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Miami Media Highlights July 21-27

Miami Media Highlights July 21-27

Columbus Dispatch, July 26: When does fall semester start? Here’s when Ohio college students head back to campus
Miami University is part of this roundup of start dates for Ohio colleges and universities.

Ohio Tech News, July 25: Ohio invests $7 million in Miami University to launch statewide quantum computing institute
Miami President Gregory Crawford is quoted in this story detailing the $7 million in funding earmarked for Miami University and quantum computing in the Ohio 2025-2026 operating budget.

EdTech Innovation Hub, July 25: MeetKai collaborates with Miami University on new workforce development initiative for manufacturing sector
Fadel Megahed, professor of Information Systems and Analytics, is quoted in this story on a recent $1.5 million grant from the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation to launch the Safety Immersion and Gamified Hazard Training initiative.

The Conway Bulletin, July 24: Why Pickleball is Taking Over College Campuses-And Changing Student Life Forever
Miami is mentioned in this article on pickleball for its partnership with pickleball equipment company JOOLA.

Cincinnati Business Courier, July 22: Miami University to demolish three campus buildings in $7M project
Cody Powell, associate vice president of facilities, planning, and operations, shares plans to demolish three buildings to make way for future redevelopment and make further moves toward achieving Miami's sustainability goals as a part of its campus utility master plan (subscription required to view article).

CBS-WKRC, Ch. 12, July 21: Madeira man raises money for nonprofit by running 100+ miles in 24 hours
Recent Miami University graduate Andrew Whitson ran 100-plus miles in 24 hours to raise funds for a nonprofit that will assist with erasing medical debt.