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Miami Media Highlights May 26-June 1

Miami Media Highlights May 26-June 1

CBS-WKRC, Ch. 12, June 1: Miami University approves new academic degrees
Miami University to offer a new degree for students: Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence. Liran Ma, Naus Family Faculty Scholar Professor and chair of the Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering, shares how students will learn to customize AI for specific industries.

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, June 1: Steven Conn: Rural America isn't the place the city-dweller thinks it is
Steven Conn, W.E. Smith professor History and author of “The Lies of the Land,” wrote this column about the enduring myths surrounding rural America. (Subscription may be required)

NPR-WYSO, Ch. 91.3, May 30: New documentary series details thriving relationship between Miami University and the Miami Tribe
WYSO’s Indigenous Affairs reporter Adriana Martinez-Smiley spoke with Rachel Sachs Valerio and Kara Strass to learn more about the documentary series "Neepwaantiinki." Strass is director of the Miami Tribe Relations office at the Myaamia Center and served as the cultural adviser for the series.

NPR-WOUB, May 29: Earthquakes in Ohio? It’s more likely than you think
Mike Brudzinski, professor of Geology and Environmental Earth Science, explains how fracking can disturb dormant faults resulting in earthquakes.

The Conversation, May 29: Beyond the backlash: What evidence shows about the economic impact of DEI
Rodney Coates, professor of Global and Intercultural Studies, delves into the tangible costs and benefits of DEI, including who benefits, who doesn’t, and the broader effects on society and the economy.

Ohio Department of Higher Education, May 29: Ohio announces latest round of Collegiate Purple Star Awards
Miami University is one of 30 colleges and universities in Ohio to have their Collegiate Purple Star designation renewed for continuing their efforts to support students with military backgrounds.

CNN International, May 27: End of trade loop hole has major impact for Shein, Temu
Yao “Henry” Jin, associate professor of Management, weighs in on how the de minimis exemption and tariffs affect foreign businesses such as Shein and Temu along with American consumers.

CBS-WCPO, Ch. 9, May 27: Butler County police departments land body cam funding
Miami University Police Department is among Butler County police agencies to receive grant funding to bolster body camera initiatives.