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Miami Media Highlights Jan. 12-18

Miami Media Highlights Jan. 12-18

Dayton Daily News, Jan. 18: Local university answers call for inclusive education teachers with new major
This article reports that Miami University has launched a new Inclusive Education major that combines general and special education into a single undergraduate program. Ashley Cartell Johnson, assistant chair of Educational Psychology, is quoted. Additional reporting on this topic also appeared on WKRC-TV Online.

WCPO-TV Online, Jan. 16: New workforce innovation center offers direct path from high school to manufacturing careers
This story reports on the Advanced Manufacturing Workforce and Innovation Hub, a collaboration between Miami University and Butler Tech. Moira Casey, interim dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Applied Science, is quoted.

CBS-WKRC, Ch. 12, Jan. 14: CBS in Cincinnati
Jessica Rivinius, vice president of University Communications and Marketing, highlights the success of the Miami Student newspaper along with the importance of journalism to connect with the community.

Spectrum News 1 Ohio, Jan. 13: Social Media Bots
Phillip Arceneaux, assistant professor of Strategic Communication, discusses his recent research into social bots as agenda-builders and their effect on political election outcomes. Additional coverage on this topic also appeared on NPR-State House News Bureau.

Dayton Daily News, Jan 13: Opinion: Lawmakers continue a century-long battle over who should pay for health care
Robert Applebaum, senior research scholar at Miami’s Scripps Gerontology Center, shares that Americans relying on Affordable Care Act subsidies will face a steep increase in health care costs in 2026.

Missouri Business Alert, Jan. 12: Instagram to interview: Gen Z leverages social media for personal branding
Megan Gerhardt, professor of Management, provides insight into Gen Z’s digital branding in the workplace.

Good Housekeeping, Jan. 12: How to Add More Joy to Every Week
This article shares tips to bring more joy to your life. Darwin Guevarra, assistant professor of Psychology, is one of three referenced experts.

EDUCAUSE Shop Talk, Jan. 12: The Latest on AI and Work in Higher Ed
Jessica Palatka, vice president and chief human resource officer, shares insight on the implications of artificial intelligence on the higher education workforce in this podcast episode from EDUCAUSE Shop Talk.