Headline Highlights: Miami and Miamians in the news in January
Our editors' picks for January and December provide a snapshot of recent news media coverage.
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Miami students get involved with Cincinnati area food insecurity initiatives
A day of immersive learning leads to new appreciation for ongoing community efforts
Authors, Accolades, and Achievements
Six Miami students, alumni named semifinalists in Fulbright competition
Four Miami seniors and two alumni will learn this spring whether they will receive the Fulbright grants.
“A new turn in academic libraries”
Two Miami Students Named Gilman Scholars
Immaculee Ingabire and Anthony Petulla received Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarships to help fund their study abroad experiences this year.
Social justice interns challenged in real-world situations of social inequality
Miami’s experiential learning program is designed for three-week winter term
Raval Receives Internationalization Award
The Excellence in Internationalization Award recognizes exemplary leadership in driving internationalization between CHRIST University and Miami.
Top 7 most-read Miami University news stories of 2022
Some surprises, and seasonal favorites, are included in our top most-read stories from 2022
A statistician and a journalist bring light to a darkening age of misinformation
Stats + Stories podcast inspires best-selling book to help readers become critical consumers of news
Psychology senior explores the efficacy of psilocybin for depression treatment
Jon Sciortino ‘23 works in Dr. Matthew McMurray’s lab to find a similar non-hallucinogenic compound that can alleviate symptoms faster and with less side effects.
Headline Highlights: Miami and Miamians in the news in November
Our editors' picks for November provide a snapshot of recent news media coverage
First bobcat photographed in Miami University’s Natural Areas
This signals that these areas are of high conservation value for native wildlife, said David Gorchov, professor of Biology and chair of the Natural Areas Committee
Stephanie Grisham and Johanna Maska discuss how the overturning of Roe v Wade affects more than access to abortion.
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Miami emeritus professors Peter Williams and Curtis Ellison led the tour to celebrate the department’s upcoming centennial in 2027.
Graduate Research Forum 2022: Top presenters and posters announced
More than 110 graduate students presented their work at Miami's 2022 Graduate Research Forum held Nov. 4. The top presentations and posters were selected by Graduate School alumni and faculty ...
Gretchen Allman ‘23 joined the Undergraduate Summer Scholars program to pursue a topic centered in a region of heightened political conflict.
Alexandra Bagg ‘23 prepares for medical school through her analysis of the impacts that e-bikes have on older adults’ glucose levels.
Health Careers Week prepares students for the future of medicine and healthcare
During the week of Oct. 17, Miami students had the opportunity to acquire real-life experience in healthcare careers through the Mallory-Wilson Center for Healthcare Education.
ELLWC Consultants Share their Research
Two ELLWC student consultants recently presented at the 2022 National Conference on Peer Tutoring in Writing.
Mussman (Western Program ‘01) discusses Cincinnati’s current state of homelessness and the housing crisis from his view as Director of Education at the Great Cincinnati Homeless Coalition.
Faculty member Dominik Konkolewicz and student Petrina Duffour receive special awards from Dean Chris Makaroff.
Undergraduate takes on Antarctica to research microbials in frozen lakes
Eckhardt Karsten ‘24 traveled to Antarctica this semester to study climate change’s impact on salinity and microbial communities.
Headline Highlights: Miami and Miamians in the news in October
Our editors' picks for October provide a snapshot of recent news media coverage.
Miami junior investigates economic truths behind popular consumer platforms
Mary Le ‘24 helped develop and refine a model to understand economic effects of popular consumer platforms including Airbnb, Amazon, and Uber.
This month’s Janus Forum to explore “Life after Roe: What Happens Next?”
Stephanie Grisham and Johanna Maska will present opposing perspectives on the Supreme Court’s seismic Dobbs decision.
Authors, Accolades, and Achievements
They will be honored at a reception during the Graduate Research Forum Nov. 4
Visitors “Discover the Sciences” and learn more about opportunities at Miami
Miami senior explores depictions of women in contemporary literature to highlight societal issues
English major Caroline Funk’s original short story collection was influenced by gender-based literary analysis
A guided discussion hosted by the Havighurst Center for Russian & Post-Soviet Studies
Sofia Rakic ‘23 combines perspectives of multiple disciplines to explore ideas regarding personal identity and self-agency.
Miami University's Physician Associate Studies Program receives provisional accreditation status
Student interviews are already underway for classes to begin in May 2023
Students and citizens of the Oxford community gathered to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with music, food, and art
First-year Miami activist campaigns against gun violence
Peren Tiemann creates local change in Oxford by starting a gun control-advocacy group and encouraging voter registration.
Reflecting on the UniDiversity Festival 2022
The annual Latin American and Caribbean UniDiversity Festival, a highlight of National Hispanic-Latino American Heritage Month at Miami, was held on September 30.
Free, public event is hosted by Miami University’s Western Center for Social Impact and Innovation
Authors, Accolades, and Achievements
New School-Based Center of Excellence will prioritize statewide prevention and early intervention for students and staff
The research team's retinal organoid model is highly reproducible, making it useful for high-throughput drug screening, according to the National Eye Institute's 3D ROC judges
Erb’s public lecture is scheduled for Oct 4; Schneider’s will be held Oct. 25
The annual Latin American and Caribbean UniDiversity Festival is a highlight of National Hispanic-Latino American Heritage Month at Miami.
Miami University Symphony Orchestra film selected for the International Diversity Film Festival
“The Curious Happenings of Chokfi and Kokopelli” features a composition by Native American composer Jerod Impichchaachaaha' Tate
Headline Highlights: Miami and Miamians in the news in August
Our editors' picks for August provide a snapshot of recent news media coverage
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Miami alumni’s creation rocketing from outerwear to outer space
A special insulation created by a pair of Miami graduates is heading to space.
Stacey Lowery Bretz honored with national award for the teaching of chemistry
Bretz is recognized with the 2022 James Flack Norris Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Teaching of Chemistry by the Northeastern Section of the American Chemical Society
Miami University alumna in the front seat to NASA's next space mission
Nicole Smith’s path to space began with a fearless pursuit of math and engineering
Elise Belanger and Michael Mrsan named 2022 Astronaut Scholars
The Astronaut Scholarship is considered one of the premier scholarships for STEM majors intending a career in research
Miami’s LSAMP program receives national award honoring its support for underrepresented students
INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine recognizes Miami’s commitment to enable more students of color to explore its array of STEM programs.
External funding at Miami University sets new record in fiscal year 2022
The $35.2 million received for FY2022 is more than 34% over FY 2021 — which was also a record year for funding, Miami’s Office of Research and Innovation reports
Miami University’s LEADS Institute receives $1 million to support high-achieving diverse students
Gift from alumnus David Koschik to expand student-success programming
Miami hosted 15 students from Colombia, Venezuela, the Dominican Republic, Panama, and Nicaragua to take classes, visit various Oxford organizations, and learn about life in the United States
Headline Highlights: Miami and Miamians in the news in July
Our editors' picks for July provide a snapshot of recent news media coverage
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The program provides experiential learning opportunities that will prepare high school students for college and future success
On July 9-23, Miami University hosted Student Citizens, an inaugural program to help underserved high school students explore entry options to college by learning the application process and attend...
Authors, Accolades and Achievements
Kimberly Hamlin elected to League of Women Voters' national board
The James and Beth Lewis Professor of History at Miami University said she is honored to join the board at “this critical time in our nation's history when voting rights, women's ri...
The international lectureship recognizes early career researchers worldwide who have made significant contributions to the field of polymer chemistry.
President's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Task Force spurs change across Miami University
92% of the task force's 44 recommendations have been completed
Miami University President Gregory Crawford elected as National Academy of Inventors Fellow
President Crawford, who holds 16 U.S. patents and several international filings, was inducted this week as an NAI Fellow, the highest professional distinction accorded solely to academic inventors
U.S.-India Internationalization Cohort Gathers at NAFSA
Participants bond over the shared vision to advance university internationalization in India.
Political scientists Anne Whitesell and Kevin Reuning from Miami and Lee Hannah from Wright State did the research and led undergraduate students in gathering information on the thousands of local ...
Students earn spot in national entrepreneurship competition with healthy snack treat
An idea for a new healthy snack for children has a Miami team venturing into the world of Startups.
Miami University students played important role in contact tracing during pandemic
“Having Miami University in our backyard and their dedicated student workers was critical to our COVID-19 response," Butler County Health Commissioner Erik Balster said. "Their work...
Miami University receives STARS Gold rating for sustainability achievements
“Achieving a STARS Gold is a unified effort. Thank you to everyone at Miami who contributed," Sustainability Director Adam Sizemore, said
Authors, accolades, and achievements
Miami welcomes stellar class of Presidential Fellows
Exceptional students in class of 2026 hail from hometowns across the country and the world
Making headlines, educating the public
Miami faculty, staff, and students answer news media calls for expertise and human interest stories
Why are fuel prices rising? How high will they go? Is there any relief in sight? And how might society change along the way?
Miami’s DEI course earns Bronze Telly Award
Miami's online Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion course earned bronze from the Telly Awards, the world's largest honor for video and television content across all screens, in the Online Se...
It was an academic year marked with celebration and solemn reflection, of new beginnings and a heartfelt sendoff to nearly 4,300 graduates who spent two years muscling through the pandemic
Miami University trustees approve new degree programs
The Miami University Board of Trustees began commencement weekend with the approval of seven new degree programs during its regular meeting on Friday, May 13.
Miami University to celebrate Class of 2022 during in-person commencement ceremony Saturday
Ceremony will be live-streamed for those unable to attend in person
Miami students named Gilman Scholars
Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarships help fund study abroad experiences.
Padma Patil to lead Office of Institutional Research and Effectiveness
New associate vice president to lead data collection, analysis, and reporting and transform how data is used at Miami
Graduating senior provides life-saving gift to patient with leukemia
Her journey of donating peripheral blood stem cells began with swabbing her cheek at a Zeta Tau Alpha sorority chapter meeting
Graduating senior conducts research in Pseudoscience and Ghost Tours in Mansfield, Ohio
Erin Lindberg started at Miami as an English Education major, but she found that it was an anthropology class that gained her true passion. After officially changing her major, she developed her ar...
A student reflects on her Spring 2022 semester in Luxembourg
Denise Taliaferro Baszile honored with Benjamin Harrison Medallion
She is an internationally renowned scholar in the field of education, particularly the area of curriculum studies.
Miami University to celebrate Class of 2022 during commencement ceremony May 14
Nearly 4,300 degrees to be awarded and alumna Maj. Gen. (Dr.) Sharon Bannister to speak
Move-Out Week Donation Collection: Drop-offs collected at Chestnut Fields; on-campus pick-ups at all residence halls
Headline Highlights: Miami and Miamians in the news in April
Our editors' picks for April provide a snapshot of recent news media coverage:
Miami University ranked No. 38 in 'Top 50 Best Value Colleges (Public Schools)' by Princeton Review
“These are the nation’s top colleges for students seeking a superb education with great career preparation and at affordable prices,” according to the Princeton Review.
Like most 17-year-olds, Matthew Sause did not know what career path he wanted to study at Miami University. All he knew is that what interested him the most was life sciences. Today, Sause works as...
Elizabeth Mullenix tapped to serve as Miami’s Interim Provost and Senior VP of Academic Affairs
After gathering broad input from campus community, President Crawford names CCA Dean Liz Mullenix to serve as interim provost; university will launch a national search for permanent provost in the ...
Meet Miami’s 2022 Goldwater Scholars Evan Danielson and Zoe Platow
Their undergraduate research experiences through the pandemic lockdown helped guide their paths forward
Class of 2022 Senior Spotlight Series
Follow along as we feature a new senior every other day on our social media channels
Authors, accolades and achievements
Five Students, Alumni to Embark on Fulbright Grants, Two Others Alternates
Grants are awarded for teaching and research
On Tuesday, March 15, students huddled close in front of former Ambassador Ira Shapiro for an intimate discussion on the U.S. Senate’s role in facing challenges to American democracy in the 2...
Susan McDowell named Miami’s new vice president for Research and Innovation
McDowell to lead strategic growth of research activities and oversee the management of research operations
Three ways Miami's Center for Career Exploration and Success helps students entering the job market
More than 1,000 headshots have been taken since the Professional Headshot Booth arrived in the fall
The Miami alumna is director of Medical Operations of the Air Force’s Office of the Surgeon General in Falls Church, Virginia
With so many events to choose from on campus, we highlighted 10 worth checking out next week
All campus events can be found on the Events Calendar, linked below
Study finds riding an e-bike can provide a good workout and encourage active transportation
Meixia Zhao receives NSF CAREER award for maize genetics research
Big data generated from the project will be used to develop courses for Miami students interested in big data science and advanced plant science
