Melissa Chase (SLAM) wins Darcy Shriver Academic Impact Award
Melissa Chase, from the Department of Sport Leadership and Management, received the 2025-2026 Darcy Shriver Academic Impact Award from Miami University Athletics. This award honors influential admi...
FSW faculty and staff earn state-grant supporting incoming graduate students
Miami University received a $336,000 grant through the Ohio Behavioral Health Scholarship (OBHS) Program to support Ohio’s pipeline of licensed behavioral health professionals prepared to...
Kelli Rushek and AYA ELA student publish research on Bravo and pop culture
Kelli Rushek, from the Department of Teaching, Curriculum, and Educational Inquiry, and AYA ELA student Katherine Babitsky co-authored research. They became Bravo-demics with their newest publicati...
Kayleigh Gregory awarded grant to improve maternal mental healthcare in rural populations
Kayleigh Gregory, from the Department of Family Science of Social Work, is the principal investigator on a $526,428 HRSA sub-award to Miami University through the University of Kentucky. The grant ...
Kevin Ballard selected as fellow
Kevin Ballard, from the Department of Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health, was selected as a fellow for the 2026-2027 Mid-American Conference Academic Leadership Development Program.
Kyle Timmerman, from the Department of Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health, received the Mallory-Wilson Center Faculty/Staff Recognition Award, which honors one Miami University faculty or staff per...
Kelli Rushek and Miami alumna Addie Taylor co-author article
Kelli Rushek, from the Department of Teaching, Curriculum, and Educational Inquiry, and Miami alumna Addie Taylor ’25 BA, '26 MA, co-authored an article published in the English Education...
Sherrill Sellers edits a collection of letters
Sherrill Sellers, from the Department of Family Science and Social Work, edited “The Pipeline Is Broken: Graduate Students of Color on Racism, Justice, and Joy,” a collection of...
Sherrill Sellers publishes research
Sherrill Sellers, from the Department of Family Science and Social Work, published research in the Ohio Journal of Teacher Education. Her research focuses on how narrative case studies help teacher...
Dean Smith and Mark Walsh co-authored research published
Dean Smith and Mark Walsh, both from the Department of Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health, co-authored research published in the Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies. Their work explores the ...
Kevin Ballard appointed Associate Editor
Kevin Ballard, from the Department of Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health, was appointed Associate Editor of Frontiers in Physiology for the Exercise Physiology section. He joins colleagues and prof...
Paul Reidy, from the Department of Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health, was named a Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine (FACSM). This prestigious honor recognizes a small, highly selec...
Paul Branscum, from the Department of Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health, published the third edition of his book, “Introduction to Community and Public Health.”
Sarah Watt and Briana von Mizener receive grant
Sarah Watt and Briana von Mizener, both from the Department of Educational Psychology, received an Ohio Deans Compact grant in the spring for a project titled "Building Coherent Systems of Support:...
Corinne Zimmerman received the 2026 American Kinesiology Association Doctoral National Scholar Award
Corinne Zimmerman, a 2022 SLAM alumna and incoming tenure-track faculty, received the American Kinesiology Association Doctoral National Scholar Award recipient for Doctoral-granting institutions. ...
Sean Selier work in publication
Sean Selier, from the Department of Sport Leadership and Management, published work in the Sport History Review. His article documents the hegemony of major sporting events in Atlanta and the forma...
Brian Schultz received the 2026 William H. Schubert Award
Brian Schultz, Associate Dean and TCE Professor, is the recipient of the 2026 William H. Schubert Award for Curricular Speculation. He was honored at the annual American Educational Research Associ...
Miami University sport analytics students Lauren Skelley and Blake Brewer finished top in the 2026 National Collegiate Sport Analytics Championship, which was held Feb 16 - 17 at Bridgestone Arena ...
Brian Schultz received the 2026 Society of Professors of Education Outstanding Book Award
Brian Schultz, Associate Dean and Teaching, Curriculum, and Educational Inquiry Professor, is the co-recipient of the 2026 Society of Professors of Education Outstanding Book Award for his co-autho...
Sean Selier, from the Department of Sport Leadership and Management, published work in the Journal of Issues in Intercollegiate Athletics, in collaboration with colleagues at The University of Geor...
Racheal Banda Rothrock received the 2026 Early Career Award
Racheal Banda Rothrock, TCE Assistant Professor, was selected to receive the 2026 Early Career Award from the Critical Issues in Curriculum and Cultural Studies SIG of the American Educational Rese...
Judy Alston inducted into the MLK Jr. Collegium of Scholars at Morehouse College
Judy Alston, Educational Leadership Chair and Professor, was inducted into the MLK Jr. Collegium of Scholars at Morehouse College this April. This honor celebrates individuals who have “d...
Brandy Reeves-Doyle and Kayleigh Gregory co-authored research published
Brandy Reeves-Doyle, from the Department of Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health, and Kayleigh Gregory, from the Department of Family Science and Social Work, co-authored research published in the Jo...
Helaine Alessio's capstone class clearing hiking/biking trail at Hueston Woods
Helaine Alessio's KNH 402 Capstone class is clearing a hiking/biking trail at Hueston Woods. Students receive Service Learning credit for this class, which combines personal and ecological health. ...
Christine Pacewicz published research
Christine Pacewicz, from the Department of Sport Leadership and Management, published research in the Measurement in Physical Education and Exercise Science journal. Her research examines the curre...
Jenna Alvarez featured in publication
Jenna Alvarez, from the Department of Educational Psychology, was featured in the Counselor's Corner by the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision. Her featured publication, “...
Adam Beissel publishes research
Adam Beissel, from the Department of Sport Leadership and Management, published research in the Soccer & Society journal, surrounding the circumstances of the 2026 North American Men’...
Alex Claiborne publishes research in the Journal of Applied Physiology
Alex Claiborne, from the Department of Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health, published research in the Journal of Applied Physiology. His latest research shows that higher volumes of exercise during ...
Jay Kimiecik, associate professor, recently published an article in The Journal of Positive Psychology examining why many young people are experiencing diminished psychological well-being and how p...
Miami faculty, students and alumna publish interdisciplinary literacy manuscript
Kelli Rushek, Ph.D., assistant professor of English education, Addie Taylor, Class of 2025 and current economics graduate student, Lada Gallant, AYA English language arts, Class of 2026, and Patric...
Ballard and Timmerman publish editorial in Frontiers in Physiology
Kevin Ballard, associate professor, and Kyle Timmerman, professor and department chair in the Department of Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health, have published an editorial in Frontiers in Physiolog...
Molly Sawyer presents at Hawaii International Conference on Education
Molly Sawyer, director of clinical placements and field experience for Miami University’s College of Education, Health, and Society, presented her work, “Fueling future teachers...
Stavres contributes new insights to metabolic health research
Congratulations to Jon Stavres, Ph.D., on three recent publications that advance understanding of cardiometabolic health, digital assessment, and metabolic intervention science. His work spans smar...
Smith co-authors critique of spinal manipulation review
Dean Smith, clinical professor in the Department of Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health, co-authored a new publication in the European Journal of Integrative Medicine. The article, “Opinio...
Rushek, Batchelor, and Schultz receive MHJF grant
Kelli Rushek, Kathy Batchelor and Brian Schultz, all from the Department of Teaching, Curriculum, and Educational Inquiry, received a $20,000 grant from the Martha Holden Jennings Foundation to sup...
Primary education student presents research at Lilly Conference
Primary education major Hayoung Cho shared her work at the Lilly Conference, presenting research developed in collaboration with her mentor, Professor Lena Lee from the Department of Teaching, Curr...
Miami researchers study Gen Z attitudes toward insects as alternative protein source
Beth Miller, professor in the Department of Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health, collaborated with Matthew Bennett, a 2023 undergraduate nutrition graduate who completed Miami’s graduate D...
Berg publishes study on body ownership and motor experience in Psychological Research
William Berg, professor in the Department of Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health at Miami University, has published new research in Psychological Research examining how long-term motor experience ma...
Miami University faculty members Ganiva Reyes, Racheal Rothrock, and Ann Mackenzie from the Department of Teaching, Curriculum, and Educational Inquiry, Angela Curl from the Department of Family Sc...
Kelli Rushek, assistant professor, and Katherine Batchelor, professor, in the Department of Teaching, Curriculum, and Educational Inquiry, along with five adolescent and young adult (AYA) English l...
Chirambo, Chen, and Scribner publish in the Journal of Cases in Educational Leadership
Doctoral students Edmund Mtangwanika Chirambo and Jing Chen, along with associate professor Samantha M. Paredes Scribner, all from Miami University’s Department of Educational Leadership,...
Miami trio receives funds for Storefronts Community Arts Collaborative
Jeff Kruth, assistant professor of Architecture and Interior Design, and Ashley Goos, director of Dance, in collaboration with Scott Sander, assistant chair of Teaching, Curriculum, and Educational...
Pedagogical collaborations between SLAM and TCE highlighted at international conference
Visiting Assistant Professor Jordan Goffena from the Department of Sport Leadership and Management (SLAM) and Ann MacKenzie, associate professor in the Department of Teaching, Curriculum, and Educa...
Kimiecik presents on narrative pedagogy and athlete wellbeing
Jay Kimiecik, associate professor of Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health, recently gave two conference presentations. With Carlyn Kimiecik, he presented Stories of Narrative Pedagogy: Integrating Th...
James receives funding for Kinship Navigator Program evaluation
Anthony James, professor of Family Science and Social Work, received $4,600 from the Butler County Educational Service Center for the project Evaluation of the Butler County (OH) Kinship Navigator ...
Reeves-Doyle publishes on mental health and institutional support
Brandy Reeves-Doyle, assistant professor of kinesiology, nutrition, and health at Miami University, has an article in press with the American Journal of Health Studies titled “Depression,...
Kuvalanka and student co-authors publish article in Journal of Family Theory & Review
Kate Kuvalanka, professor of family science and social work, and student co-authors Jason Abram, a current MSW student, and Sophia Goldberg, a current undergraduate, recently published an article i...
Alessio earns Shetler Diabetes Research Award for study on exercise and prediabetes
Helaine Alessio, professor in the Department of Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health, has been awarded the Madalene and George Shetler Diabetes Research Award for her proposal, Novel Exercise Interve...
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...
Smith co-authors study on chiropractic continuing education
Dean Smith, clinical professor of kinesiology, nutrition, and health at Miami University, co-authored “Continuing education for the chiropractic profession: a cross-sectional study analyz...
Kimiecik publishes in top well-being journal
Jay Kimiecik, associate professor of kinesiology, nutrition, and health at Miami University, co-authored “The self at play: Exploring the core developmental origins of positive psychologi...
Schultz co-authors new book on student-centered curriculum
Brian D. Schultz, professor and Virginia Todd Memorial Scholar of Curriculum Studies and associate dean in Miami University’s College of Education, Health and Society, has co-authored Stu...
Morris co-edits new book on ethics, animals, and sport
Sam Morris, clinical professor in Sport Leadership and Management, recently co-edited Sport and Species with Gabriela Tymowski-Gionet of the University of New Brunswick. Published by Routledge, the...
Faculty secure $60,000 grant to support teacher education and student wellness
Ganiva Reyes, associate professor in the Department of Teaching, Curriculum, and Educational Inquiry (TCE), Racheal Banda Rothrock, assistant professor (TCE), Angela Curl, associate professor in th...
Rushek and Abram publish on educators’ role in addressing human trafficking
Jason Abram, MSW student, and Kelli Rushek, assistant professor in the Department of Teaching, Curriculum, and Educational Inquiry, published their research in the Journal of Contemporary Issues in...
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...
Sarah Woodruff receives funding from the Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital
Sarah Woodruff, director of the Discovery Center for Evaluation, Research, and Professional Development, received $33,121 from the Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital, pass-through...
Yue Li receives funding from Youngstown State University
Yue Li, associate director of the Discovery Center for Evaluation, Research, and Professional Development, received $41,944 from Youngstown State University, with pass-through from the National Sci...
Gregory contributes to four new publications on public health, education, and health disparities
Kayleigh Gregory, assistant professor in the Department of Family Science and Social Work, is co-author of four recent publications spanning topics in public health, healthcare equity, and social w...
Reeves-Doyle co-authors study on well-being and success of international women of color in college
Brandy Reeves-Doyle, assistant professor in the Department of Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health, is a co-author of an upcoming publication in The Journal of American College Health. The article, D...
Beissel co-edits book on 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup
Adam Beissel, associate professor in the Department of Sport Leadership and Management, has co-edited a new book, Critical Perspectives on the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup: Events, Issues,...
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...
Batchelor and Rushek awarded CTE Ignite grant for AI project
Katherine Batchelor, Ph.D, professor, and Kelli Rushek, Ph.D, assistant professor, in the Department of Teaching, Curriculum, and Educational Inquiry, received the Center for Teaching Excellence (C...
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 ...
Lydia Ballenger named Fellow of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Congratulations to Lydia Ballenger, Director of the Dietetic Internship in the Department of Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health, on being designated a Fellow of the Academy of Nutrition and Dieteti...
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...
Schultz receives funds for TEACh Cincinnati
Brian Schultz, associate dean for external relations and partnerships in the College of Education, Health, and Society, received $32,000 from the Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile, Jr. Foundation for th...
Li receives funds from Lifetown Columbus
Yue Li, associate director of the Discovery Center for Evaluation, Research, and Professional Development, received $48,697 from Lifetown Columbus for the project entitled "Evalua...
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...
Smith co-authors study on effects of simulated hyper-gravity on walking biomechanics
Dean Smith, clinical professor in the Department of Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health at Miami University, co-authored a new publication in Biomechanics titled “Effects of Simulated Hype...
Misco and Gross publish on teaching birthright citizenship
Tom Misco, professor of Teaching, Curriculum, and Educational Inquiry, and graduate student Erik Gross co-authored an article in Social Studies Research and Practice. Their piece, “Teachi...
Misco co-authors article on ToponomiCrit theory for renaming places
Tom Misco, professor of Teaching, Curriculum, and Educational Inquiry, co-authored a new article in Theory & Research in Social Education with Nathaniel Bryan and Dustin Hornbeck. The article, ...
Miami faculty awarded NIH grant to study cardiovascular recovery after inactivity
Kevin Ballard, associate professor of kinesiology, nutrition, and health at Miami University, will lead a new $422,894 research grant funded by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute of the ...
Kimieciks present at national play conference
Jay Kimiecik, associate professor of Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health, and Carlyn Kimiecik, assistant professor of Family Science and Social Work, presented at the 2025 National Conference on the...
Dean Smith co-authors chiropractic care study
Dean Smith, clinical professor in the Department of Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health at Miami University, co-authored a new article in the Journal of Contemporary Chiropractic titled “C...
Reidy project receives funding
Paul Reidy, assistant professor of Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health, received $410,071 from the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases for the project "Influence of...
Sherrill Sellers, associate dean, Amity Noltemeyer, dean, and Brian Schultz, associate dean, of the College of Education, Health and Society, received $163,675 from the Ohio Department of Education...
Racheal Banda, assistant professor; Ganiva Reyes, associate professor; and Kathy Batchelor, Miami University John Heckert Professor of the Department of Teaching, Curriculum, and Educational Inquir...
Ganiva Reyes, associate professor in the Department of Teaching, Curriculum, and Educational Inquiry, was elected to serve as chair of the Critical Issues in Curriculum and Cultural Studies SIG of ...
Dance Theatre leads EHS book drive with top donations
Congratulations to Dance Theatre for collecting the most books during the EHS literacy book drive for the Queen City Book Bank. The drive gathered over 1,450 books thanks to the generosity of EHS s...
TEACh Cincinnati receives support
Brian Schultz, associate dean for external relations and partnerships, and Amity Noltemeyer, interim dean of the College of Education, Health, and Society, received $415,000 from the U.S. Departmen...
Gregory presents research at conference in D.C.
Kayleigh Gregory, assistant professor of Family Science and Social Work, recently presented her research on quality maternal health care at the Postpartum Support International Conference held in W...
Abby Helsinger, senior research associate for the Discovery Center, recently co-authored a study exploring the relationship between digital problem-solving skills and external political efficacy in...
Kimiecik earns Cortland alumni honor
Jay Kimiecik, associate professor of Kinesiology, was the recipient of SUNY Cortland’s Distinguished Educator Award, sponsored by the SUNY Cortland Alumni Association. Those selected are ...
Thomas Poetter, professor of Educational Leadership, is author of “Curriculum Fragments: A Currere Journey through Life Processes” published in July by Routledge. The book &...
Alexandra Bagg ‘23 prepares for medical school through her analysis of the impacts that e-bikes have on older adults’ glucose levels.