SLAM student takes World Cup research to Washington
Abigail Echtenacher presents findings on the 2026 FIFA World Cup and its impact on Mexico City communities at Diplomacy Lab Fair in D.C.
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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.
Graduate Research Forum 2025: Top presenter awards
Top oral and poster presentations selected from the 17th annual forum held Nov. 7
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...
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...
FSB holds inaugural marketing sales competition and forum
Students tasked with convincing store buyers to stock Skyline products
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...
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 (...
Sean O’Donnell: From fan to ace in the pocket
Miami senior earns coveted spot in the Cleveland Cavaliers’ Foundation Class following SCENE
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...
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...
Trey LaBounty played as a graduate student for Miami University football team while earning Master of Sport Analytics degree
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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 ...
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...
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
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, ...
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
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...
EHS faculty earn tenure and promotions
Miami University’s College of Education, Health, and Society recognizes faculty members who have been granted tenure and promotions for their contributions to teaching, research, and service.
Miami 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...
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...
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...
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
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...
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...
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...
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 University sport analytics students Lauren Skelley and Blake Brewer finished top in the 2026 National Collegiate Sport Analytics Championship, which was held Feb 16 - 17 at Bridgestone Arena ...
Corinne Zimmerman received the 2026 American Kinesiology Association Doctoral National Scholar Award
Corinne Zimmerman, a 2022 SLAM alumna and incoming tenure-track faculty, received the American Kinesiology Association Doctoral National Scholar Award recipient for Doctoral-granting institutions. ...
EHS faculty earn national recognition, awards
Racheal Banda Rothrock Teaching, Curriculum, and Educational Inquiry Assistant Professor Racheal Banda Rothrock, TCE Assistant Professor, was selected to receive the 2026 Early Career Award from th...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...