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. ...
Google for Startups welcomes Miami student’s TransferU platform
Strengthened tech support represents a major step forward for the college credit transfer project
Authors, Accolades, and Achievements
One idea, lasting impact: How Kenadie Glasgow built a Special Olympics tradition at Miami
Swimmer developed idea after experience in Scott Osterfeld’s class
SBCOE’s Robison recognized for impact on students and families
Miami’s Ohio School-Based Center for Excellence works with K-12 schools around the state
Miamians honored during annual awards ceremony
Recipients recognized for research, work with students, and service to the community
'I think we're going to do well' One team's journey through Social Innovation Weekend
Students from across Miami came together to identify problems and possible solutions around the topic of literacy
Miami University's new EHS graduate program built on the idea that healthcare needs educators, not just experts
Lunch Bunch initiative flourishes at Miami
Program was founded in 2023 and connects students, faculty, and community members with disabilities
Promotion and tenure granted to 35
Miami University's board of trustees approved the promotion and/or tenure of 32 faculty members and three librarians at its Feb. 27 meeting
Creative Career Day connects students with creative professionals
Representatives from 16 different organization are scheduled to attend
'The lifeblood of what happens at a university'
Miami graduate students turn global experience into lasting impact
Two master’s students from the Department of Teaching, Curriculum, and Educational Inquiry travel to Luxembourg through the Menard Family Center for Democracy
Miami employees recognized for 15, 25, 30 years of service
'They provide a stability and unity to Miami that makes it a special place to all of us,' Miami University President Gregory Crawford said
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...
Presenting the RedHawk50 class of 2025!
The award honors the fastest-growing private companies founded or led by Miami University alumni
Five students, alumni named Fulbright Semifinalists
Five Miami students and alumni are semifinalists in the 2026-2027 Fulbright U.S. Student Program competition. Two undergraduates, one graduate student, and two alumni have been recommended by the U...
Miami alumna builds early career in college admission and student access
Leah Evans, a 2024 graduate of Miami University’s Master of Science in Student Affairs in Higher Education program, is already making an impact in college admission and student access as ...
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...
Authors, Accolades, and Achievements
Miami alumna builds global career in clinical research training
Jessie Bayer, a 2017 Miami University graduate with a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology and a 2019 master’s degree in kinesiology, has built a career that connects research, trai...
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...
Parker prepares to study abroad (Part 1: The adventure begins)
It isn’t just about where you go. It’s also about who you become along the way.
Mackenzie Morgan earns OATE fall outstanding student teacher award
Mackenzie Morgan, a Miami University student teacher, has been selected to receive the Ohio Association of Teacher Educators Fall Outstanding Student Teacher Award. The recognition honors teacher c...
Miami alum builds educator support platform rooted in classroom experience
Lauren (Schmidberger) Girgash did not set out to become an entrepreneur. She set out to be a teacher. A 2014 graduate of Miami University’s integrated English language arts education prog...
Miami University answers call for inclusive education teachers with new major
The Inclusive Education major combines general and special education into integrated program
Fund for Education Abroad awards two Miami students
National scholarship provides undergraduates with up to $5000 in study abroad funding
Mae Rose earns OATE fall outstanding student teacher award
Mae Rose, a Miami University student teacher, has been selected to receive the Ohio Association of Teacher Educators Fall Outstanding Student Teacher Award. The recognition honors teacher candidate...
Miami earns perfect score on Ohio’s science of reading audit
From college classrooms to local libraries, EHS excels in reading instruction by supporting students, teachers, and families across the region
EHS alum Christine Skujins builds telehealth therapy business empowering kids through technology
For nearly two decades, Christine (Vehoski) Skujins has devoted her career to helping children strengthen the skills they need to thrive in school and everyday life. A 2004 Miami University graduat...
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...
Miami University student to graduate 100 years after great-grandmother
Lauren Skelly calls it ‘truly special’ to follow in the footsteps of her great-grandmother, who went to Western College for Women, now part of Miami’s Western campus
Beissel provides global commentary on FIFA World Cup 26 draw
Adam Beissel, associate professor in the Department of Sport Leadership and Management, was interviewed by several international outlets last week to share insights on the FIFA World Cup 26 draw.
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...
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...
Richard Moran on risk, opportunity, and finding what matters
Richard Moran believes the biggest regrets in life aren’t about the risks we take but about the ones we don’t.
AGS grant supports Literacy Lab Fellows in Miami’s TEACh program
Accelerate Great Schools (ASG) has awarded Miami University’s College of Education, Health, and Society a grant of up to $125,446 to provide last-dollar scholarship funding for three Lite...
Headline Highlights: Miami and Miamians in the news in November
Our editors' picks provide a snapshot of recent news media coverage
Graduate Research Forum 2025: Top presenter awards
Top oral and poster presentations selected from the 17th annual forum held Nov. 7
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...
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.
Miami students learn healthcare sales lessons in site visits
Students visit a pair of healthcare businesses in Cincinnati to get information and experience
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...
Miami alumna advances national nutrition policy through consulting career
Emily A. Callahan, a 2006 Miami University graduate in dietetics, has built a career at the intersection of health and nutrition science, communications, and policy as founder and principal of EAC ...
Peter Kofi Dabie nominated for OCPA award recognizing research contributions
Peter Kofi Dabie, a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Educational Leadership, has been nominated for the Outstanding Contribution to Literature or Research Award by the Ohio College Personnel As...
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...
Dompreh presents on interdependence and student success at GLACUHO conference
Bennett Dompreh, a second-year master’s student in the Student Affairs in Higher Education program, presented at the 2025 Great Lakes Association of College and University Housing Officer...
Alston shares insight on superintendent turnover in NPR WVXU report
Judy Alston, professor and chair of the Department of Educational Leadership, was featured in an NPR WVXU report examining why superintendent turnover remains high across the country. Alston discus...
Beeder offers guidance on managing holiday eating without added stress
(This synopsis was written with editorial assistance from AI tools Grammarly and ChatGPT.) Bryn Beeder, visiting instructor in kinesiology, nutrition, and health at Miami University, shares insight...
Keynote speaker announced for Re:Imagine Education Conference
Dr. Lori Meier, professor at East Tennessee State University, will serve as the keynote speaker for the 49th Re:Imagine Education Conference hosted by students from the Departments of Educational L...
Miami SLAM professor leads presidential plenary on Indigenous partnership for 2026 FIFA World Cup
Sean Seiler, visiting assistant professor in sport leadership and management, organized the Presidential Plenary and delivered a keynote at the North American Society for the Sociology of Sport con...
Miami doctoral student elected first Black woman to West Carrollton school board
Dormetria Robinson Thompson, a Miami University Ph.D. student in educational leadership, has been elected as the first Black woman to serve on the West Carrollton City School Board. A minister, for...
Alston honored with national mentoring award
Judy A. Alston, professor and chair of the Department of Educational Leadership, has been named the 2025 recipient of the Jay D. Scribner Mentoring Award from the University Council for Educational...
‘It’s a piece of history’: New bus wrap brings story of Freedom Summer around Butler County
Miami University, BCRTA collaborate to spotlight Western College’s role in quest for voting rights
Miami faculty, students help Mexico prepare for 2026 FIFA World Cup
Miami-Mexico City collaboration empowers future sport professionals ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup hosting
Miami alumnus Andy Toensmeyer honored as Educator of Excellence
Former Miami University adolescent and young adult social studies education student Andy Toensmeyer has been recognized as an Educator of Excellence by the Hamilton Community Foundation. Toensmeyer...
Educational leadership faculty model collaboration through interdisciplinary Ed.D. courses
Faculty members Joel Malin, professor, and Michael Evans, associate professor, from the Department of Educational Leadership, are fostering collaboration and innovation through the university&#...
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...
Miamisburg High School students explore sport science careers at Miami
Students from Miamisburg High School’s Exercise Science class visited Miami University for a hands-on learning experience with faculty from the Sport Leadership and Management (SLAM) depa...
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...
Tammy Schwartz co-authors article on teacher housing challenges for The Conversation
Tammy Schwartz, director of Miami University’s Urban Cohort, co-authored a new article for The Conversation with Jeff Kruth, assistant professor of architecture, examining how rising hous...
To have a village, you have to be a villager
Learning to lead and teach, stay true to yourself, and how every setback is a path to personal growth
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 graduate student recognized for excellence in social studies education
Becca Borton, a Miami University alumna and current graduate student in the Department of History, was recognized at the 69th Ohio Council for the Social Studies Annual Conference. Borton, who also...
EHS faculty earn Student Technology Fee awards to enhance student learning and research
Six faculty members in Miami’s Department of Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health received FY26 Student Technology Fee awards totaling more than $55,000 to expand opportunities for hands-on...
Immersive VR tech transforms how Miami trains the next generation of Social Workers
Through lifelike VR case studies, students learn to see, listen, and respond with empathy while building real-world decision-making skills
FSW students support local families through community partnership with TOPSS
Students in Professor Kate Kuvalanka’s FSW 261 classes in the Department of Family Science and Social Work partnered this semester with Talawanda Oxford Pantry and Social Services (TOPSS)...
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...
Authors, Accolades, and Achievements
Headline Highlights: Miami and Miamians in the news in October
Our editors' picks provide a snapshot of recent news media coverage
Miami’s Judy Alston honored as Educator of the Year at 2025 Blue Sapphire Awards
Judy A. Alston, Ph.D., professor and chair of Miami University’s Department of Educational Leadership, has been named the 2025 Educator of the Year by the Blue Sapphire Awards in Central ...
Miami alumna blends nutrition, exercise science, and public health to promote healthier communities
For Laura Simpson Bellows, a 1997 Miami University graduate in exercise science and health promotion with a minor in nutrition, a passion for improving community health has shaped a fulfilling care...
Miami’s social work program earns reaffirmed accreditation from CSWE
The Miami University Department of Family Science and Social Work’s Baccalaureate Social Work Program has received reaffirmed accreditation for eight years from the Council on Social Work...
Submit your photo for the ‘Falling for Miami’ photo contest by Oct. 25
Don’t miss out on the chance to win one of the special Miami-themed prize packages: Submit your photo by 11:59 p.m. Saturday
Miami students and faculty present research at Midwest ACSM conference
Students and faculty from Miami University’s Department of Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health shared their work at the Midwest American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) annual meeting in...
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...
Miami student creates TransferU to tackle $6.5 billion credit transfer problem
Graeme Banks ‘27 highlights how edupreneurship empowers future educators to drive real change
Faculty, students and alumni from Miami University’s nutrition program gathered in Nashville, Tennessee, for the 2025 Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo® (FNCE®), th...
Miami students earn Contribution Project grants to create change in their communities
Five Miami University students, three social work majors, one nursing major, and one speech pathology and audiology major, have received Contribution Project grants to bring their community-focused...
Sport leadership and management student represents EHS as Three Minute Thesis finalist
Sanjana Dhayalan, a graduate student in Miami University’s Department of Sport Leadership and Management, has been named a finalist in the 2025 Dr. Gerald H. Sanders Three Minute Thesis (...
Miami’s elementary education program earns A+ for math teacher preparation
Miami University’s Primary Education program has received an A+ rating from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) for its strong preparation of future teachers in elementary math...
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,...
Reyes honored with state award for distinguished achievement in teacher education
Ganiva Reyes, chair and associate professor in Miami University’s Department of Teaching, Curriculum, and Educational Inquiry, has been recognized by the Ohio Association of Colleges for ...
‘Falling for Miami’ photo contest continues through Oct. 25
Photo contest is open to the entire Miami community; winner receives $450 Miami-themed prize package
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...
Miami University Launches CREATE Center to Transform Educator Preparation
Miami University has launched the CREATE Center (Center for Recruitment, Engagement, and Advancement of Transformative Educators), a new cross-college initiative designed to strengthen teacher prep...
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...
Sean O’Donnell: From fan to ace in the pocket
Miami senior earns coveted spot in the Cleveland Cavaliers’ Foundation Class following SCENE
Accolades and Achievements
Miami, Butler Tech collaborate on teacher education pathways
Initiative will reduce both time and cost to becoming a licensed educator
Branscum selected as Society of Behavioral Medicine mentor
Paul Branscum, professor in the Department of Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health, has been named a mentor in the Society of Behavioral Medicine’s Bridging the Gap Research Award program. ...
SLAM professor helps keep the game moving
When you see Miami football on the field, you might also spot one of our own. Sam Morris, clinical professor and director of undergraduate studies in sport leadership and management, works the game...
EHS to launch new course on social innovation and entrepreneurship
Miami University’s College of Education, Health, and Society (EHS) will introduce a new one-hour credit course in spring 2026 designed to help EHS students build entrepreneurial skills wh...
Miami social work students surpass national exam pass rates
Miami University’s Bachelor of Social Work students achieved an 83.3% first-time pass rate on the 2024 national licensing exam, significantly higher than the national average of 67.2%, ac...
Miami University’s Honors College teams up with Project Dragonfly for first time
Zeb Baker, inaugural dean for the Honors College, calls it 'a partnership that we intend to grow and build for years to come’
Showcase your ‘Falling for Miami’ moments in fall photo contest
Photo contest — open to the entire Miami community — kicks off during Miami’s Homecoming Weekend and runs through Oct. 25
University appears in several categories, including top 10 public school in 5 national lists; Middletown, Hamilton among top Midwest public regional colleges
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...
Two EHS students named finalists for Love and Honor Cup
Lisa Konadu Boateng, a senior majoring in nutrition with a dietetics concentration, and Janelle Tipton, a student in the Spanish Education B.A./M.A. program, are among 10 finalists for Miami Univer...
Cincinnati high school students take on Miami ropes course through TEACh program
Nearly 50 Cincinnati Public Schools high school students in Miami University’s TEACh Cincinnati program spent the day at the ropes course in Peffer Park, building teamwork and leadership ...
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...
Educational Leadership doctoral student named 2025-2027 UCEA Jackson Scholar
Abisola Adegunju, a doctoral student in educational leadership at Miami University, has been named a 2025-2027 Jackson Scholar by the University Council for Educational Administration. The national...
Sport career expo connects nearly 500 Miami students with top employers
Nearly 500 Miami University students explored career opportunities at the 2025 Sport Career Exploration and Networking Expo (SCENE), continuing a steady rise in participation. Hosted by the Center ...
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...
EHS students honored with Provost’s Student Academic Achievement Award
Two College of Education, Health, and Society students are among this year’s 13 recipients of the Provost’s Student Academic Achievement Award, which recognizes exceptional acad...
KNH Talks series offers students insight, research, and connections
The Department of Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health (KNH) has announced its fall 2025 KNH Talks series, featuring faculty, students, and alumni sharing their expertise on timely topics in health, ...
Trey LaBounty played as a graduate student for Miami University football team while earning Master of Sport Analytics degree
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...
The senior Journalism and Political Science major begins launching new episodes this fall
Alum Darren Mell turns career lessons into book series for new grads
Darren Mell knows what it feels like to leave college full of hope, only to face confusion and doubt at that first job. After earning his M.S. in Health Studies from Miami University in 1991, Mell ...
Professors in Music and Kinesiology are mapping violinists’ playing techniques to prevent overuse injuries and improve performance habits
Headline Highlights: Miami and Miamians in the news in August
Our editors' picks provide a snapshot of recent news media coverage
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...
Reidy named Charles and Frances Condit Associate Professor at Miami
Paul Reidy, associate professor in Miami University’s Department of Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health, has been appointed the Charles and Frances Condit Associate Professor. The three-ye...
Sounds of college life with Stage Left
Visit a magical place on campus where students run the show
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...
10 new things Miami University students will see in the 2025-2026 academic year
New dining concepts, a Rec Center satellite, 100 textbooks on reserve, and more
Miami alum builds performance and tech solutions for elite athletes
Aimee Kimball, a 2001 graduate of Miami University with a master’s degree in Sports Studies/Sports Behavior and Performance, has spent her career at the intersection of sports psychology,...
Miami alumna shares advice with new Hamilton teacher starting her first year
Miami University alumna Halie Barger, now in her second year teaching English at Wilson Middle School, is helping first-year science teacher Anna Tumlin navigate the start of the school year in Ham...
Miami faculty member offers expert insight on financial and community factors for new parents
Megan Kuykendoll, a certified family life educator and instructor in Miami University’s Department of Family Science and Social Work, was featured in WalletHub’s “Best...
Study co-authored by EHS professor explores link between stress, pain, and social status
Sherrill Sellers, associate dean for undergraduate education, innovation, and technology and professor of family science and social work at Miami University, is a co-author of a new study published...
Ballenger earns career grant to support student attendance at national nutrition conference
Lydia Ballenger, director of Miami University’s Dietetic Internship program, has received a $10,000 Faculty Career Grant from the Center for Career Exploration and Success. The funding wi...
Preparing the Next Generation of Inspirational Educators
The need for talented educators is critical, and TEACh (Transformative Educators Advocating Change) Cincinnati is meeting that need by building a pipeline of homegrown teacher talent. Partnering cl...
Miami faculty member selected for Fulbright Specialist Project in Poland
Katherine Batchelor, professor at Miami University, has been selected for a Fulbright Specialist Project in Warsaw, Poland. During the two-week program, she will support educators working to develo...
Miami welcomes incoming class of Presidential Fellows
30 exceptional students hail from hometowns in 12 states and three countries
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...
EHS alum Karman Meyer turns passion for nutrition and sleep into national platform
Karman Meyer, a 2009 Miami University graduate in dietetics, has transformed a deep passion for health into a thriving business and a national PBS special. As the founder of Meyer Nutrition Communi...
Miami graduate Chad Thatcher named Teacher of the Year finalist for state of Ohio
Chad Thatcher, a two-time Miami University graduate, has been named the 2026 State Board District 6 Teacher of the Year and a finalist for the 2026 Ohio Teacher of the Year. A high school English t...
Miami graduate runs 102 miles in 24 hours to erase medical debt
Recent Miami University graduate Andrew Whitson '25 (Chinese Education, Linguistics, East Asian Languages and Cultures) ran 102 miles in 24 hours to raise $10,000 for Undue Medical Debt, a nonprofi...
A 30-year journey of championing the teacher-scholar tradition
With his 15th student-coauthored book, Thomas Poetter reflects on decades of collaboration and innovation
Miami alumna Howard-Baptiste named provost at Berea College Berea, KY.
Miami University alumna Shewanee Howard-Baptiste, Ph.D. ’99 has been appointed provost and vice president for academic affairs at Berea College, effective July 7, 2025. Howard-Baptiste, w...
SLAM minor Luke Sawhook featured on alumni podcast, credits sport econ class for real-world impact
Luke Sawhook, a 2023 Miami graduate and Sport Leadership and Management (SLAM) minor, is the featured guest on the latest episode of We Went to Miami, a new alumni podcast hosted by Amitoj Kaur and...
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...
KeAnna Daniels blends healing and entrepreneurship to uplift women and communities
KeAnna Daniels, a 2011 Miami University graduate in social work with a minor in entrepreneurship, is using her expertise to lead healing-centered initiatives that empower women and promote emotiona...
Maddox earns top presentation honor at international sport and discrimination conference
Callie Maddox, associate professor in Miami University’s Sport Leadership and Management program, received the Best Conference Presentation award at the 2025 Sport and Discrimination Conf...
Sherry Johnson appointed to Classified Personnel Advisory Committee at Miami University
Sherry Johnson, administrative assistant in the College of Education, Health and Society, has been appointed to serve on Miami University’s Classified Personnel Advisory Committee (CPAC) ...
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...
Miami graduate works to increase number of Black male teachers through national nonprofit
As a former high school teacher and school administrator, Robert Hendricks III saw a troubling pattern: Black boys were consistently underserved in classrooms. But he also saw something else...
Ed.D. Summer Social welcomes students, alumni, and faculty
The Ed.D. Summer Social brought together current and prospective students, alumni, and faculty at Voice of America on June 13. Guy Parmigian, assistant clinical professor and Ed.D. program coordina...
Historic gifts boost scholarships for aspiring teachers at Miami
Miami University’s College of Education, Health, and Society has received two of the largest gifts in its history to expand scholarship support for future educators. One donation strength...
Liz Bishop ’85 achieves dream of acting in films, multiple TV series
Actor who appears in new ‘Sorry, Baby’ film says, ‘I want people to know that it is never too late to pursue their dreams’
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...
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 recognized nationally with 'A' for excellence in literacy instruction
EHS program prepares future educators to teach young students to read more than words on a page
Miami Honors College student combines sport, social work to improve communities
Miami University Presidential Fellow Katie Dunn works with Carlyn Kimiecik’s lab to leverage sport and play
Miami faculty, students, and community partners celebrate pavilion project at Hueston Woods
Miami University Professor Helaine Alessio, students in her capstone course, and local volunteers recently helped complete a new pavilion at Hueston Woods State Park. Supported by a $10,000 grant f...
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 ...
Guest professor inspires CPS students with story of innovation and resilience at Camp Excel
Kevin Kushman, Joyce Barnes Farmer Guest Professor at Miami University’s College of Education, Health, and Society, recently spoke with Cincinnati Public Schools middle schoolers during C...
Students like the chance to get a four-year degree without living on campus
Miami is new home for EAQ journal
Judy Alston, Érica Fernández to serve as co-editors of prestigious publication in educational leadership
Miami professor and alum named dean at Bradley University
Jeffrey Wanko, who earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Miami University, has been named the next dean of the College of Education and Health Sciences at Bradley...
Six Miamians receive Fulbright grants
Another Miami student selected for Fulbright UK Summer Institutes
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...
Authors, Accolades, and Achievements
Miami earns top rating for preparing future elementary teachers in reading instruction
Miami University’s College of Education, Health and Society has received an “A” grade in Reading Foundations from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) for it...
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...
Mental health in college: Normalizing the conversation
Students explore how mindfulness, introspection, and community support can help college students cope and stay grounded, even when everything feel overwhelming
Three Aiken graduates celebrate next step in Miami’s TEACh Cincinnati program
Jada Martin Showes, Camerin Scott, and Sky Whaley, graduates of Aiken High School and incoming primary education majors at Miami University, are taking the next step in their journeys as future edu...
Sellers receives Delp Outstanding Faculty Award for student impact and leadership in EHS
Sherrill Sellers, professor of family science and social work and associate dean for undergraduate education, innovation, and technology, has been awarded the Richard T. Delp Outstanding Faculty Aw...
Barman awarded Fulbright to teach in Germany through US Student Program
Melinda Barman, an integrated science education and chemistry major at Miami University, has been awarded a Fulbright US Student Program English Teaching Assistantship to Germany. A Noyce Scholar a...
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...
Associated Student Government announces 2025 Outstanding Professor Award, top 10 nominees
Beth Miller, associate professor of Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health, received the 2025 award
Miami graduate named general manager for Northwestern football
Christian Sarkisian, a Miami University graduate with a degree in sport leadership and management, has been named general manager for Northwestern University’s Department of Athletics and...
EHS funds three experiential learning projects bridging academic disciplines
The initiatives prepare students for real-world collaboration across mental health, education, and nutrition fields
TEACh students lead finals prep and community-building event
TEACh students at Miami University took the lead in organizing and hosting a weekend Lock-In event designed to help peers prepare for finals while fostering a sense of connection. Held at Western L...
Miami PhD student publishes six scholarly articles in one semester
Peter Kofi Dabie, a PhD student in Miami University’s Educational Leadership program, authored six scholarly articles during the Spring 2025 semester. His work adds to ongoing conversatio...
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 Food Drive success helps stock pantry, support student nutrition
The College of Education, Health, and Society and the broader Miami University community raised $2,475 this spring through food donations, Amazon Wishlist purchases, and financial gifts during the ...
EHS honors students and faculty for excellence in teaching, research, service, and leadership
The College of Education, Health and Society, the EHS Dean’s Student Leadership Council, and the EHS Ambassadors recognized outstanding contributions from students and faculty during the ...
Miami alum builds equity-focused mental health firm serving Georgia schools and families
When Percy Jenkins left Miami University with three degrees in hand—including an education specialist degree in 2005—he didn’t yet know that his career path would lead...
Students document Costa Rica study abroad experience in photo exhibit
Students from Miami University recently presented a photography exhibit reflecting their participation in Pura Vida: Education and Community in Costa Rica, a J-Term study abroad program led by Prof...
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, ...
Maddox discusses new pro league for women’s baseball on national podcast
Callie Batts Maddox, associate professor of sport leadership and management at Miami University, was featured on USA TODAY’s daily news podcast, The Excerpt, to discuss the launch of the ...
Aiken High School seniors commit to TEACh Cincinnati program at Miami
Three Aiken High School students—Camerin Scott, Jada Martin-Showes, and Sky Whaley—celebrated their commitment to join Miami University’s TEACh Cincinnati program on C...
Literacy and Language graduate student aims to make her students’ learning experiences more engaging
In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, learn more about how a graduate student has turned her love of reading into a teaching career path that addresses the needs of diverse learners
Paraprofessional-to-teacher program celebrates new educators with support from Queen City Book Bank
Miami University’s College of Education, Health, and Society recently celebrated participants in the PELEA grant program, a partnership with the Hamilton County Educational Service Center...
First MAT graduate cohort earns 100% BOC exam pass rate
Miami University’s inaugural cohort of Master of Athletic Training (MAT) students has achieved a perfect first-time pass rate on the Board of Certification (BOC) exam, marking a significa...
Authors, Accolades, and Achievements
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 ...
Miami alumna brings math to life through educational media startup
When Caroline Farkas’14 transitioned from classroom teaching to entrepreneurship, it wasn’t because she planned to start a business — it was because she saw a need. &a...
Faculty-student team launches youth development initiative through sport and play
Miami University Assistant Professor Carlyn Kimiecik partnered with undergraduate students Katie Dunn and Sophie Dull to launch Recess for Champions, a sport-based positive youth development initia...
Miami alum Rebecca Dwenger selected as national trainer for K-12 generative AI initiative
Rebecca Dwenger, an instructional technology consultant at Hamilton County Educational Service Center and a master’s graduate of Miami University’s instructional design and tech...
Beeder shares mindful nutrition strategies in Miami Presents webinar
Bryn Beeder ’14, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and visiting faculty member at Miami University, shares practical insights on making intentional food and hydration choices in the web...
Sam Morris named Honors Faculty of the Year for College of Education, Health and Society
Sam Morris, clinical professor of sport leadership and management, has been selected as the Honors Faculty of the Year for Miami University’s College of Education, Health and Society. Cho...
CPS HR team visits Oxford to connect with TEACh Cincinnati students
Senior HR Director Julia Indelacio and members of the Cincinnati Public Schools human resources team recently visited Miami University to host a dinner for TEACh Cincinnati students, expressing CPS...
EHS students honored with 2025 President’s Distinguished Service Award
Three students from the College of Education, Health, and Society — Mónnica Gay-Feliciano, Jessica Miller, and Debra Olabode — have been named recipients of Miami Unive...
SLAM exchange program with LUNEX University connects sport education across continents
Understanding global sport trends and perspectives opens students to a world of career opportunities
Sounds of spring: Student ensemble concerts, theater, dance, festivals, and more
Enjoy one — or all — of these end-of-semester performances
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...
Miami team earns grant for young adult literature research
Kelli Rushek, assistant professor of English education, AYA ELA student Lada Gallant, and professor of English education Katherine Batchelor have received a 2025 ALAN Foundation Grant from the Asse...
Johnny Hill, professor of Teacher Education, was the 1990 Effective Educator. A nearly 40-year career at Miami included time as principal of McGuffey Laboratory School and supervisor at the Luxembo...
Miami alumnus builds nonprofit to empower Asian and Asian American leaders
Shane Carlin ’97, a graduate of the College Student Personnel program (now SAHE), is the founder and CEO of Asian Student Achievement, a nonprofit organization focused on preparing Asians...
22 TCPL faculty promoted to teaching, clinical professors, and associate lecturers
They join 40 tenure-track faculty and six librarians whose promotion and/or tenure were approved earlier this spring
Social work student goes global by embracing all the moments that matter
'She will undoubtedly inspire change wherever she goes.'
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...
Athletic training students gain hands-on experience at casting workshop
Miami University’s Master of Athletic Training students took part in a hands-on casting workshop hosted by Erica Knollman, a certified athletic trainer with Kettering Health Network, and ...
Miami alumnus honored for national leadership in higher education
Miami University alumnus Dr. Edward J. Leach, M.Ed. ’88, was recognized with the inaugural Pathways to Possibility Partnership Award from National University at the 2024 NISOD Conference....
Six EHS students nominated for Phi Beta Kappa honor society
Six students from Miami University’s College of Education, Health, and Society have been nominated for Phi Beta Kappa, the nation’s oldest and most prestigious academic honor so...
Miami earns spots on U.S. News and World Report Best Graduate Schools ranking lists
University named in Best Education Schools, Part-time MBA Program, Speech Language Pathology categories
Miami student Anna Williams named Dayton VA Social Work Student of the Year
Anna Williams, a Master of Social Work (MSW) student in Miami University’s Department of Family Science and Social Work, has been named the Dayton VA Social Work Student of the Year. Will...
Finding that independent adult aura
Facing the future with the confidence and independence that only college can bring
Elise Radina elected to NCFR Board of Directors
M. Elise Radina, associate provost for faculty affairs and professor in the Department of Family Science and Social Work at Miami University, has been elected as a member-at-large to the National C...
EHS faculty present research on graphic novels and inclusive teaching at TESOL 2025
Miami University faculty members Kelli Rushek, Robin Schell, and Matthew Siegel, all from the Department of Teaching, Curriculum, and Educational Inquiry, presented their research at the 2025 TESOL...
Study examines challenges and strengths of Ohio school boards amid political shifts
Kathleen Knight Abowitz, professor at Miami University’s College of Education, Health, and Society, explores the evolving role of school boards in her latest study, published in AERA Open...
Callie Maddox explores women’s role in baseball for The Conversation
Callie Maddox, professor of sport leadership and management at Miami University, examines the growing presence of women in baseball in a new article for The Conversation. Published on Opening Day, ...
A new era of 'edupreneurship' begins for aspiring educators and future teachers
Electrada CEO Kevin Kushman embraces 'one of the last frontiers of innovation' as the 2025 Joyce Barnes Farmer Distinguished Guest Professor
Bill Renwick loves the work, donates his paychecks back to the Union County, Indiana, school district
For last decade, Miami alumna’s high school students get inside look at Miami
Judy Brown ’82, a longtime collaborator with several faculty members, brings students to university classrooms for the day
EHS alumna brings healthy options and community spirit to Hamilton
Samantha Casey '16 is making an impact in Hamilton with Healthy Hideout, a smoothie and coffee shop dedicated to providing nutritious, full-meal drinks while fostering a strong sense of community. ...
Elisa Abes selected as a panelist for Hillel Campus Climate Initiative
Elisa S. Abes, professor and graduate studies director for Miami University’s Student Affairs in Higher Education program, has been selected as a panelist for the Hillel Campus Climate In...
RedHawk50 class of 2024 introduced, celebrated at Cincinnati's Music Hall
The top 50 private companies founded or led by Miamians were announced Friday.
Rising graduate student takes on mental performance coaching with FC Cincinnati
Addy Lancaster pursues a future in Sports Psychology as the first SLAM intern to join the professional soccer club
Reconnect and celebrate: Family science and social work alumni event
Join fellow Miami University alumni and friends for Impact and Inspire: Miami Family Science and Social Work on Tuesday, April 22, from 4–6 p.m. at Miami’s Voice of America Lear...
Miami Ph.D. candidate Tahreem Fatima honored for research on education and social justice
Tahreem Fatima, a Ph.D. candidate in Educational Leadership at Miami University, has been named the recipient of the 2025 Graduate Student Award from the Critical Issues in Curriculum and Cultural ...
EHS to host edupreneurship scrimmage exploring teacher recruitment solutions
The College of Education, Health, and Society is launching a new event focused on "edupreneurship"—entrepreneurship in education—offering students a chance to apply innovative t...
Miami University alum Margo Rapp opens educational assessment business
Miami University alumna Margo Gehring Rapp, MS in School Psychology, recently celebrated the grand opening of her new business, New Perspectives in Education, located in Blue Ash, Ohio. The busines...
Miami faculty and students to present esports performance research at Midwest symposium
A team of Miami University sport psychology researchers, led by Visiting Assistant Professor Jordan Goffena, will present their findings on mental performance in esports at the 2025 Midwest Sport a...
Miami University’s Master of Athletic Training (MAT) program earns initial CAATE accreditation
Miami University’s Master of Athletic Training (MAT) program has been granted five years of initial accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE), re...
Faculty present on literacy realignment at Ohio Deans Compact Conference
Miami University faculty Sarah Watt and Michelle Cosmah shared insights on literacy realignment at the Ohio Deans Compact Conference in later February. Their session, A Tale of Two Curricula: Six-M...
Miami University’s synchronized skating teams delivered outstanding performances at the 2025 U.S. Synchronized Skating Championship in Colorado Springs, with the Collegiate team earning g...
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.
Promotion and tenure granted to 46
Miami University's board of trustees approved the promotion and/or tenure of 39 faculty members and six librarians at its Feb. 28 meeting . An additional faculty member was conferred tenure a...
Authors, Accolades, and Achievements
Graduate student’s research delves into the effects of inactivity on heart health
As we celebrate American Heart Month, learn more about a graduate student’s passion for physiology, research on overall health, and how Miami has prepared him for a successful career
Noltemeyer to join International Women’s Day panel on leadership
Amity Noltemeyer, dean of Miami University’s College of Education, Health, and Society, will be a featured panelist for Elevating Women’s Leadership: Global Perspectives, Local ...
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...
TEACh Cincinnati honored at AACTE national conference
Miami University’s TEACh Cincinnati program was recognized on a national stage as it received the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE) Increasing Educator Divers...
Miami students earn top finishes at national sports analytics championship
Three Miami University students earned top placements at the 2025 National Collegiate Sports Analytics Championship, held Feb. 18-19 at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. Gus Weyand placed ...
Miami’s Augustus Weyand reaches Final Four in national sports analytics competition
Miami University’s Sport Analytics teams, led by Ryan Chen, Ph.D., delivered outstanding performances at the National Collegiate Sports Analytics Championship, held Feb. 18-19 in Nashvill...
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...
Miami alumni and faculty connect to advance the future of nutrition
Miami University alumni, faculty, and friends gathered on Feb. 12 at Clovernook Country Club for Empower the Future of Miami Nutrition, an event hosted by Mary Pat Turon-Findley ’83. The ...
Miami University’s second AI Symposium March 10-11
Lilly Leadership Institute and the College of Education, Health, and Society will host additional AI-themed conferences in April
SLAM graduate student Keaden Morisaki advances to Three Minute Thesis finals
Keaden Morisaki, a graduate student in Miami University’s Department of Sport Leadership and Management (SLAM), has been named a finalist in the 2025 Dr. Gerald H. Sanders Three Minute Th...
Katie Dunn named finalist for 2025 Truman Scholarship
Katie Dunn, a junior social work major at Miami University, has been named a finalist for the prestigious 2025 Harry S. Truman Scholarship. A Presidential Fellow and Honors College student from Ill...
Miami professor discusses democracy, consensus on ‘Thinking in the Midst’ podcast
Kathleen Knight-Abowitz, professor of educational leadership at Miami University, was a featured guest on the Thinking in the Midst podcast, discussing the complexities of consensus, legitimacy, an...
Miami alum and emeriti faculty serves on Batchelder Award committee
Brenda Dales, a Miami University alumna and emeriti faculty member, played a key role in selecting the winner of the 2025 Mildred L. Batchelder Award, an honor recognizing outstanding translated ch...
Miami University’s Discovery Center receives grant for Project AWARE evaluation
Sarah Woodruff, Ph.D., director of Miami University’s Discovery Center for Evaluation, Research, and Professional Learning, has received $106,639 in funding as part of a $1.28 million awa...
Miami doctoral student named 2025 Clark Scholar
Diana Kajasiche, a doctoral student in Miami University’s Department of Educational Leadership, has been selected as a scholar for the 2025 David L. Clark National Graduate Research Semin...
Miami student takes top prize at 2025 National Collegiate Sports Sales Competition
Victory highlights the power of teamwork and preparation in the highly competitive sports sales industry
Judy Alston to deliver keynote at Penn State’s inaugural lecture series
Judy Alston, professor and department chair of educational leadership at Miami University, will deliver the first lecture and participate in a fireside chat at The Pennsylvania State University&...
A tribute to Dr. Martha Castañeda: A legacy of excellence, equity, and kindness
Castañeda was a committed teacher and internationally recognized scholar who leaves behind an extraordinary legacy in the field of language education
Adam Beissel provides insight on Miami’s arena site selection process
As Miami University narrows its options for a new multipurpose arena, Adam Beissel, associate professor of sport leadership and management, offers expertise on the potential impact of the two propo...
Miami students and staff share TEACh Cincinnati experience in The Miami Student
Miami University students and staff involved in the TEACh Cincinnati program were recently featured in The Miami Student, sharing their experiences in the initiative that helps students from divers...
Miami Media Highlights Jan. 20-26
The New York Times, Jan. 26: Pining for a “Gay Bachelor”This article highlights The Bachelor TV franchise on ABC and the author’s desire for a gay version of ...
EHS students named Fulbright semifinalists for 2025-2026 awards
Two students from Miami University’s College of Education, Health, and Society (EHS) have been named semifinalists for the prestigious 2025-2026 Fulbright U.S. Student Program. Melinda Ba...
Jordan Goffena publishes chapter on self-regulated learning and self-talk in sport
Jordan D. Goffena, visiting assistant professor in the Department of Sport Leadership and Management (SLAM) at Miami University, authored a chapter in the forthcoming book Principles of Self-Talk i...
Fourteen Miami students, alumni named Fulbright semifinalists
Fourteen Miami students and alumni are semifinalists in the 2025-2026 Fulbright U.S. Student Program competition. Nine undergraduates, three graduate students, and two alumni have been recommended ...
Miami University alumna Kristen Stoehr, a 2010 graduate with a B.S. in Food and Nutrition and a member of the College of Education, Health and Society (EHS) Advisory Council, has launched Vital Pur...
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...
Margie Conrath wins national championship in ticket sales, Miami team takes home top honors
Margie Conrath, a senior majoring in sport leadership and management (SLAM) at Miami University, achieved a historic victory at the 2025 National Collegiate Sports Sales Competition (NCSSC), held i...
Sounds of college life @ The Equestrian Center
Hear about a peaceful place on campus where horses help students find solace and serenity
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...
Week of Service and Reflection honors the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
Judy Alston’s address on Jan. 29 focuses on courageous leadership
Eight Miami students named Gilman Scholars
Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarships help fund study abroad experiences.
TEACh Cincinnati earns national recognition for innovative teacher pipeline model
Miami University’s TEACh Cincinnati receives AACTE’s ‘Promising Practice Award' for bolstering and diversifying the teaching profession
Miami nutrition expert explains the benefits and risks of electrolyte beverages
Bryn Beeder, visiting instructor of nutrition at Miami University, shares her expertise in a recent article for The Conversation. She explains how electrolyte beverages can support hydration and ma...
EHS alumni among honorees at Miami University’s 2024 Love and Honor Awards
The 2024 Love and Honor Awards ceremony on Feb. 13 will celebrate exceptional individuals whose generosity, leadership, and service have advanced Miami University’s mission. Among the hon...
Six students complete dietetic internship rotation with Miami Dining Services
Six Miami nutrition/dietetic interns recently completed their dietetic rotations with Miami University’s Dining Services, gaining hands-on experience in dining services, nutrition, and op...
Miami sports business expert shares insights on Bengals' future roster strategy
Adam Beissel, an associate professor of sport leadership and management (SLAM) at Miami University and expert in the business of sports, recently appeared on WCPO 9 News to discuss the Cincinnati B...
Katherine Batchelor receives OCTELA’s 2025 Outstanding Educator award
Katherine Batchelor, professor of education at Miami University’s College of Education, Health, and Society, has been named the 2025 Outstanding English Language Arts Educator by the Ohio...
WKRC-Local 12 highlights Anthony James’ research on absenteeism solutions
Anthony James, professor and department chair of family science and social work at Miami University, was featured in a two-part segment on WKRC-Local12’s town hall addressing chronic abse...
Miami alumni offer expert advice on healthy food choices for the new year
Three distinguished Miami College of Education, Health, and Society alumni—Ainsley Maull Malone ’79, Amanda Rosin Goldman ’95, and Deanne Sachs Brandstetter ’...
SLAM alumni Herald and Price honored among 2024 18 of the Last 9 awardees
Jordan Herald '19 and Holden Price '19, graduates of Miami University's College of Education, Health and Society and the Sports Leadership and Management (SLAM) program, have been named to the pres...
Miami alum Sharon Draper's novel becomes Disney movie
Award-winning author and Miami University alum Sharon Draper’s beloved book "Out of My Mind" has made the leap to the screen as a Disney+ movie. The adaptation, which premiered at the 202...
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...
Primary education student Ava Van Praag earns Gilman Scholarship for study abroad
Ava Van Praag, a primary education and TESOL major in Miami University’s College of Education, Health, and Society, has been awarded a prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholar...
Miami University’s College of Education, Health, and Society (EHS) has been awarded a $30,000 grant from the Martha Holden Jennings Foundation to expand its Communities of Practice for Ea...
Kimiecik and Dunn recognized for student-athlete well-being research
Carlyn Kimiecik, assistant professor in the Family Science and Social Work Department, and social work student Katharine Dunn presented their literature review findings at the National Association ...
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.
EHS graduate students earn top honors at Miami University 2024 Graduate Research Forum
Graduate students Tyaira Smith and Jason Abram were among the top honorees at the Miami University 2024 Graduate Research Forum, held on Nov. 1. Tyaira Smith, a fourth-year doctoral student in educ...
Graduate Research Forum 2024: Top presenter awards
Winners of the oral and poster presentations from the 16th annual forum announced
Miami University alumna explores virtual reality’s impact on pediatric orthopedic care
Mackenzie Cannon ’19, a Family Science graduate and certified child life specialist, recently published an article in Everything Matters detailing her work with Nationwide Children...
Winning big: Miami’s SLAM students shine at national sports sales competition
Oliver Stern claimed the No. 1 spot in the Ticket Sales Competition at the National Collegiate Sports Sales Competition Qualification Round. Fellow SLAM students Margie Conrath (No. 28), Luke Daxe ...
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...
Authors, Accolades, and Achievements
Berg publishes on anticipatory postural adjustments
William Berg, professor of kinesiology at Miami University, recently contributed to a Special Issue of Brain Sciences focused on anticipatory postural adjustments (APAs) in motor control. Berg's in...
Kimiecik team explores narrative pedagogy at Lilly Conference
At the 43rd Original Lilly Conference on College Teaching, held Nov. 21-23 at Miami University’s Armstrong Center, father-daughter duo Jay Kimiecik (KNH) and Carlyn Kimiecik (FSW) present...
A beloved professor of social studies education, Fuller taught at Miami University for over 30 years, earning the Miami University Alumni Association Effective Educator of the Year Award in 1994. L...
Miami University hosts literacy celebration at Queen City Book Bank
Miami University’s College of Education, Health, and Society (EHS) hosted a Celebration of Literacy on Monday, November 18 at the Queen City Book Bank, highlighting the importance of lite...
Miami faculty and alumni explore biomechanics of the short game in golf
A new study co-authored by Department of Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health faculty members Dean Smith and Mark Walsh, alongside former students and now alumni Tess McGuire and Caitlyn Picard, exam...
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 ...
Faculty and alumni co-author study on perceptions of sport psychology professionals
Robin Vealey, professor of sport leadership and management at Miami University, collaborated with alumni Alexander Bianco, M.S. ’19, and Sabrina Madson, M.S. ’21, to publish a s...
Exploring leadership and team culture: New faculty publication
Robin Vealey, professor of sport leadership and management at Miami University, and Corinne Zimmerman, M.S. ’22, collaborated with co-author Nicholas Myers to publish a study in the Journ...
Miami students bring sports passion to "Red Brick Recap"
Miami University students Jack Mueller and Ted Brennan are bringing the energy of Miami sports straight to fans with Red Brick Recap, a podcast and YouTube show that breaks down the latest in Miami...
Educational Leadership professor Érica Fernández elected to national leadership role
Érica Fernández, professor of educational leadership at Miami University, has been elected to the Executive Committee of the University Council for Educational Administration (UCE...
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...
Author Sarah Stitzlein leads discussion on teaching honesty in a dishonest world
EHS hosted a thought-provoking "Coffee and Conversation" event with author Sarah Stitzlein on Nov. 20. The discussion, inspired by her book Teaching Honesty in a Populist Era: Emphasizing Truth in ...
‘Niche picking’ helps Social Work students find a perfect career path
Unique networking opportunities take faculty mentorship far beyond the classroom
Miami University ranks fourth in nation for study abroad among public doctoral universities
University sees increase in the percentage of undergraduates studying abroad
TCE faculty publish study on justice-oriented teacher education
Faculty members Racheal Banda, Ganiva Reyes, and Kathy Batchelor from Miami University’s Department of Teaching, Curriculum, and Educational Inquiry (TCE) co-authored a study published in...
Ganiva Reyes joins Educational Studies journal editorial advisory board
Ganiva Reyes, department chair and associate professor in Miami University’s Department of Teaching, Curriculum, and Educational Inquiry, has been appointed to the Editorial Advisory Boar...
Ganiva Reyes elected chair of AERA’s Critical Issues in Curriculum and Cultural Studies SIG
Ganiva Reyes, department chair and associate professor in Miami University’s Department of Teaching, Curriculum, and Educational Inquiry, has been elected chair of the Critical Issues in ...
Jones Lab undergraduate researchers win 2 awards at the 2024 AIChE Annual Meeting
Miami University students traveled to San Diego to compete in the undergraduate poster competition, ultimately bringing two top-tier awards back to Oxford, Ohio.
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...
Military, veteran student programs awarded grant by state
The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce granted the university over $150,000 in recognition and support of EHS education programs enrolling military-affiliated students
Miami University breaks external funding record in fiscal year 2024
“The pursuit of external grants directly supports our educational mission. The opportunity to be engaged in research as collaborators is what sets Miami apart in its commitment to teaching,&#...
Four EHS projects awarded technology grants to enhance student learning and engagement
Four innovative projects from Miami University's College of Education, Health, and Society (EHS) were recently awarded grants through the competitive process from the Student Technology Fee fund, d...
Ann Haley MacKenzie named extraordinary professor at South Africa's North-West University
Ann Haley MacKenzie, a faculty member in Miami University’s Department of Teaching, Curriculum, and Educational Inquiry, has been appointed extraordinary professor for the Research Center...
Unlocking muscle health: Miami University secures $410,071 grant for early-life inactivity study
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases has awarded Miami University $410,071 for research on how early-life physical inactivity influences muscle quality later in...
The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (DEW) has awarded Miami University $163,675 through the EmpowerVetEd grant initiative for the project titled Empower VetEd: Supporting Military in Mia...
Carla Shalaby, Ed.D. speaks on literacy and freedom in education at campus symposium
Carla Shalaby from the University of Michigan led a compelling keynote at Miami’s College of Education, Health, and Society’s fall symposium, titled “Critical conversa...
Urban Cohort joins Peaslee Neighborhood Center
Urban Cohort joins Peaslee Neighborhood Center for 14th annual community event, honoring partnership and leadership.
Noltemeyer named dean of College of Education, Health, and Society
New role begins Dec. 1; Noltemeyer has been interim dean of EHS since January
Authors, Accolades, and Achievements
Miami earns high marks in Intelligent.com 2025 rankings
University is No. 1 for Master’s in Gerontology; No. 2 in Best Small Business Management
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 ...
Transforming education: New AI modules empower K-12 educators
K-12 teachers can access new learning modules on Artificial Intelligence in education, complete with the latest insights on Generative AI. Created by a team from Miami University alongside leading ...
Miami University PhD student Tahreem Fatima earns 2024 AESA award for outstanding research
Tahreem Fatima, a Ph.D. candidate in Educational Leadership at Miami University, has been awarded the 2024 Taylor & Francis Past President’s Award for Outstanding Graduate Student Res...
New partnership supports aspiring teachers with affordable housing in downtown Cincinnati
Empowering future educators in diverse urban areas can transform local communities
Serving as a mentor high on list of priorities for new associate provost
Elise Radina has been professor, chair, associate dean at Miami
School boards unveiled: Miami professor shares insights on 'The Referenda' podcast
Kathleen Knight-Abowitz, professor of Educational Leadership at Miami University, was a guest on the podcast The Referenda, where she discussed her research on Ohio school boards. In the episode, t...
Miami Online: Meet Miami University’s reinvented online campus
System-wide unification of online academic programs launches new era of education at Miami
Ed.D students publish book on project-based and inquiry learning
Lauren Martin of Cincinnati Public Schools and Mici Eubanks from Indiana Hill Primary School have co-authored a new book titled Project-Based and Inquiry Learning: Nurturing Curiosity. Their work p...
Open forums for EHS dean finalists this month
Forums for College of Education, Health, and Society dean finalists will be held at King Library and McGuffey Hall
Graduate students secure $6,010 to enhance wellness space at McGuffey Hall
College of Education, Health, and Society (EHS) graduate students Cayden Enix and Georgie Early, along with Assistant Dean Lea Minniti, have been awarded $6,010 through Miami’s Mental Hea...
OutSCIder Classroom has started airing on PBS stations in southwest Ohio
Miami Urban Cohort student Gabrielle Byrd highlights exhibit on Black travel during Jim Crow era
Gabrielle Byrd, a Miami University Urban Cohort student and freelance writer for Cincinnati Public Radio, has written an article showcasing “The Negro Motorist Green Book” exhib...
Miami alumna Maddie Tobler builds career as athletic trainer at Northern Iowa
Miami University athletic training graduate Maddie Tobler '21, serves as the athletic trainer for the University of Northern Iowa's track and field team. Tobler's journey began as a student trainer...
Chronic absenteeism under the spotlight: Anthony James on 'The Academic Minute'
The COVID-19 pandemic has amplified challenges in K-12 education, including the growing issue of chronic absenteeism. Anthony James, professor and interim chair of family science and social work at...
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...
Miami remains among top 3 public schools for Undergraduate Teaching
University recognized in several U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges categories
Trailblazing educator and alumna inspires at Mrs. America 2024 competition
Mrs. Ohio Anedra Million advocates for mental health and substance abuse prevention in schools
Miami University students, faculty represented at behavioral health workforce event
Miami University’s College of Education, Health, and Society was well represented at the Higher Education Learning Circle: Building the Behavioral Health Workforce event on Friday at VOA....
Simran Kaur-Colbert, Ph.D. ‘22 named inaugural director at George Washington University
Simran Kaur-Colbert, Ph.D., a 2022 graduate of Miami University’s College of Education, Health and Society, has been appointed the inaugural director of the Center for Interfaith and Spir...
Miami welcomes over 80 students from Cincinnati partner schools for a campus visit
Miami's College of Education, Health, and Society recently hosted over 80 students from Aiken, Taft, and Withrow High Schools, part of the TEACh Cincinnati partnership. Students, accompanied by the...
Celebrating 33 years of dedication: Mary’s Miami journey
After 33 years of dedication, Mary Denney is ready to embark on her next chapter—retirement. Her journey at Miami University began in a part-time role with the ROTC program, and over the ...
Join the Fall Literacy Initiative: Help Us Deliver the Gift of Books to Cincinnati Schools!
Miami University’s College of Education, Health, and Society (EHS) is excited to launch a fall service project supporting literacy in partnership with the Queen City Book Bank. We invite ...
In Memoriam: Nancy Humbach, former associate professor of Teacher Education
Humbach was a prolific author of Spanish language textbooks used in thousands of high schools. Read the obituary
Anthony James discusses chronic absenteeism on NPR's Cincinnati Edition
Anthony James, Ph.D., Professor and Interim Department Chair of Family Science and Social Work at Miami University, was featured on NPR’s Cincinnati Edition to discuss the rise in chronic...
Tyaira Smith and Crystal Watson named 2024 UCEA Jackson Scholars
Doctoral students Tyaira Smith (LCC/PhD) and Crystal Watson (EdD) have been selected as University Council for Educational Administration (UCEA) Jackson Scholars for the 2024 cohort. This prestigio...
KNH students honored with Provost's Student Academic Achievement Award
Taylor Thornburg (Kinesiology, Pre-Med) and Lindsay Stein (Kinesiology, Nutrition Minor) were among ten Miami University undergraduates honored with the Provost's Student Academic Achievement Award...
Alumna doesn’t let canceled flight stop her first visit to Oxford in three decades