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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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 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 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...
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 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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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 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 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...
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...
Eight Miami students named Gilman Scholars
Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarships help fund study abroad experiences.
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...
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...
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...
Graduate Research Forum 2024: Top presenter awards
Winners of the oral and poster presentations from the 16th annual forum announced
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...
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 ...
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...
Urban Cohort joins Peaslee Neighborhood Center
Urban Cohort joins Peaslee Neighborhood Center for 14th annual community event, honoring partnership and leadership.
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...
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 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...
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
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...
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...
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...
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," ...
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 ...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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’...
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,...
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...
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...
Preservice ELA Teachers Challenge Anti-Queer Discourse in Young Adult Literature
TCE assistant professor Kelli Rushek, along with preservice teachers Sarah Abdella, Hannah Myers, and Maya Manaster, published a blog post on disrupting anti-queer discourse in Young Adult Literatu...
