Headline Highlights: Miami and Miamians in the news in August
Our editors' picks provide a snapshot of recent news media coverage
Headline Highlights: Miami and Miamians in the news in August
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WLWT, Aug. 25: Miami University welcomes 4,000 freshmen as classes kick off
- Dean of Students BaShaun Smith is quoted in this broadcast about the new school year starting and mentions several new things students will see on campus this year, including new bus routes, Chestnut Street Station transportation hub, and a Chick-fil-A on campus.
Dayton Daily News, Aug. 22: Miami University students back on campus: Even President Crawford helped them move in
- Miami University President Gregory Crawford is quoted in this story on the university’s move-in day and the incoming first-year class. Additional coverage on this topic appeared in the Journal-News.
Wallet Hub, Aug. 14: When planning to have a child, what financial considerations should be taken into account?
- Megan Kuykendoll, coordinator of eLearning and instructor in the Department of Family Science and Social Work, shares that when planning to have a child, families should consider a variety of costs, including housing, healthcare, and nutrition/daily needs in particular. Additional reports on this topic also appeared on Spectrum News.
Fortune, Aug. 13: As degrees get branded worthless, LinkedIn’s just revealed the universities that give Gen Z the best shot at corner office jobs
- Miami University is one of the top 50 colleges in the U.S. for long-term career success, according to LinkedIn's first-ever top colleges 2025 rankings. Additional reporting on this topic also appeared on Cleveland.com.
Yahoo Lifestyle, Aug. 12: 6 Purchases That Waste Shocking Amounts of Money
- Michele Frank, Arthur Anderson Alumni Professor of Accountancy, says that flying on discount carriers can feel like a win until hidden fees for seat assignments, carry-on luggage, and food surface.
Smithsonian Magazine, Aug. 12: After Mount Vesuvius Erupted, Pompeii’s Poorest Survivors Lived Amid the Rubble of the Ancient City for Hundreds of Years
- Steven Tuck, professor of History, is referenced in this article for his research of Pompeii and his 2024 article in The Conversation.
Dayton Daily News, Aug. 8: How should higher ed prepare students for a world where AI is everywhere?
- Elizabeth Wardle, Roger and Joyce Howe Distinguished Professor of Written Communication and director of the Howe Center for Writing Excellence, is one of three educators sharing the importance of teaching the next generation the ethical and responsible uses for artificial intelligence.
Cincinnati Business Courier, Aug. 7: Miami University, AI firm launch $1.5M project for Ohio manufacturers
- Mohammad Mayyas, chair and professor of Engineering Technology and associate dean for Strategic Initiatives, and Fadel Megahed, professor of Information Systems and Analytics and Raymond E. Glos Professor in Business, are quoted in this article announcing the partnership with MeetKai to develop modernized training modules to help reduce workplace injuries.
NPR-WVXU, Ch. 91.7, Aug. 11: 'Cradle of Coaches' documentary to premiere next spring
- An upcoming documentary will explore the grand tradition of Miami’s famed Cradle of Coaches and the lasting impact Miamians have made on the game of football. David Sayler, Miami’s director of Athletics, is quoted. Additional coverage on this topic also appeared in NBC-WDTN Ch. 2, Cincinnati Magazine and Yahoo News.
Business Insider, Aug. 3: Justice for Gen X
- Megan Gerhardt, professor of Management and Leadership, weighs in Gen X being the forgotten generation sandwiched between Boomers and Millennials.
NPR-WVXU, Ch. 91.7, Aug. 1: Director of Miami University's 'intellectual diversity' center shares details ahead of opening
- Flagg Taylor, director of Miami University's new intellectual diversity center, is quoted in this story and said he expects students and the campus community to embrace the college's Center for Civics, Culture, and Society once they see what he's been working on.
