Primary Education program earns A+ in teacher preparedness
The National Council on Teacher Quality recognized Miami for its excellence in reading instruction.
Educational Psychology News
Gift from Miami faculty member expands youth leadership statewide
When Leah Wasburn-Moses began studying how minimal interventions could create meaningful change for young people, she did not expect that two decades of research, teaching, and community partnershi...
EHS faculty lead projects that strengthen interdisciplinary learning
Two teams of faculty from Miami University’s College of Education, Health, and Society recently showcased projects supported by EHS Interprofessional Grants. The first project, led by Nan...
Miamians prep meal bags for Talawanda families
Senior clinical professor Ashley Cartell Johnson and her students are helping meet a local need through a class project that provides shelf-stable meal bags for Talawanda families.
Lauren Smallwood elected Hamilton’s next vice mayor
Miami University alum Lauren Smallwood, a graduate of the School Psychology program in the College of Education, Health, and Society, has been elected Hamilton’s next vice mayor following...
Experts discuss young children’s well-being in the digital era
Miami University School Psychology Assistant Professor Cara Dillon joined an international panel of scholars on November 26 for Inter-conversations 17: Young Children’s Well-being in the Digi...
Alvarez co-authors neurodiversity article with grad student Shirley in top counseling journal
Jenna Alvarez, associate clinical professor in the Department of Educational Psychology, recently co-authored a publication in Professional School Counseling, a leading journal in the field. The ar...
Spanish education student wins award for research on career text messaging
Miami University student Janelle Tipton, a Spanish education major, presented research at the Fall Undergraduate Summer Scholars Showcase on using text messages to help recent high school graduates...
Dillon publishes two manuscripts on school interventions and AI assessment
Cara Dillon, assistant professor in the Department of Educational Psychology, had two manuscripts published this summer. The first, The PAX Good Behavior Game: A Scoping Review of Implementation an...
Wasburn-Moses publishes new text on special education practice
Leah Wasburn-Moses, professor of Educational Psychology, has published a new book, Special Education in Practice: A Concise Introduction (Routledge). The six-chapter text introduces foundational to...
Debbie Hansel retires after 26 years of service to Miami University
After more than 26 years of dedicated service across multiple departments, Debbie Hansel is retiring from Miami University, capping off a career defined by connection, campus-wide experience, and a...
Miami students contribute to research on math interventions with faculty support
Students Julianne Locke and Alyssa Fesenmyer from the school psychology program contributed to a publication on fraction learning interventions for sixth graders with math difficulties. They comple...
Miami University College of Education, Health and Society launches new LinkedIn group for alumni
Miami University’s College of Education, Health and Society has created a new LinkedIn group to connect alumni and foster ongoing engagement. The group will be moderated with the support ...
EHS recipients earn Hawk Tank grants for literacy training and community engagement
Two College of Education, Health and Society representatives were among the eight winners of Miami University’s 2025 Hawk Tank competition, hosted by the MIAMI Women Giving Circle. Sarah ...
Sabnis and McAllister co-author article in NASP's Communiqué
EDP Associate Professor Sujay Sabnis and second-year school psychology graduate student PJ McAllister were co-authors on an article published in Communiqué, the official magazine of the Na...
EHS funds three experiential learning projects bridging academic disciplines
The initiatives prepare students for real-world collaboration across mental health, education, and nutrition fields
Dillon receives national research award to explore AI use in schools
Cara Dillon, assistant professor of school psychology in Miami’s Department of Educational Psychology, has received a $13,217 Early Career Research Award from the Society for the Study of...
EHS students and faculty visit Statehouse to discuss education, health, and community needs
On March 26th, a group of 14 EHS students, faculty, and staff joined Miami University's Office of ASPIRE and Government Relations Network at the Ohio Statehouse for their annual Alternativ...
EHS faculty earn tenure and promotions
Miami University’s College of Education, Health, and Society recognizes faculty members who have been granted tenure and promotions for their contributions to teaching, research, and service.
Miami school psychology students present research at national convention
Miami University school psychology graduate students Lisa Roessner and P.J. McCallister presented their research last week at the 2025 National Association of School Psychologists Annual Convention...
Miami faculty awarded grant for Head Start needs assessment
Faculty from Miami University’s College of Education, Health, and Society have received a $15,712 award from the Butler County Educational Service Center to assess the needs of Butler Cou...
Miami University honors faculty and staff at Years of Service Recognition Ceremony
Miami University celebrated the dedication of its faculty and staff during the 15-25-30 Years of Service Recognition Ceremony on Tuesday, Feb. 11, at 3 p.m. at ASC Pavilion. The event recognized th...
William “Bill” Farling, a visionary leader in school psychology, was instrumental in founding the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), where he later served as E...
Miami faculty member co-authors study on innovative teaching strategies for future school counselors
Jenna Alvarez, associate clinical professor in Miami University’s Department of Educational Psychology, collaborated with researchers from Clemson University, Wright State University, and...
Congratulations to the Fall 2024 Faculty Writing Fellows Cohort
The Howe Center for Writing Excellence and Howe Writing Across the Curriculum (HWAC) program welcome Miami faculty members as new Faculty Writing Fellows alumni.
Miami students conduct mock evaluation team meeting in interdisciplinary training
Graduate and undergraduate students from Miami University’s College of Education, Health, and Society participated in an interdisciplinary training event at Shriver Center, collaborating ...