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Miami Media Highlights Nov. 3-9

Miami Media Highlights Nov. 3-9

The Conversation, Nov. 7: James Watson exemplified the best and worst of science – from monumental discoveries to sexism and cutthroat competition
Andor Kiss, director of the Center for Bioinformatics and Functional Genomics, highlights the work and legacy of researcher James Watson.

Journal-News, Nov. 7: $27M Oxford station opens for all modes of transportation, is ‘future-ready’ for Amtrak
The Chestnut Street Multimodal Station, a collaborative effort by BCRTA, Oxford, Miami University, the Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments, and the Ohio Department of Transportation was dedicated on Nov. 6.

Crain's Cleveland Business, Nov. 6: NEOMED to fight physician shortages with new partnerships
An innovative educational partnership establishes pathways for future generations of physicians to train for a medical career in Ohio. President Gregory Crawford is quoted in the article. Additional reporting on this topic appeared in Cleveland Jewish News, CBS-WKRC, Spectrum News, and the Business Journal.

Insight into Academia, Nov. 6: Miami University, Cleveland Clinic Deepen Ties With New Facility and Programs
Miami University’s newest hub for healthcare education and student wellness now carries the name of one of the world’s top medical institutions, Cleveland Clinic. Ande Durojaiye, vice president for Strategy and Partnerships, is quoted in the article.

UNISWAG, Nov. 6: Miami Football Unveils “Cradle of Coaches” Uniform
Honoring the gold standard, the Cradle of Coaches legacy lives on. The RedHawks will debut special throwback-inspired uniforms on Nov. 12, celebrating generations of leadership and excellence. David Sayler, director of Athletics, is quoted.

Cincinnati Magazine, Nov. 6: Miami University’s Equine Therapy Supports Student Mental Health
Jennifer Young, psychologist and associate director for community engagement at the Student Counseling Service, and Heather Pinnick, director of Miami’s Equestrian Center, share how Miami University’s on-campus horses help students manage anxiety, depression, and trauma.

Go Banking Rates, Nov. 5: 6 Purchases That Waste Shocking Amounts of Money
Michele Frank, the Arthur Anderson Alumni Professor of Accounting, shares the hidden fees from discount airlines can result in a traveler losing the ‘discount’ they thought they obtained. This story also appeared on Yahoo Life.

FOX-WXIX, Nov. 5: Miami University freshman elected to Lakota school board at 18
Benjamin Nguyen made history as the 18-year-old Miami University first-year student won his first attempt at political office and became the youngest candidate to ever win a Lakota board seat.

Spectrum News, Nov. 4: Do people still trust school boards?
Kathleen Knight Abowitz, professor of Cultural Foundations of Education, shares that political polarization and social media have led to the distrust of school boards in Ohio and across the country.

The Conversation, Nov. 4: America’s teachers are being priced out of their communities − these cities are building subsidized housing to lure them back
Jeff Kruth, associate professor of Architecture, wrote this article on America’s teachers being priced out of their communities and the cities building subsidized housing to lure them back.

The Montage, Nov. 4: MediaFest 25 brings journalists together
Sacha DeVroomen Bellman, instructor of Journalism, is quoted in this story about the recent MediaFest 25 event in Washington, D.C.

Yahoo News, Nov. 3: Opinion: Students Would Pay More to Attend College With Peers Who Match Their Politics
A study by Riley Acton, Frank H. Jellinek, Jr. Assistant Professor of Economics, is referenced in this opinion piece. Acton collaborated on the study with Emily Cook of Texas A&M University and Paola Ugalde Araya of Louisiana State University.