Miami Media Highlights Sept. 28-Oct. 4
Miami Media Highlights Sept. 28-Oct. 4
HPCwire, Oct. 3, Miami University’s Research Computing Team Helps Faculty Scale Up to Powerful Resources
Jens Mueller, director of high performance computing services in the Office of Research and Innovation, is quoted in this story on how Miami’s researchers leverage Ohio Supercomputer Center services.
Cincinnati Business Courier, Oct. 2: Cincinnati’s enrollment edge
This article showcases enrollment growth at area universities. Rachel Beech, vice president for Enrollment Management and Student Success, is quoted in the article regarding Miami’s growth and retention rate. Subscription may be required.
Dayton Business Journal, Oct. 2: Dayton region colleges and universities hold nearly $2.5B in endowments
Miami University ranked No. 1 on the list with an endowment of $1.1 billion, followed by the University of Dayton at $938.7 million. Subscription may be required.
Government Technology Online, Oct. 2: It’s Time to Start Thinking About Quantum
David Seidl, vice president for IT Services and CIO, is quoted in this story on quantum computing.
Dayton Business Journal, Oct. 1: Two Dayton-area universities pay instructors more than $90,000 on average
Miami University ranks No. 2 on the list of 30 area universities.
The Cool Down, Oct. 2: Ohio confirms its first armadillo arrived on its own, signaling a move into colder habitat
Tereza Jezkova, associate professor of Biology, shares that researchers at the university have found what is possibly the first documented natural occurrence of armadillos in Ohio. Additional coverage on this topic appeared in the Journal-News.
Advanced Manufacturing, Oct. 1: 2026 30 Under 30 Honorees
Clayton Cooper, assistant professor of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, was recently selected to the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) 2026 list of 30 Under 30 honorees.
Cincinnati Business Courier, Sept. 30: Two Cincinnati startups rank near the top of Miami University's fastest-growing alumni companies
Miami University announced its 2026 RedHawk50 list of the world’s fastest-growing companies owned or led by Miami University alumni.
Dayton Daily News, Sept. 30: Miami University announces creation of AI center
Dennis Cheatham, associate professor of Graphic and Experience Design and director for the new AI center, is quoted.
Kiowa County Press, Sept. 29: Updated: 3.0 earthquake Monday adds to a busy decade of small quakes in northwest Kansas
This article references a 2025 study conducted in part by Mike Brudzinski, professor of Geology and Environmental Earth Science, which shows earthquakes were caused by pumping wastewater into a deep rock level.
Springfield News-Sun, Sept. 29: Springfield Museum of Art opens 'Permeable' exhibition featuring Joomi Chung and Manami Ishimura
Joomi Chung, professor of Studio Art, exhibits work at the Springfield Museum of Art. "Permeable | The Breath Which Moves Between," which opened Sept. 25.
Axios, Sept. 29: Miami makes suicide prevention a campus priority
Steve Large, assistant vice president for Health and Wellness for Student Life, speaks on Suicide Prevention Week at Miami University.
Journal-News, Sept. 29: Miami University's Bachelor Hall revamped for $72M: Building was gutted, has modern learning spaces
This article highlights the renovations and grand reopening of Bachelor Hall along with the naming of the Altman Institute for the Humanities. Miami President Gregory Crawford is quoted.
FOX-WTVT, Ch.13, Sept. 28: Study: Raccoons make and play with toys
The research of Michelle Szydlowski, visiting assistant professor for Project Dragonfly, is featured. The study focuses on pygmy raccoon making and playing with toys which demonstrates social interaction and social learning.
CBS-WKRC, Ch. 12, Sept. 28: The Local 12 College Tour
The College of Education, Health and Society was featured in the evening news showcasing Social Work, Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health, and Sport Leadership and Management.
The Conversation, Sept. 28: Generous paternal leave policies improve maternal and newborn health, family finances and workplace equality
This article by Megan Kuykendoll, instructor of Family Science and Social Work, shows the benefits of paternal leave for maternal and newborn health.
NPR, Sept. 28: Courses in AI
This news briefing from NPR references Miami as a university offering AI courses to students, faculty and staff.
Journal-News, Sept. 23: Miami University students flocking to newly opened $13M recreational sports spaces on Oxford campus
Seth Bauguess, senior director of communications in University Marketing and Communications, and four students are quoted in this story about students using the new and expanded intramural and recreation fields and courts at Chestnut Fields and Millett South Lawn.