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Miami Media Highlights Oct. 13-19

Miami Media Highlights Oct. 13-19

CBS-WKRC, Ch. 12, Oct. 19: Local university receives $1.5M gift from alumnus; here's how it will be used
Miami University has announced a significant transformation for its Humanities Center. The news story quotes Miami University President Gregory Crawford, Renée Baernstein, dean of the College of Arts and Science, and Timothy Melley, director for the Altman Institute for the Humanities.

Journal-News, Oct.18: People with mobility issues can now take an ‘adaptive walk on wheels’ through woods near Miami University
Several people took part in the first Adaptive Nature Walk on Wheels that was organized by Yoshi Tomoyasu, associate professor of Biology at Miami University. The event took place on paved trails through scenic autumn woods on the city’s Oxford Area Trails (OATS) that meander through the Miami University Natural Areas. Additional reports on this topic appeared on CBS-WKRC Ch. 12.

Capital & Main, Oct. 16: Dollar store workers fight to improve jobs, even without a union
This article references the National Labor Relations Board data analyzed by Kevin Reuning, associate professor of Political Science.

The Conversation, Oct. 14: New student loan limits could change who gets to become a professor, doctor or lawyer
Rodney Coates, professor of Global and Intercultural Studies, shares how new student loan caps may be problematic and force some people to end their education prematurely.

Explore, Oct. 14: Ohio's 'Yale Of The West' Is In A Delightful College Town That's As Charming As New England
Oxford is a must-see small town bursting with collegiate elegance, according to this story. The seamless blend of academic rigor, cultural depth, and natural beauty makes Miami and Oxford a destination worth lingering over — evoking New England grace in the heart of Ohio.