and jubilation
Authors, Accolades, and Achievements
Quick Notes
May 13, 2025
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