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Miami Media Highlights April 14-20

Miami Media Highlights April 14-20

Journal-News, April 20: Miami U regionals to add ‘polytechnic’ programs for students
This news story reports on the Miami Regional campuses adding “polytechnic” learning through more courses, certifications, and degrees in the STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) fields.

Boston Herald, April 19: Millard: Natural gas easing carbon emissions: Study
This article references a study led by David Lindequist, assistant professor of Economics, that shows more natural gas energy production has led to lower U.S. carbon emissions.

Nikkei Asia, April 18: Shell game: How China-linked front companies dodge U.S. tariffs
Yao (Henry) Jin, professor of Supply Chain Management, shares insight into how China based companies get around the newly imposed U.S. tariffs.

Yahoo News, April 18: A climber with cancer whose life was saved by UK HealthCare? Not exactly. | Opinion
Gillian Oakenfull, professor of Marketing, adds context to ethics in health care marketing and advertising. This article originally appeared in the Lexington Herald-Leader.

Dayton Daily News, April 17: SparkFest at Miami University: What festival attendees can expect
This article highlights Miami’s SparkFest, which promotes student creativity and the arts. Miami students and SparkFest co-chairs Mallory Stiles and Jack Drayer are quoted.

NPR-KCUR, Ch. 89.3, April 17: Why is the Missouri legislature trying to overturn voter-led laws on abortion and paid sick leave?
Anne Whitesell, associate professor of Political Science, shares insight into voter led initiatives and the amending by state legislators.

Dayton Business Journal, April 17: Miami University offers first look at potential arena district design
Miami University President Gregory Crawford gave students and faculty a preview of the potential arena district during his spring update on April 2. This topic also appeared in the Cincinnati Business Courier.

NPR, IdeaStream, Ch, 91.7, April 14: Three post-COVID takeaways from Ohio school board members
Kathleen Knight Abowitz, professor of Educational Leadership, highlights her recent study which included interviews with 18 Ohio school board members to learn how the local institution evolved during this tumultuous time of misinformation, culture wars, and conflict.

Loveland Magazine, April 14: Miami University is committed to achieving carbon neutrality at Oxford campus by 2040
This online news source provides links to Miami University's sustainability efforts.   

Home Stratosphere, April 14: 18 Small Towns with Historic Universities Where the Pursuit of Education Shapes Daily Life
Oxford, Ohio, home to Miami University, makes the list of towns where learning matters, and that small places can still hold big stories.