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
Sport Leadership and Management News
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
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 ...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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
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...
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...
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...
Sounds of spring: Student ensemble concerts, theater, and dance performances
Enjoy one - or all - of these end-of-semester performances
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.
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...