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
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...
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 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...
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 ...
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...
William “Bill” Farling, a visionary leader in school psychology, was instrumental in founding the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), where he later served as E...
Miami 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...
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...
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
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
‘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
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 ...
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...
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...
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.
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,&#...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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....
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...
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...
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
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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
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...
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 ...
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 ...
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...
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 ...
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...
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
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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," ...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
