Headline Highlights: Miami and Miamians in the news in November
Our editors' picks provide a snapshot of recent news media coverage
Headline Highlights: Miami and Miamians in the news in November
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The Columbus Dispatch, Nov. 29: Which Ohio counties have the longest and shortest life expectancy? What we know
- This article reports on the life expectancy of Ohio residents by county. The data is reported by the Scripps Gerontology Center at Miami University and quotes associate director Robert Graham.
Cincinnati Enquirer, Nov. 27: Soon I'll occupy the men's room stall next to you. Thank the Ohio Legislature
- This op-ed was written by Miami University graduate student Samantha Saap in response to Ohio House Bill 183, known as the “bathroom bill.” This op-ed also appeared in USA Today and Yahoo News.
Scary Mommy, Nov. 26: Is it better to shop IRL on Black Friday or in person?
- Michele Frank, associate professor of Accountancy, suggests that shopping in person can make it easier to adhere to your budget for holiday shopping.
The Conversation, Nov. 25: How the first Pilgrims and the Puritans differed in their views on religion and respect for Native Americans
- Michael Carrafiello, professor of History, shares the differences between Puritans and Pilgrims in their views on religion and respect for Native Americans.
Columbus Dispatch, Nov. 22: America! We have a Jerry Jones problem in our politics
- Steven Conn, W.E. Smith Professor of History, provided this opinion column comparing the current state of politics to that of the NFL, where rich people believe their money simply entitles them to a seat at any table.
PBS, Nov. 21: How a new fungi study could affect how we think about cognition
- Nicholas Money, professor of Biology, provides insight into how a new study in fungal growth shows spatial memory — and how this may assist in studying cognition and consciousness in a variety of life forms.
The Conversation, Nov. 19: The ‘Death Mother’: Horror’s most unnerving villain
- Kerry Hegarty, associate professor of Film Studies, delves into our darkest fears and uncovers that what scares us the most is often something very close to home.
Journal-News, Nov. 14: Record breaking: Miami U earns more than $50 million in grants
- This article highlights Miami’s record-breaking year of funding grants. Ande Durojaiye, vice president of Miami Regionals; Sue McDowell, vice president for Research and Innovation; Rick Page, associate vice president for Research and Innovation; and Randi Thomas, vice president of ASPIRE, are featured in the story.
NPR-WOSU, Nov. 12: Tech Tuesday: DNA reveals misconceptions about life before Mount Vesuvius’ eruption
- Steven Tuck, professor of History, discusses what the new DNA discovery in Pompeii reveals about the ancient city and its citizens. Tuck and this topic also were featured in Smithsonian Magazine.
U.S. News & World Report, Nov. 11: What a Second Trump Term Could Mean for Your Taxes
- Ejindu Ume, associate professor of Economics, provides insight on what President Elect Trump’s proposed tax cuts and tariffs could mean for your personal taxes.
Cincinnati Magazine, Nov. 5: Changing Minds
- Andrew Jones, associate professor in the Department of Chemical, Paper, and Biomedical Engineering, is featured in this article about the research and investigation into the promise and peril of psychedelic drugs.
