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
EHS News
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...
Miami University’s Anthony James discusses chronic absenteeism 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...
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 ...
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
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
Alumna doesn’t let canceled flight stop her first visit to Oxford in three decades
SLAM Roadshow Series brings Miami University alumni together in Chicago
Miami University's Department of Sport Leadership and Management (SLAM) successfully hosted a vibrant alumni gathering in Chicago on Friday, August 30, 2024, as part of the SLAM Roadshow Series. Th...
Headline Highlights: Miami and Miamians in the news in August
Check out our weekly Miami Media Highlights on the Miami University News website.
Authors, Accolades, and Achievements
Miami University is honored to announce the appointment of Professor Martha Castañeda as the Nancy Humbach Endowed Chair in Foreign Language Education for the 2024-2025 academic year. This...
Professor Adam Beissel Discusses Cincinnati Open’s Role Amid Global Tennis Changes
Miami University’s Associate Professor Adam Beissel recently shared his expertise in a news story discussing the Cincinnati Open's position as global tennis undergoes potential realignmen...
On August 22nd, Miami University, in partnership with St. Francis Seraph Church, proudly unveiled a newly renovated building in Cincinnati’s historic Over-the-Rhine neighborhood. The ribb...
Miami University Partner Teacher Named Finalist for Ohio Teacher of the Year 2025
Miami University is dedicated to partnering with educators who embody the highest ideals of their profession, and Michelle Dohrmann of West Clermont High School is a shining example. The Department...
The Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE) credential, has received national acclaim with new endorsements from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Office of Head Start (OH...
Miami University celebrates doctoral hooding ceremony: 11 EHS graduates recognized
Miami University honored its latest cohort of doctoral graduates from the College of Education, Health, and Society (EHS) during a recent hooding ceremony. Held on Friday, August 16 the event celeb...
Miami University's College of Education, Health, and Society hosts Cleveland reception
On Wednesday, August 7, 2024, Miami University’s College of Education, Health, and Society (EHS) held a special evening event at The Union Club in Cleveland. The reception, which took pla...
Ten new things Miami University students will see in the 2024-2025 academic year
New dining concepts, a walk-in tech support center, and more
Abby Helsinger publishes study on digital skills and political efficacy in U.S. adults
Abby Helsinger, Senior Research Associate at Miami University’s Discovery Center for Evaluation, Research, and Professional Learning, has recently published a significant study exploring ...
Miami University launches scholarship in honor of Dr. Susan Rudge's legacy
Miami University is proud to announce a new scholarship initiative within the nutrition and dietetics program to honor the outstanding contributions of Dr. Susan Rudge. Known for her dedication to ...
EHS school psychology alumni share insights on global learning
Two alums of Miami's school psychology program, Chin Lee, M.S., Ed.S., and Danielle Nehring, M.S., Ed.S., recently published an article titled "Learning Abroad: Graduate Student Reflections After I...
Join Miami’s SLAM Road Series in Chicago: Happy Hour and Football Fun Await!
Miami University alumni are invited to a special happy hour gathering hosted by the Department of Sport Leadership & Management (SLAM) on Friday, August 30, 2024, in Chicago. This event will ta...
Miami University Professor Paul Reidy's research featured on NutritionFacts.org
Paul Reidy, an assistant professor in the Department of Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health at Miami University, has had his research spotlighted on the popular website NutritionFacts.org. His work ...
Kayleigh Gregory presents maternal health care research at national conference
Kayleigh Gregory, an assistant professor in the Department of Family Science and Social Work at Miami University, recently presented her research on quality maternal health care at the Postpartum S...
Join #MoveInMiami on August 22: Support the Class of 2028 with 2,028 Gifts!
On August 22, Miami University invites you to participate in #MoveInMiami, a special day dedicated to welcoming the Class of 2028 and shaping their Miami Experience. The goal is to honor the new cl...
Ohio’s approach can also be a model for states having problems with attendance, writes James in The Conversation
Jay Kimiecik receives SUNY Cortland's Distinguished Educator Award
John “Jay” Kimiecik ’80 has been honored with SUNY Cortland’s Distinguished Educator Award during the Alumni Reunion 2024 Awards Ceremony held on Saturday, J...
Professor Thomas Poetter publishes thought-provoking book on curriculum theory
Thomas Poetter, professor of educational leadership at Miami University, has published a new book titled "Curriculum Fragments: A Currere Journey through Life Processes." This insightful work build...
Paris Olympics 2024 will begin a new era for the Games
What to watch for: A mix of concerns, controversies, and celebrations surround the Summer Games
Miami University Professor Releases Second Edition of Influential Literacy Guide
Paula Saine, Ph.D., the John Heckert Professor of Literacy at Miami University, has released the second edition of her influential book, "Cultivating Diversity and Inclusion: Using Global and Multi...
Adam Beissel honored with Miami Athletics Dr. David Shrider Academic Impact Award
Oxford, OH—Congratulations to Adam Beissel, associate professor of sport leadership and management, on being named the recipient of the 2023-24 Miami Athletics Dr. David Shrider Academic ...
Innovative approach to career development highlighted at NCDA annual meeting
San Diego, CA – At the recent National Career Development Association (NCDA) annual conference, Katie Bowling-Southwood, senior associate director of career development, and Jordan D. Gof...
Kelli Rushek publishes article in English Journal
Kelli Rushek, assistant professor of English education, has been featured in the latest issue of the English Journal. Her article, titled "English Language Arts Teaching as Guided Meaning-Making," ...
The American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA) announced that Lindsey Ellis, a 2015 sport leadership and management alumna of Miami University, has been appointed head coach of the United States...
Miami alum Alison Sears honored as 2025 Ohio State Board District 4 Teacher of the Year
Alison Sears, an alumna of Miami University, has been recognized as the 2025 State Board District 4 Ohio Teacher of the Year. Sears holds a bachelor's degree in Botany and Chemistry and a master's ...
Shane Carlin ’97 M.S. leads non-profit to empower Asian American leaders
Shane Carlin, a 1997 M.S. graduate of Miami University and the College of Education, Health, and Society, founded Asian Student Achievement (ASA). This 501(c)(3) non-profit is dedicated to propelli...
Grant received for research on success of underrepresented students
Erica T. Campbell, Ph.D. from the Department of Educational Leadership, Jennifer Troutman, educational leadership M.Ed. graduate and current Ed.D. student as well as staff member at the Farmer Scho...
Kristen Stoehr ‘10 brings real-world consultancy opportunity to students with Nestlé project
Miami University alum Kristen Stoehr ‘10 led a Spring semester consultancy project through Miami's East Bridge Consultancy. The team focused on providing insights and strategies from a Ge...
Three Miami University Faculty Awarded Grant to Enhance Science of Reading Curriculum
Miami University is excited to announce that three faculty members, Lena Lee, Michelle Cosmah, and Sarah Watt, have received a $6,000 grant from the Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE) to en...
Miami Alumni Weekend's Golden Celebration: Meet the 50th Reunion Co-Chairs
Miami University and EHS alum Peggy Hamman Landes ’74 and her husband Chuck Landes ’74 were selected to co-chair the 50th reunion committee for Alumni Weekend 2024. Their journe...
Miami Alum Karli Spaid Shines in Professional Softball Debut
Former Miami University softball star and SLAM alum Karli Spaid has officially launched her professional career with Athletes Unlimited. Making her debut in Wichita, Kansas, Spaid quickly showcased...
School Boards Becoming More Partisan, Warns Education Expert
In a recent interview with KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer, Kathleen Knight Abowitz, an Educational Leadership professor at Miami University, discussed the growing partisanship in school board elections...
Christopher Lewis M.S. ‘99 receives NASPA Pillar of the Profession Award
Dr. Christopher Lewis, a 1999 graduate of Miami University, has been honored with the Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education - NASPA's Pillar of the Profession award, one of the highest...
Miami alum: Hospice social worker by day and artisan by night
Emily Cross, a social work alum of Miami University, is making waves in the art world with her unique ceramic creations at Little Jack's Ceramics. In a recent interview with Erinn Sweet of the Urba...
TCE faculty Kenzie Andrews joins early career teachers at Reds game
Kenzie Andrews, a faculty member from the Teaching, Curriculum, and Educational Inquiry (TCE) Department, celebrated with the Miami Early Career Teacher group at a Cincinnati Reds game.
CPS and Miami TEACh Students Join "Future BIPOC Teachers Meet and Greet"
High school students from Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS), along with current and incoming Miami students in the TEACh Cincinnati program, participated as attendees and panelists at the "Future BIP...
EHS Interim Dean Amity Noltemeyer Keynotes at the University of Hong Kong Conference
Amity Noltemeyer, the EHS Interim Dean, delivered the keynote presentation at the University of Hong Kong on June 7. Her presentation, titled "Publishing and Reviewing in Academic Journals: An Edit...
Discovery Center Support Key to Success for Non-Traditional MSW Student
"The support I received from my supervisor at The Discovery Center was pivotal to my success in earning a Master's in Social Work. Working full-time while earning a graduate degree was difficult at...
Camp Excel Introduces Middle Schoolers to College Life at Miami University
Camp Excel, directed by Rodney Coates, professor of global and intercultural studies, hosted around 100 students from Cincinnati Public Schools and Middletown City Schools at Miami University from ...
The former school board member and scholar of educational leadership sees this shift having the potential to disrupt the important work of nonpartisan school boards in communities across the nation
Search begins for new dean of the College of Education, Health, and Society
Miami is partnering with Storbeck Search and Associates
Authors, Accolades, and Achievements
EHS faculty members honored with Richard T. Delp Outstanding Faculty Award
Professors Kevin Bush (EDP/FSW) and Jeffrey Wanko (TCE) have been awarded EHS's Richard T. Delp Outstanding Faculty Award. In 1992, Richard and Emily Delp Smucker established the Richard T. Delp Ou...
The Class of 2024 showed 'remarkable determination and adaptability' during pandemic
Graduating seniors Simon DeBruin and Karli Spaid, and master’s student Marina Mendes ’22, share what they gained from COVID-19 experience
Professor Leah Wasburn-Moses Updates and Publishes Ohio Foster Care Youth Guide
The Ohio Child Welfare Training Program has released an updated version of its youth guide, originally developed by Professor Leah Wasburn-Moses and EHS Social Work alum Bethany Strauss ’...
Revisiting Reframe Episode 5: The Enigma of Elegance: Unraveling the Intricacies of Movement
In this episode of our podcast, we sit down with William Berg, professor of Kinesiology, to delve into the intricacies of human movement.
EHS Dean's Advisory Councils' Awards
This year’s graduate and undergraduate dean’s advisory councils developed an EHS Awards program. The 2024 inaugural winners are: 2024 Outstanding Graduate Research Award Recipie...
Associated Student Government announces 2024 Outstanding Professor Award, top 10 nominees
Patrick Haney, professor of Political Science, received the 2024 award
Celebrating the inaugural graduation of the dual pathway teaching program
The College of Education, Health, and Society’s first cohort of students completing the dual pathway program are graduating! A senior recognition event was held at Oxford LaRosa’...
EHS alum enjoys vibrant retirement
EHS alum Stephanie Putnam describes how the region's vibrant social scene and plentiful activities have shaped her retirement experience.
Eight EHS faculty members recognized for making an impact on the Class of 2024
Student Life asked the class of 2024 who made an impact on their college journey, and here are the EHS faculty members they named: Adam Beissel, Ph.D. – Associate Professor of Sports Lead...
Professor Nancy Parkinson's initiative wins support from MIAMI Women Giving Circle
Congratulations to Professor Nancy Parkinson, whose Miami Student Online Pantry Pick List Program has been successfully funded through the MIAMI Women Giving Circle Hawk Tank event! This initiative...
Professor Elisa Abes accepted to the Antisemitism Summer Institute at GWU
We are thrilled to announce that Professor Elisa Abes has been accepted into the highly competitive Antisemitism Summer Institute hosted by the Graduate School of Education and Human Development at...
Inspiring Lifelong Learning: Professor Kate Rousmaniere’s Profound Impact at Miami University
The Miami Student: ‘She’s connecting to us’: How one professor has impacted the lives of her students
The Miami Student: Nancy Parkinson: From passion to profession
In this episode of Reframe, the podcast from the College of Education, Health, and Society at Miami University, we present an eye-opening discussion that draws striking parallels between the worlds...
Miami University SLAM students experience the SheBelieves Summit in Chicago
Six students from Miami University's Sport Leadership and Management (SLAM) program participated in the 2024 SheBelieves Summit, an educational and networking event hosted by U.S. Soccer and Deloit...
Alumni Katherine Coy Smith releases book on art education leadership
Katherine Coy Smith, a 2016 doctoral graduate of the College of Education, Health, and Society and Department of Educational Leadership, recently published a book titled "Autobiographical Lectures ...
Momentum is building at the Lee and Rosemary Fisher Innovation College@Elm, where Entrepreneurship students and student-founders find mentorship and guidance
Miami's Knight Abowitz begins term as president-elect of the Philosophy of Education Society
Miami professor will serve as president in 2025-2026
Authors, Accolades, and Achievements
12 TCPL faculty promoted to teaching, clinical professors, and lecturers
They join 44 tenure-track faculty and one librarian whose promotion and/or tenure were approved in February
Revisiting Reframe Episode 3: Cultivating Agility in Education: Embracing the Evolving Classroom
On this episode of Reframe, the podcast from the College of Education, Health, and Society at Miami University, Michelle Cosmah, a clinical faculty member in the Department of Teaching, Curriculum,...
Honors College gives recognition to KNH faculty member
Recipients selected by the Honors Student Advisory and Activities Board.
Miami faculty and students publish study on critical literacies in language education
Teaching, Curriculum, and Educational Inquiry faculty members Kelli Rushek and Katherine Batchelor, along with students Julia Beaumont, Ava Shaffer, and Delaney Barrett, have published a study in t...
Miami University's Nutrition Program Achieves Perfect Match Rate for Fourth Consecutive Year
Miami University's nutrition/dietetics program celebrates a remarkable achievement, securing a 100% match rate for its undergraduate students in the national dietetic internship matching process fo...
CAS students Ally Berkowitz and Nick Bertrand reflect on how their academic experiences have prepared them to step up while preparing for one of the nation’s largest student-run fashion shows.
Revisiting Reframe Episode 2: Cultivating Calm: How PBIS Transforms School Environments
When the hallways of Wilson Elementary became chaotic, the school decided to take action. What they discovered was a game-changing approach called Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PB...
Graduate students ignite curiosity at RedHawk Talks event
On April 10, the Shriver Center buzzed with 12 graduate students' innovative ideas and passionate research during the RedHawk Talks event. Inspired by the TED Talks format, the event was the culmin...
Asad Ikemba Wins Global Essay Competition with 'The Sankofa Bird That Flew Home'
Educational Leadership's own Asad Ikemba, a first-year PhD student, has been awarded the prestigious first-place prize for his insightful publication, "The Sankofa Bird That Flew Home," in the Glob...
Jenna Alvarez Elected President-Elect of North Central ACES
Jenna Alvarez associate clinical professor of educational psychology has been voted President-Elect of the North Central Association for Counselor Education and Supervision. North Central ACES (NCA...
Revisiting Reframe Episode 1: Drafting the Future: How Fantasy Sport is Redefining Fandom
The first episode of the Reframe podcast took a deep dive into this fascinating world, where the line between virtual and reality blurs with every draft pick and touchdown.
Alumni from Miami University's Nutrition program continue to shine, with Erin Ogden and Cameron Stauffer both receiving the prestigious Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year (RYDY) Award from the ...
From classroom project to national spotlight, “Doodles & Digits” set for Public Television debut
Miami alumna's dream to make math colorful and fun becomes a national and global phenomenon
Miami recognizes faculty, staff, and students who promote inclusive excellence
The annual awards ceremony celebrates day-to-day work to support Miami’s commitment to advancing a more inclusive Miami
Miami graduate programs earn U.S. News & World Report recognition
Annual rankings evaluate programs across several disciplines
Lana Kay Rosenberg and Brent Shock receive the Miami University Distinguished Service Award
One of Miami’s premier awards, the Distinguished Service Award recognizes faculty or staff who have made a significant impact on the life and mission of Miami University
Elise Radina to receive NCFR Fellow status
The National Council on Family Relations (NCFR) has awarded the organization's prestigious Fellow status to professor and associate dean for the graduate school, M. Elise Radina. She joins a unique...
Miami Institute Expert Addresses Kentucky Sports Betting Concerns
This article highlights sports betting in Kentucky and concerns for those with gambling disorders. Sharon Custer, a faculty member working with Miami’s Institute for Responsible Gaming, L...
Authors, Accolades, and Achievements
SLAM Student Ben Bracken Finishes in Top 8 of National Sports Sales Competition
Five SLAM students participated in the 2024 National Collegiate Sport Sales Competition Championship Round on February 26-27 in Atlanta. Senior Ben Bracken achieved a top-8 finish in the corporate ...
SLAM faculty publish new article in Soccer & Society
Ryan Chen, assistant professor of sport leadership and management along with SLAM colleague Adam Beissel and co-author Dr. Yiran Su, recently published a research article, "The quest for authentici...
‘Inspiring’ Miamians earn accolades at annual ceremony
Awards celebration held at Marcum Conference Center
EHS alum's company, InGoodTaste, clinches a top spot in the RedHawk50
In a celebration of entrepreneurial success, Miami University alum Ryan Lindholm, who graduated in 2000 with a major in health sport studies, has seen his company, InGoodTaste, achieve significant ...
Miami awarded ODHE grant to help student teachers master the science of reading
Miami-Lakota school partnership will place student teachers with professional educators trained in the science of reading
Prince Johnson, MU/Cincinnati Public Schools Pipeline Coordinator in the News
With a story on combating the teacher shortage. First aired by The National Desk and since picked up by 39 outlets, the story features Prince Johnson and his work with Cincinnati Public Schools (CP...
Miami alumna eager to begin role as president-elect of Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Deanne Brandstetter ’78 discovered her career path during blizzard
Hybrid cars are everywhere now, but what is your best option if you want to feel the wind in your hair, or at least under your helmet, and you want to get a little exercise as well? Well, e-bikes a...
Another perfect pass rate as 100% of Miami's Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health Post Baccalaureate Dietetic Intern/Master’s students have passed the Registered Dietitian Exam following gr...
Miami soccer dominates NIRSA Championship
Miami University's Men's Club Soccer clinched the 2023 NIRSA Men's Open Division Championship with an undefeated record and a remarkable concession of only three goals throughout the competition.Th...
EHS doctoral student Malinda McReynolds will pitch on "How district leaders can effectively implement restorative practices with social-emotional programming to create a culturally competent school...
Shawnieka Pope named Ohio Social Worker of the Year
How an award-winning social worker and professor is nurturing the future of the field
Miami’s relationship with Cincinnati Public Schools seeks to enrich urban education
Miami University Alumi AssociationBy J.M. GreenA new approach creates a pipeline of Miami-educated teachers and boosts collaboration between undergraduates and high school students Continue reading...
Yue Li Secures $25K for AmeriCorps Evaluation
Yue Li, associate director of the Discovery Center for Evaluation, Research, and Professional Development, received $25,111 from the Ohio Campus Compact for the project entitled "Evaluation of the ...
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