Three new graduate degree programs to be offered at CEC
Students can soon take advantage of M.Eng programs in Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, and Mechanical and Smart Manufacturing Engineering.
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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
You are enough (Advice for my first-year self)
Part two of our special summer series continues with more advice and inspiration from successful students who have already been through it all.
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 ...
Diverse Student Spotlight: 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
Tech Fee call for proposals coming in August
The next round of the Student Technology Fee Competitive Proposal Process will begin on Monday, August 19, with a final deadline of September 29.
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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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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
Never give up (Advice for my first-year self)
Advice and inspiration from successful students who have already been through it all
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
Weekly Tech Update for July 15, 2024
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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...
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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
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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
Myth busting college stereotypes
We get to the bottom of everything you thought you knew about college
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
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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...
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...
Geography Planning and Society Trip to Minneapolis
GPS Trip to Minneapolis April 12-15, 2024 Friday, April 12 Six members of the Geography and Planning Society departed Oxford in the morning and made our first stop for a late lunch in Chicago. We h...
Search begins for new dean of the College of Education, Health, and Society
Miami is partnering with Storbeck Search and Associates
Miamians account for record number of national fellowships in 2023-2024
30-plus current students and recent alumni have earned honors
Headline Highlights: Miami and Miamians in the news in May
Our editors' picks provide a snapshot of recent news media coverage
Authors, Accolades, and Achievements
Miami students win three national SPJ Mark of Excellence awards
First-place honors include campus reporting, feature writing, and sports writing
Listen to the NPR-WVXU interview with Campbell and Scott
Anna Martin, B.A. in Architecture received the award in May.
New buildings, milestones, and more highlight Miami academic year
Clinical Health Sciences and Wellness facility and McVey Data Science both opened on Oxford campus in 2023-2024
Miami Media Highlights May 20-26
Journal-News, May 24: Campus statue unveiled for Miami U. business school backerMiami University President Gregory Crawford is quoted in this story on the new sculpture honoring Richard and Joyce F...
EHS faculty members honored with Richard T. Delp Outstanding Faculty Award
Professors Kevin Bush (EDP/FSW) and Jeffrey Wanko (TCE) have been awarded EHS's Richard T. Delp Outstanding Faculty Award. In 1992, Richard and Emily Delp Smucker established the Richard T. Delp Ou...
Miami seniors named as Astronaut Scholars for 2024
Scholarships given to students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics
Miami University President Gregory Crawford signs the Miami 2040 Climate Action Plan
“A commitment to carbon neutrality and our ongoing efforts toward a more sustainable campus are among the greatest gifts we can give future generations,” President Crawford said
GFP graduate continues crucial role in PK-12 environmental education, wins exemplary teaching award
Global Field Program (GFP) graduate Rachel Arbor '23 of Beacon, New York, won the National Middle Level Science Teachers Association's Paul DeHart Hurd Award for Exemplary Middle Level Sc...
Reflections from two senior superstars (part 1)
Hear a conversation that recaps the entire four-year experiences of two amazing students
Miami’s trustees approve three new degree programs
New master's degree, two new bachelor's degrees will be available to students
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
Sights and sounds from the Class of 2024
View photos and video from the Spring Commencement ceremony
Spring 2024 Faculty Writing Fellows
The Howe Center for Writing Excellence and Howe Writing Across the Curriculum (HWAC) program are thrilled to welcome 13 new Miami faculty members as Faculty Writing Fellows Program alumni.
Pepper Stetler in the New York Times: ‘Disabled Adults Shouldn’t Have to Pay This Price to Marry’
Rather than keeping people with disabilities above the poverty line, Supplemental Security Income (S.S.I.) restrictions are preventing them from leading independent lives and marrying
Visionary support helps build Center for Supply Chain Excellence
"Having exposure to supply chain management was an important part of my career accomplishments.”
Reflections from two senior superstars (part 2)
Continuing a conversation that recaps the entire four-year experiences of two amazing students
Miami Media Highlights May 13-19
NBC-WDTN, Ch. 2, May 19: Miami University celebrates over 4,000 degrees at commencementThis article shares that the Miami University 185th commencement was held on Saturday, May 18. Brian Niccol, c...
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...
Joseph Carlin, 2024 Mallory-Wilson Center Faculty/Staff Recognition Award
Professor in the Department of Microbiology Director of the Mallory-Wilson Center for Healthcare Education Co-developer of the Premedical and Pre-health Studies co-major Teaches Medical Bacteriolo...
Project Dragonfly Students Awarded Scholarships
Seven Miami University graduate students in Project Dragonfly’s Advanced Inquiry Program (AIP) and Global Field Program (GFP) were recently awarded scholarships totaling $10,750.
HCWE Hosts Successful April Workshops on Teaching and AI Tools
In April, the Howe Center for Writing Excellence (HCWE) organized three workshops, including a two-part series on teaching Syntheses/Literature Reviews and a special workshop on AI tools for Farmer...
Voices: 2024 Farmer School of Business Commencement
A sampling of the words from the 2024 divisional recognition ceremony.
The Writer's Progress 2024: This Is Howe We Do It
On May 10th, the Howe Center for Writing Excellence (HCWE) hosted its annual event "The Writer's Progress," bringing Miami writers together to celebrate, connect, and reflect.
The Class of 2024 showed 'remarkable determination and adaptability' during pandemic
Graduating seniors Simon DeBruin and Karli Spaid, and master’s student Marina Mendes ’22, share what they gained from COVID-19 experience
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’
An international student from Spain, Paula reflects on journeys in entrepreneurship, navigating cultural differences, and finding growth through hockey.
40-plus businesses have been started by Miami students while still in college
Mad Rabbit Tattoo’s co-founders discovered their shared passion early
Farmer Family Sculpture Park dedicated
The sculpture depicts the man whose name the business school bears and his wife.
Advanced Inquiry Program (AIP) graduate student Grace Ali created a biological art-stream video series on three threatened/endangered species from each region of California’s San Bernardino C...
Celebrate the Class of 2024 with 185th Spring Commencement ceremony May 18
Chipotle chairman and CEO Brian Niccol ’96 will deliver address to nearly 4,100 degree candidates
New Wi-Fi options available May 22
As part of a larger initiative to improve the overall security, features, and performance of the Miami Wi-Fi infrastructure, IT Services will be making some enhancements to the available Wi-Fi netw...
Embedding Global Citizenship Outcomes into Course Sequences
As a liberal education curriculum, Miami Plan outcomes are not achieved by a single list of coursework. Rather, they are embedded across the curriculum.
Miami Media Highlights May 6-12
New York Times, May 12: Disabled Adults Shouldn’t Have to Pay This Price to MarryPepper Stetler, professor of Art History, wrote this column on Supplemental Security Income, a federal pro...
Finding support at Miami University, connected by the same red tie
Jack Fazio, former student trustee, becomes an advocate for student mental health
Dining locations to be closed May 20-27
Miami Dining Services will reopen May 28
Miami engineers race ahead in AIChE ChemE Car Contest
Created for a Senior Design project, this CEC student team's ChemE car has qualified for a national competition in November.
Dr. Daniel Farr announced as new Director of Bands and Assistant Professor of Music
Farr is expected to start July 1, 2024.
Professor Leah Wasburn-Moses Updates and Publishes Ohio Foster Care Youth Guide
The Ohio Child Welfare Training Program has released an updated version of its youth guide, originally developed by Professor Leah Wasburn-Moses and EHS Social Work alum Bethany Strauss ’...
Beyond High Street: Gopa Dobson
Her favorite building on Miami's campus? Millett Hall. Why? Listen and find out!
Revisiting Reframe Episode 5: The Enigma of Elegance: Unraveling the Intricacies of Movement
In this episode of our podcast, we sit down with William Berg, professor of Kinesiology, to delve into the intricacies of human movement.
2024 FSB faculty award winners named
Eight Farmer School professors earned nine awards from the Farmer School this year
EHS Dean's Advisory Councils' Awards
This year’s graduate and undergraduate dean’s advisory councils developed an EHS Awards program. The 2024 inaugural winners are: 2024 Outstanding Graduate Research Award Recipie...
‘Entrepreneurship changes people’s lives’
Miami’s Entrepreneurship program is about more than starting a business
Associated Student Government announces 2024 Outstanding Professor Award, top 10 nominees
Patrick Haney, professor of Political Science, received the 2024 award
University statement regarding demonstrations
Miami University’s top priority is the safety and well being of all of our students
Founding editor of new Oxford Free Press uses skills learned at Miami
The MacMillan Hall classroom was a gift from Miami University to the Tribe in 2022 to commemorate their unique 50-year relationship
Inside the life of a rising college band
You never know what might be just around the next corner in college
Celebrating the inaugural graduation of the dual pathway teaching program
The College of Education, Health, and Society’s first cohort of students completing the dual pathway program are graduating! A senior recognition event was held at Oxford LaRosa’...
EHS alum enjoys vibrant retirement
EHS alum Stephanie Putnam describes how the region's vibrant social scene and plentiful activities have shaped her retirement experience.
Eight EHS faculty members recognized for making an impact on the Class of 2024
Student Life asked the class of 2024 who made an impact on their college journey, and here are the EHS faculty members they named: Adam Beissel, Ph.D. – Associate Professor of Sports Lead...
Professor Nancy Parkinson's initiative wins support from MIAMI Women Giving Circle
Congratulations to Professor Nancy Parkinson, whose Miami Student Online Pantry Pick List Program has been successfully funded through the MIAMI Women Giving Circle Hawk Tank event! This initiative...
Professor Elisa Abes accepted to the Antisemitism Summer Institute at GWU
We are thrilled to announce that Professor Elisa Abes has been accepted into the highly competitive Antisemitism Summer Institute hosted by the Graduate School of Education and Human Development at...
Inspiring Lifelong Learning: Professor Kate Rousmaniere’s Profound Impact at Miami University
The Miami Student: ‘She’s connecting to us’: How one professor has impacted the lives of her students
The Miami Student: Nancy Parkinson: From passion to profession
ShareFest: Donate your items during Move-Out Week, May 16-21
Drop off your items at Chestnut Fields Parking Lot, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Miami Media Highlights April 29-May 5
WGN, Ch. 9, May 5: Backstory with Larry PotashThis program features Robert Thurston, professor emeritus of History, speaking on the history of coffee. WVXU 91.7, May 2: Miami University unveils scu...
The journey to her master’s in Nursing was a global one
Marina Mendes is one of the first to graduate from Miami University’s MSN program and is already looking ahead to her doctorate
In this episode of Reframe, the podcast from the College of Education, Health, and Society at Miami University, we present an eye-opening discussion that draws striking parallels between the worlds...
Miami Expanding Peer Education
The Division of Student Life has provided structured opportunities for students to learn from their peers for decades. This year has seen the biggest expansion to date.
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
Weekly Tech Update: Your What's What of IT News
Check out everything going on with IT this week!
This is Howe We Do It Podcast Launch Announcement
The Howe Center for Writing Excellence (HCWE) is excited to announce the launch of its new podcast series, “This is Howe We Do it.”
Miami University SLAM students experience the SheBelieves Summit in Chicago
Six students from Miami University's Sport Leadership and Management (SLAM) program participated in the 2024 SheBelieves Summit, an educational and networking event hosted by U.S. Soccer and Deloit...
Alumni Katherine Coy Smith releases book on art education leadership
Katherine Coy Smith, a 2016 doctoral graduate of the College of Education, Health, and Society and Department of Educational Leadership, recently published a book titled "Autobiographical Lectures ...
Journey to Miami one of dedication
Unique blend of interests leads to Master’s in Entrepreneurship and Emerging Technology
Miami University dedicates Leonardo Drew’s ‘Number 381’
This is the renowned artist’s first bronze sculpture intended as permanent outdoor public art
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 ‘...
Recent phishing scams: Google Docs and QR codes
Please read carefully and remember: Stay vigilant!
Beta Gamma Sigma chapter announces new cohort of invitees
82 students invited to be part of this year's cohort.
Miami’s chief procurement officer earns top 10 award
Mark Taylor was finalist for Supply Chain and Procurement Professional of the Year
Momentum is building at the Lee and Rosemary Fisher Innovation College@Elm, where Entrepreneurship students and student-founders find mentorship and guidance
Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Students Share Their Reasons "Why Miami"
Hear stories from members of the Miami University RedHawk Racing Club as they share what they've been working on this year.
Associate Professor of Art Joomi Chung to be featured in upcoming art exhibition
"dragon, etc." exhibition unveils diverse interpretations of Asian mythology
Miami's Knight Abowitz begins term as president-elect of the Philosophy of Education Society
Miami professor will serve as president in 2025-2026
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
Over a decade has passed since Opera News hailed Miami Opera Theater as the region’s "hidden gem." Since then, the program has garnered significant acclaim, earning seven prestigious awar...
Revisiting Reframe Episode 3: Cultivating Agility in Education: Embracing the Evolving Classroom
On this episode of Reframe, the podcast from the College of Education, Health, and Society at Miami University, Michelle Cosmah, a clinical faculty member in the Department of Teaching, Curriculum,...
Faculty, Students, Volunteers and Community Members recognized at the 2024 Richard and Carole Cocks Art Museum's Annual Meeting for their many contributions to the museum in support of our mis...
Geography and Planning Society Trip to Pittsburgh
GPS Trip to Pittsburgh March 10-12, 2023 Friday, March 10 After departing Oxford, we stopped in Zanesville, Ohio, for lunch at Tom’s Ice Cream Bowl and a tour of the city’s uniq...
Reimagining the Academy conference at Miami this fall puts out call for proposals
The theme, Coalition-Building in a Divided World, spotlights collaborations across units, organizations, disciplines, and borders
Headline Highlights: Miami and Miamians in the news in April
Our editors' picks provide a snapshot of recent news media coverage
Miami Media Highlights April 22-28
Spectrum News 13 Online, April 28, Miami University celebrates alumni entrepreneursThis story focuses on the inaugural RedHawk50, which lists the fastest-growing companies started by Miami graduate...
Beyond High Street: Jillian Griffiths
Jillian is a 1992 Farmer School accountancy graduate
Miami’s Nursing graduate program celebrates first cohort of MSN trained nurses
Nursing Department ready to help fill strong demand for primary care providers nationally
Honors College gives recognition to KNH faculty member
Recipients selected by the Honors Student Advisory and Activities Board.
Miami faculty and students publish study on critical literacies in language education
Teaching, Curriculum, and Educational Inquiry faculty members Kelli Rushek and Katherine Batchelor, along with students Julia Beaumont, Ava Shaffer, and Delaney Barrett, have published a study in t...
Miami University's Nutrition Program Achieves Perfect Match Rate for Fourth Consecutive Year
Miami University's nutrition/dietetics program celebrates a remarkable achievement, securing a 100% match rate for its undergraduate students in the national dietetic internship matching process fo...
Butler County Board of Commissioners awards $10 million to Miami University
Funding is in support of advanced manufacturing workforce and innovation hub
Announcing the Winners of the Spring 2024 HWC Writing Contest
We are thrilled to announce the winners of the Spring 2024 Howe Writing Center Writing Contest! This semester’s contest invited Miami writers to produce a poem or poem sequence inspired by a ...
Weekly Tech Update: Your What's What of IT News
We have lots of exciting events coming up! Read all about them now!
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
The Marcum was constructed in 1982 on the former site of the Oxford Female College, which later become Fisher Hall. Today The Marcum continues to stand as a symbol of growth, adaptation, and sustai...
Helping audiences experience the Antarctic Peninsula virtually and engaging with STEM
Global Field Program (GFP) graduate Susan Dorsey '19 of Baltimore, Maryland, has completed a number of deliverables for her Grosvenor Teacher Fellowship...
Dragonfly Visiting Assistant Professor Michelle Szydlowski Ph.D, Department of Biology, was recently published in the book, Emerging Voices for Animals in Tourism...
Addressing inclusion problems in STEM
This month current Global Field Program (GFP) student Aurelia Valente of Sante Fe, New Mexico, presented "Disability Inclusion in STEM Academia" at RedHawk Talks...
Soon-to-be-graduate finds conservation voice, starts wildlife non-profit
Meg Sczyrba of Portland, Oregon, who is an Advanced Inquiry Program (AIP) student in Miami's Biology Department, will earn a Master of Arts next month.
Sounds of spring: Student ensemble concerts, theater, and dance performances
Enjoy one - or all - of these end-of-semester performances
Dragonfly students amplify primate conservation through research and media
Current Dragonfly students Maegan Leavendusky (at right) of Mayetta, Kansas, and Rachel Medley of Lexington, Kentucky, recently traveled to Cameroon, West Africa, where they worked on The Great Ape...
Creativity City 2024 takes over Uptown Park
Yearly event celebrates creativity in all its forms.
Dan Darkow Named Director of Miller Center
Dan Darkow is the Miller Center for Student Disability Services new director, as of April 15, 2024.
Alumni Spotlight: Grayson Myers ‘20
Former Music Education major finds success at OMEA
A note of thanks to our good stewards on this Earth Day
Global Field Program (GFP) graduate student Melanie Branson of Ridgecrest, California, was published in The News Review, a weekly newspaper of the Indian Wells Valley (IWV).
Researching the power of social media for zoos
Advanced Inquiry Program (AIP) graduate student Ezekiel Miller of Cleveland, Ohio, was published in the journal of Social Work in Mental Health.
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.
Combating parachute science in Latin America
Global Field Program (GFP) graduate Emily Utset '23 of New York, New York, was published in the journal of Conservation Biology.
Addressing real-world problems through citizen science
Global Field Program (GFP) graduate Safiya Sabir '21 of New York, New York, was published in NSTA's Connected Science Learning.
Improving life through city park community gardens
Global Field Program (GFP) graduate Lindsey Smith '23 of Columbia, Missouri, published an article, "Community Gardens in City Parks,"
Connecting history and science through interpretive presentations
Global Field Program (GFP) graduate Luetta Jean Coonrod '12 of Lombard, Illinois, wrote an article about her experience as an interpretive presenter on women’s roles...