Miami earns the Seal of Prevention for the fifth consecutive year
Miami recognized for the fifth year for care, inclusion, and wellness.
Miami earns the Seal of Prevention for the fifth consecutive year
Miami University students are at the center of efforts led by the Office of Student Wellness to build a campus culture of care, support, and connection.
Miami has earned the Campus Prevention Network’s (CPN’s) Seal of Prevention award for the fifth year in a row. This award recognizes the university’s commitment to student safety, wellness, and inclusion.
Launched in 2020, the CPN Seal of Prevention honors colleges that commit to campus safety and student success through digital prevention programs. The seal indicates that the institution makes meaningful contributions to student success, campus climate, and community well-being. 
“This recognition is a great reminder that our collective work is making a difference, helping Miami be a place where well-being is more than a buzzword or goal, but a practice we live every day,” said Steve Large, assistant vice president for health and wellness for student life.
At Miami, first-year students complete two online modules on alcohol education and sexual assault prevention before their first semester. During their first year, students also take a follow-up module called Step Up! through their first year experience course. The module focuses on bystander intervention and equips students to help peers in various situations.
CPN notes that the Seal of Prevention “represents the highest standard for online prevention education, with a rigorous set of criteria” that ensures schools are making a measurable impact across critical areas such as sexual assault, alcohol and drug abuse, mental health, and community building.
Rebecca Young, director of the Office of Student Wellness, said the Seal of Prevention highlights specific program elements. However, Miami’s initiatives go beyond that.
Young explained, “The Seal of Prevention examines particular components, but we exceed the requirements with programs, events, and workshops throughout the year to discuss these topics. The power behind all these initiatives comes from our students.”
“It makes me feel good that the work we as HAWKS Peer Health Educators do, as well as the many other people who are so invested in supporting overall student wellness, is having a significant impact on student life and safety," said Halie Seifert ‘27, co-president of HAWKS Peer Health Educators.
As Miami celebrates five years of recognition, the university remains focused on the future by continuing to create a campus where care, inclusion, and wellness are part of everyday life.
