Headline Highlights: Miami and Miamians in the news in July
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Departmental News
CEC Students Featured in Miami University TV Spot
A 30-second version of the video recently aired on ESPN.
Four Miami University alumni named to Forbes '30 Under 30 Cincinnati' list
College of Engineering and Computing, College of Arts and Science, and Farmer School of Business alumni make newly created local list
Pair of FSB alumni among 4 Miamians named to Forbes local 30 Under 30 list
Four Miami University graduates are on a new localized version of Forbes' long-running 30 under 30 list.
DHL Supply Chain interns gain ‘real-world learning and experiences’
Miami University double major Isabelle Campbell rises to challenge of organizing warehouse ‘graveyard’ filled with nearly 600,000 units of merchandise
'Shark Tank' star to give Anderson Distinguished Lecture this fall
Kevin O'Leary's lecture to take place in Millett Hall on Oct. 1
CEC shines at Grandparents College
"Grandparents College" runs every summer on Miami University’s Oxford campus, offering a wide range of classes and extracurriculars for intergenerational attendees.
Professor Thomas Poetter publishes thought-provoking book on curriculum theory
Thomas Poetter, professor of educational leadership at Miami University, has published a new book titled "Curriculum Fragments: A Currere Journey through Life Processes." This insightful work build...
Jay Kimiecik receives SUNY Cortland's Distinguished Educator Award
John “Jay” Kimiecik ’80 has been honored with SUNY Cortland’s Distinguished Educator Award during the Alumni Reunion 2024 Awards Ceremony held on Saturday, J...
Princeton High School joins Early College Academy program
Value, flexibility and academic support attract more high schoolers
Miami University developing a new education abroad program in Lithuania and Latvia
Studying abroad can be a life-changing experience for students
Miami swimming and diving represented at this year’s Paris Olympics
Recent grad Maier to compete for Germany; new RedHawks coach an assistant for Cape Verde team
Paris Olympics 2024 will begin a new era for the Games
What to watch for: A mix of concerns, controversies, and celebrations surround the Summer Games
Mental Health Incubator Returns
Miami University is hosting a second mental health incubator fund to support programming on campus.
Serious social ills motivate Miami student to pursue public service and leadership
Gun violence prevention and LGBTQIA+ activism gain Peren Tiemann ’24 national attention
Miami University Professor Releases Second Edition of Influential Literacy Guide
Paula Saine, Ph.D., the John Heckert Professor of Literacy at Miami University, has released the second edition of her influential book, "Cultivating Diversity and Inclusion: Using Global and Multi...
New camp for high school students explores cybersecurity
A new program this summer helps high schoolers learn more about Miami, the Farmer School of Business, and cybersecurity.
"Upward Bound Around Town" initiative engages students in experiential learning and community building
Miami alum Alison Sears honored as 2025 Ohio State Board District 4 Teacher of the Year
Alison Sears, an alumna of Miami University, has been recognized as the 2025 State Board District 4 Ohio Teacher of the Year. Sears holds a bachelor's degree in Botany and Chemistry and a master's ...
The American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA) announced that Lindsey Ellis, a 2015 sport leadership and management alumna of Miami University, has been appointed head coach of the United States...
Kelli Rushek publishes article in English Journal
Kelli Rushek, assistant professor of English education, has been featured in the latest issue of the English Journal. Her article, titled "English Language Arts Teaching as Guided Meaning-Making," ...
Innovative approach to career development highlighted at NCDA annual meeting
San Diego, CA – At the recent National Career Development Association (NCDA) annual conference, Katie Bowling-Southwood, senior associate director of career development, and Jordan D. Gof...
Adam Beissel honored with Miami Athletics Dr. David Shrider Academic Impact Award
Oxford, OH—Congratulations to Adam Beissel, associate professor of sport leadership and management, on being named the recipient of the 2023-24 Miami Athletics Dr. David Shrider Academic ...
Katherine Setser, assistant professor of Architecture and Interior Design, has been selected by the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) to its College of Fellows. She is one of s...
Lexi Laskonis, Supply Chain and Business Analytics double major, enjoys challenging Procter & Gamble internship
Wietse de Boer, Phillip R. Shriver Professor of History, has been awarded a 2024-25 National Endowment for the Humanities Long-term Fellowship at the Newberry Library. While in residence a...
The U.S. Department of State announced that Miami University received one of the 37 grants totaling nearly $1.3 million awarded to U.S. colleges and universities through the 2024 Increase ...
Tasha Dean, director of marketing and communications for the College of Creative Arts, was named a Rising Star Woman of Marketing by Women We Admire for 2024.
New Miami podcast explores the art of writing in a digital age
Episodes will serve as a living archive for the Howe Center for Writing Excellence
Classroom connection leads to FSB grad's future high-profile client
Emil Barr's persistence and patience paid off in landing a new client.
Beyond High Street: Kenneth Ali
1980 alum is managing partner at Rock Gate Partners.
Chris ’83 and Lynne Born Myers ’83, founders of Miami’s Project Dragonfly, a community igniting ecological and social change, anticipate their next transformation
‘All about resolution’ when it comes to donated STM
Microscope part of educational partnership agreement between Miami and Air Force Research Laboratory
Authors, Accolades, and Achievements
Grant received for research on success of underrepresented students
Erica T. Campbell, Ph.D. from the Department of Educational Leadership, Jennifer Troutman, educational leadership M.Ed. graduate and current Ed.D. student as well as staff member at the Farmer Scho...
Shane Carlin ’97 M.S. leads non-profit to empower Asian American leaders
Shane Carlin, a 1997 M.S. graduate of Miami University and the College of Education, Health, and Society, founded Asian Student Achievement (ASA). This 501(c)(3) non-profit is dedicated to propelli...
Students take in Europe on FSB study abroad programs
A whirlwind tour of Farmer School of Business Global Program summer 2024 locations.
Lucy Smothers Wins Prestigious $30,000 Angelo Donghia Foundation Scholarship
Imagine a new kind of farmers market that invites you to create community with neighbors over a cup of coffee or a love of books. Miami University interior design student Lucy Smothers did exactly...
Theatre and AMAE students find success with The Broadway Green Alliance
Lauren Lewis and Minh Nguyen were announced as winners of the annual College Green Captain Award. The College Green Captain Program supports students and faculty at the collegiate level who are pas...
Richard McVey joins Miami’s Board of Trustees
1981 graduate founded MarketAxess and is namesake of university’s data science building
Pair of FSB students named PCAOB Scholars
It's not the first time an FSB student has been a PCAOB Scholar, but it is the first time _two_ students were.
FSB supply chain program ranked among top 25 in nation
Miami is ranked in the top 20 among public universities in a new 2024 ranking
Gentelligence in action: This editor's note by Donna Boen '83 MTSC '96 about working with her Gen Z designer recently won a 2024 CASE Circle of Excellence Bronze Award
MFA Student Selected for Prestigious Juried Show in New York City
Ryan Kerr’s work has been selected to show at Susan Eley Fine Art in New York City.
Hughes Family Scholars program announced
A new student success program has been created at the Farmer School of Business.
In Memorium - Dr. Stan Toops and Dr. Joe Urell
Dr. Stan Toops With heavy hearts we mourn our dear friend and colleague Stanley Toops, who passed away in January 2023 of a failing heart. We’re proud Stan called Miami home for 32 years,...
Headline Highlights: Miami and Miamians in the news in June
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Rachelle Swan and students create mural honoring Ghanaian art
Amity Elementary's 6th-grade class, guided by student teacher Rachelle Swan, created a stunning mural inspired by Ghanaian artist El Anatsui. The project, which incorporated themes of community and...
Farmer School of Business Welcomes Dr. Chelsia Potts
Potts joins the Farmer School from Miami University, where she served as the Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Education.
AIP student to present at veterinary summit this fall
Advanced Inquiry Program (AIP) graduate student Ezekiel Miller of Cleveland, Ohio, will be a poster presenter at the 8th Annual International Veterinary Social Work Summit in September 2024.
AIP student spends free time cleaning up Ohio's Buckeye Lake
Advanced Inquiry Program (AIP) graduate student Mike Curtis of Millersport, Ohio (pictured with his daughter, Tegan), published an opinion piece in his hometown newspaper, The Columbus Dispatch.
Nurturing the next generation of environmental leaders
Global Field Program (GFP) graduate student Greg Harris of Cambridge, Massachusetts, published an article in the Earth Island Journal, and it was the featured cover story for the summer print issue.
‘Women's sports are taking center stage, captivating audiences, and redefining the sports landscape,’ Oakenfull writes in her series for Forbes. ‘For brands, this isn't ...
Couple’s dog, Ivy, at heart of marriage proposal for future Miami Mergers
But how would Brandon Storey ’19 get Ivy to the Rockies without spoiling the surprise?
Nominations now open for the 2024 RedHawk50
Awards recognize Miamians who have founded, owned, or led a private company
Beyond High Street: Lance Theobald
Lance is a 2010 accountancy graduate
Miami’s Honors College earns national recognition
University is ranked No. 6 overall in the 50 Best Honors Colleges for 2024 by College Transitions
Shift to Open Educational Resources seen as key to avoiding high cost of textbooks
Caryn Neumann receives grant to assist college instructors in effectively using Open Educational Resources (OER) to lower textbook expenses
1809 Capital, RedHawk Ventures reflect on collaboration during past year
A student-led investment fund and an alumni-led venture fund talk about their collaboration efforts.
Celebrating International Women in Engineering Day
Read words of wisdom, encouragement, and advice from our CEC community in honor of this annual celebration happening today.
NumberUp Innovation Girls STEM Summer Camp a success at Miami CEC
During this 5-day day camp, local girls aged 11-14 took on engineering, coding, robotics, and other STEM and entrepreneurship projects.
His $1 million gift will help prepare students for the challenges of medical school and life as a physician
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From converting work spaces to living space and a return to walkable cities, renovations of older commercial buildings are fundamentally changing the character of our cities for the better, writes ...
The benefits of entomophagy and a few 'bug bites'
Global Field Program (GFP) graduate student Molly Biagi of River Grove, Illinois, was recently published on Bugible, an online guide into the world of bug eating.
Assistant Professor Jessica Rivera finds success at the Cincinnati Opera
Miami University's Department of Music is proud to announce the recent success of Assistant Professor Jessica Rivera in her major role in last week's production of Don Giovanni with the Cincinnati ...
Miami Hamilton Promise Scholarship 2024 recipients chosen
Students from Hamilton have the chance to earn their degree at no cost, opening doors to new opportunities
Three Miami University Faculty Awarded Grant to Enhance Science of Reading Curriculum
Miami University is excited to announce that three faculty members, Lena Lee, Michelle Cosmah, and Sarah Watt, have received a $6,000 grant from the Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE) to en...
Kristen Stoehr ‘10 brings real-world consultancy opportunity to students with Nestlé project
Miami University alum Kristen Stoehr ‘10 led a Spring semester consultancy project through Miami's East Bridge Consultancy. The team focused on providing insights and strategies from a Ge...
Christopher Lewis M.S. ‘99 receives NASPA Pillar of the Profession Award
Dr. Christopher Lewis, a 1999 graduate of Miami University, has been honored with the Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education - NASPA's Pillar of the Profession award, one of the highest...
School Boards Becoming More Partisan, Warns Education Expert
In a recent interview with KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer, Kathleen Knight Abowitz, an Educational Leadership professor at Miami University, discussed the growing partisanship in school board elections...
Miami Alum Karli Spaid Shines in Professional Softball Debut
Former Miami University softball star and SLAM alum Karli Spaid has officially launched her professional career with Athletes Unlimited. Making her debut in Wichita, Kansas, Spaid quickly showcased...
Miami Alumni Weekend's Golden Celebration: Meet the 50th Reunion Co-Chairs
Miami University and EHS alum Peggy Hamman Landes ’74 and her husband Chuck Landes ’74 were selected to co-chair the 50th reunion committee for Alumni Weekend 2024. Their journe...
Pair of Farmer School students receive AWESOME scholarship
For the second time in two years, a pair of Farmer School students have received an award for women studying supply chain and operations.
Michele Navakas receives Fulbright Danish Distinguished Scholar Award
She is the second Miami University faculty member since 2022 to receive a Distinguished Fulbright Scholar award
Renovations reshaping Bachelor Hall as a hub for the humanities
Two-year project will modernize classrooms, create shared spaces
2023 FSB grad earns Elijah Watt Sells award
Boone is sixth FSB grad to earn award since 2018.
HWC and HWAC Collaboration Featured in Publication
HWC director Lizzie Hutton and HWAC assistant director Mandy Olejnik, along with former HWC consultant Miranda Kunkel, have published a new collaboration titled "Navigating Contradictions whil...
The search for survivors of Pompeii and their stories has dominated the past decade of Tuck’s archaeological fieldwork, Some of his findings are featured in an episode of the new PBS document...
Miami alum: Hospice social worker by day and artisan by night
Emily Cross, a social work alum of Miami University, is making waves in the art world with her unique ceramic creations at Little Jack's Ceramics. In a recent interview with Erinn Sweet of the Urba...
$50k grant to enhance FYIC classwork on character virtues and ethical thinking
A new grant will help evaluate and improve how character virtues and ethical thinking is taught through ESP103, Creativity, Innovation, and Entrepreneurial Thinking.
Helping ScrippsAVID more effectively connect generations
For their Senior Design Project called AVIDConnections, three graduating CEC seniors won first place in the Socially Engaged Engineering and Computing category.
Camp Excel Introduces Middle Schoolers to College Life at Miami University
Camp Excel, directed by Rodney Coates, professor of global and intercultural studies, hosted around 100 students from Cincinnati Public Schools and Middletown City Schools at Miami University from ...
Discovery Center Support Key to Success for Non-Traditional MSW Student
"The support I received from my supervisor at The Discovery Center was pivotal to my success in earning a Master's in Social Work. Working full-time while earning a graduate degree was difficult at...
EHS Interim Dean Amity Noltemeyer Keynotes at the University of Hong Kong Conference
Amity Noltemeyer, the EHS Interim Dean, delivered the keynote presentation at the University of Hong Kong on June 7. Her presentation, titled "Publishing and Reviewing in Academic Journals: An Edit...
CPS and Miami TEACh Students Join "Future BIPOC Teachers Meet and Greet"
High school students from Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS), along with current and incoming Miami students in the TEACh Cincinnati program, participated as attendees and panelists at the "Future BIP...
TCE faculty Kenzie Andrews joins early career teachers at Reds game
Kenzie Andrews, a faculty member from the Teaching, Curriculum, and Educational Inquiry (TCE) Department, celebrated with the Miami Early Career Teacher group at a Cincinnati Reds game.
Pride Month is a time for celebrating diversity and the self-affirmation, dignity, equality, and increased visibility of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex (LGBTQI+) people.
“ When you use a period in your texts, Gen Z finds this ‘harsh,’ ‘scary’ and ‘passive aggressive,” Gerhardt said. Read the interview with Gehardt about her...
Screening of ‘Pompeii: The New Dig’ features Q&A with Miami professor
Steven Tuck, professor of History, appeared in episode 2 of the series
Miami GIS students perform a ‘major role’ for Oxford community
Project to map Oxford Cemetery gives students real-world experience
AIP graduate writes book for navigating sustainability
Advanced Inquiry Program (AIP) graduate Jessica Ullyott '21 of San Diego, California, has been enjoying multiple book signings since publishing her book, Intentional - A Holistic Approach to B...
Diving into two Los Angeles area aquariums
Advanced Inquiry Program (AIP) graduate student Bryan Kao of Bronx, New York, was published in the British magazine, Zoo Grapevine & International Zoo News.
Considering stickleback fish in ecosystem restoration
Advanced Inquiry Program (AIP) graduate Bonnie May '23 of Oceanside, California, asks us to consider the three-spined stickleback fish when restoring ecosystems.
The former school board member and scholar of educational leadership sees this shift having the potential to disrupt the important work of nonpartisan school boards in communities across the nation
Coates dropped out of Southern Illinois University and enlisted in the Army Security Agency. He would learn later that his ‘protest against the Vietnam war – and appreciation for U.S. d...
From just 18 students in 1968 to nearly 600 today, Nursing has undergone a transformation
Geography Planning and Society Trip to Minneapolis
GPS Trip to Minneapolis April 12-15, 2024 Friday, April 12 Six members of the Geography and Planning Society departed Oxford in the morning and made our first stop for a late lunch in Chicago. We h...
Search begins for new dean of the College of Education, Health, and Society
Miami is partnering with Storbeck Search and Associates
Headline Highlights: Miami and Miamians in the news in May
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Authors, Accolades, and Achievements
Listen to the NPR-WVXU interview with Campbell and Scott
Anna Martin, B.A. in Architecture received the award in May.
EHS faculty members honored with Richard T. Delp Outstanding Faculty Award
Professors Kevin Bush (EDP/FSW) and Jeffrey Wanko (TCE) have been awarded EHS's Richard T. Delp Outstanding Faculty Award. In 1992, Richard and Emily Delp Smucker established the Richard T. Delp Ou...
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GFP graduate continues crucial role in PK-12 environmental education, wins exemplary teaching award
Global Field Program (GFP) graduate Rachel Arbor '23 of Beacon, New York, won the National Middle Level Science Teachers Association's Paul DeHart Hurd Award for Exemplary Middle Level Sc...
TaraShea Nesbit’s ‘Beheld’ listed on the New York Times Book Review’s Best Books Since 2000
Nesbit’s novel is a Notable Book of 2020
Spring 2024 Faculty Writing Fellows
The Howe Center for Writing Excellence and Howe Writing Across the Curriculum (HWAC) program are thrilled to welcome 13 new Miami faculty members as Faculty Writing Fellows Program alumni.
Pepper Stetler in the New York Times: ‘Disabled Adults Shouldn’t Have to Pay This Price to Marry’
Rather than keeping people with disabilities above the poverty line, Supplemental Security Income (S.S.I.) restrictions are preventing them from leading independent lives and marrying
Visionary support helps build Center for Supply Chain Excellence
"Having exposure to supply chain management was an important part of my career accomplishments.”
Joseph Carlin, 2024 Mallory-Wilson Center Faculty/Staff Recognition Award
Professor in the Department of Microbiology Director of the Mallory-Wilson Center for Healthcare Education Co-developer of the Premedical and Pre-health Studies co-major Teaches Medical Bacteriolo...
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Jules Jefferson, 2024 Ken and Joan Frankel Outstanding Premedical Student of the Year Award
Undergraduate researcher in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Associated Student Government Vice-President" Tutor/mentor in Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) 202...
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HCWE Hosts Successful April Workshops on Teaching and AI Tools
In April, the Howe Center for Writing Excellence (HCWE) organized three workshops, including a two-part series on teaching Syntheses/Literature Reviews and a special workshop on AI tools for Farmer...
Project Dragonfly Students Awarded Scholarships
Seven Miami University graduate students in Project Dragonfly’s Advanced Inquiry Program (AIP) and Global Field Program (GFP) were recently awarded scholarships totaling $10,750.
Voices: 2024 Farmer School of Business Commencement
A sampling of the words from the 2024 divisional recognition ceremony.
The Writer's Progress 2024: This Is Howe We Do It
On May 10th, the Howe Center for Writing Excellence (HCWE) hosted its annual event "The Writer's Progress," bringing Miami writers together to celebrate, connect, and reflect.
The Class of 2024 showed 'remarkable determination and adaptability' during pandemic
Graduating seniors Simon DeBruin and Karli Spaid, and master’s student Marina Mendes ’22, share what they gained from COVID-19 experience
An international student from Spain, Paula reflects on journeys in entrepreneurship, navigating cultural differences, and finding growth through hockey.
Helaine Alessio and Chris Makaroff awarded the Benjamin Harrison Medallion
They are honored with Miami’s most prestigious career faculty award for ‘outstanding contribution to the education of the nation’
Advanced Inquiry Program (AIP) graduate student Grace Ali created a biological art-stream video series on three threatened/endangered species from each region of California’s San Bernardino C...
Farmer Family Sculpture Park dedicated
The sculpture depicts the man whose name the business school bears and his wife.
Finding support at Miami University, connected by the same red tie
Jack Fazio, former student trustee, becomes an advocate for student mental health
Miami engineers race ahead in AIChE ChemE Car Contest
Created for a Senior Design project, this CEC student team's ChemE car has qualified for a national competition in November.
Professor Leah Wasburn-Moses Updates and Publishes Ohio Foster Care Youth Guide
The Ohio Child Welfare Training Program has released an updated version of its youth guide, originally developed by Professor Leah Wasburn-Moses and EHS Social Work alum Bethany Strauss ’...
Dr. Daniel Farr announced as new Director of Bands and Assistant Professor of Music
Farr is expected to start July 1, 2024.
2024 FSB faculty award winners named
Eight Farmer School professors earned nine awards from the Farmer School this year
Revisiting Reframe Episode 5: The Enigma of Elegance: Unraveling the Intricacies of Movement
Welcome to 'Revisiting Reframe,' where we delve into the thought-provoking episodes of our Reframe podcast. Join us as we spotlight the impactful contributions of the College of Education...
Beyond High Street: Gopa Dobson
Her favorite building on Miami's campus? Millett Hall. Why? Listen and find out!
EHS Dean's Advisory Councils' Awards
This year’s graduate and undergraduate dean’s advisory councils developed an EHS Awards program. The 2024 inaugural winners are: 2024 Outstanding Graduate Research Award Recipie...
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‘Entrepreneurship changes people’s lives’
Miami’s Entrepreneurship program is about more than starting a business
Associated Student Government announces 2024 Outstanding Professor Award, top 10 nominees
Patrick Haney, professor of Political Science, received the 2024 award
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The MacMillan Hall classroom was a gift from Miami University to the Tribe in 2022 to commemorate their unique 50-year relationship
The Miami Student: Nancy Parkinson: From passion to profession
Inspiring Lifelong Learning: Professor Kate Rousmaniere’s Profound Impact at Miami University
The Miami Student: ‘She’s connecting to us’: How one professor has impacted the lives of her students
Professor Elisa Abes accepted to the Antisemitism Summer Institute at GWU
We are thrilled to announce that Professor Elisa Abes has been accepted into the highly competitive Antisemitism Summer Institute hosted by the Graduate School of Education and Human Development at...
Professor Nancy Parkinson's initiative wins support from MIAMI Women Giving Circle
Congratulations to Professor Nancy Parkinson, whose Miami Student Online Pantry Pick List Program has been successfully funded through the MIAMI Women Giving Circle Hawk Tank event! This initiative...
Eight EHS faculty members recognized for making an impact on the Class of 2024
Student Life asked the class of 2024 who made an impact on their college journey, and here are the EHS faculty members they named: Adam Beissel, Ph.D. – Associate Professor of Sports Lead...
EHS alum enjoys vibrant retirement
EHS alum Stephanie Putnam describes how the region's vibrant social scene and plentiful activities have shaped her retirement experience.
Celebrating the inaugural graduation of the dual pathway teaching program
The College of Education, Health, and Society’s first cohort of students completing the dual pathway program are graduating! A senior recognition event was held at Oxford LaRosa’...
ShareFest: Donate your items during Move-Out Week, May 16-21
Drop off your items at Chestnut Fields Parking Lot, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Miami Expanding Peer Education
The Division of Student Life has provided structured opportunities for students to learn from their peers for decades. This year has seen the biggest expansion to date.
Welcome to 'Revisiting Reframe,' where we delve into the thought-provoking episodes of our Reframe podcast. Join us as we spotlight the impactful contributions of the College of Education...
The journey to her master’s in Nursing was a global one
Marina Mendes is one of the first to graduate from Miami University’s MSN program and is already looking ahead to her doctorate
Miami junior earns prestigious Phi Beta Kappa Society honor
Mollie Duffy is one of 20 students nationwide named as a Key into Public Service Scholar
This is Howe We Do It Podcast Launch Announcement
The Howe Center for Writing Excellence (HCWE) is excited to announce the launch of its new podcast series, “This is Howe We Do it.”
Alumni Katherine Coy Smith releases book on art education leadership
Katherine Coy Smith, a 2016 doctoral graduate of the College of Education, Health, and Society and Department of Educational Leadership, recently published a book titled "Autobiographical Lectures ...
Miami University SLAM students experience the SheBelieves Summit in Chicago
Six students from Miami University's Sport Leadership and Management (SLAM) program participated in the 2024 SheBelieves Summit, an educational and networking event hosted by U.S. Soccer and Deloit...
Miami University dedicates Leonardo Drew’s ‘Number 381’
This is the renowned artist’s first bronze sculpture intended as permanent outdoor public art
Janus Forum and Darrell West Lecture focus on American election integrity, impact, and data
Mick Mulvaney, Trump’s former chief of staff, and Tiffany Muller, president of Let America Vote, discussed the impacts of Citizens United on the upcoming election, while Tyler Sinclair ‘...
Beta Gamma Sigma chapter announces new cohort of invitees
82 students invited to be part of this year's cohort.
Momentum is building at the Lee and Rosemary Fisher Innovation College@Elm, where Entrepreneurship students and student-founders find mentorship and guidance
Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Students Share Their Reasons "Why Miami"
Hear stories from members of the Miami University RedHawk Racing Club as they share what they've been working on this year.
Associate Professor of Art Joomi Chung to be featured in upcoming art exhibition
"dragon, etc." exhibition unveils diverse interpretations of Asian mythology
Miami's Knight Abowitz begins term as president-elect of the Philosophy of Education Society
Miami professor will serve as president in 2025-2026
12 TCPL faculty promoted to teaching, clinical professors, and lecturers
They join 44 tenure-track faculty and one librarian whose promotion and/or tenure were approved in February
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Geography and Planning Society Trip to Pittsburgh
GPS Trip to Pittsburgh March 10-12, 2023 Friday, March 10 After departing Oxford, we stopped in Zanesville, Ohio, for lunch at Tom’s Ice Cream Bowl and a tour of the city’s uniq...
Faculty, Students, Volunteers and Community Members recognized at the 2024 Richard and Carole Cocks Art Museum's Annual Meeting for their many contributions to the museum in support of our mis...
Revisiting Reframe Episode 3: Cultivating Agility in Education: Embracing the Evolving Classroom
Welcome to 'Revisiting Reframe,' where we delve into the thought-provoking episodes of our Reframe podcast. Join us as we spotlight the impactful contributions of the College of Education...
Over a decade has passed since Opera News hailed Miami Opera Theater as the region’s "hidden gem." Since then, the program has garnered significant acclaim, earning seven prestigious awar...
Headline Highlights: Miami and Miamians in the news in April
Our editors' picks provide a snapshot of recent news media coverage
Miami University's Nutrition Program Achieves Perfect Match Rate for Fourth Consecutive Year
Miami University's nutrition/dietetics program celebrates a remarkable achievement, securing a 100% match rate for its undergraduate students in the national dietetic internship matching process fo...
Miami faculty and students publish study on critical literacies in language education
Teaching, Curriculum, and Educational Inquiry faculty members Kelli Rushek and Katherine Batchelor, along with students Julia Beaumont, Ava Shaffer, and Delaney Barrett, have published a study in t...
Honors College gives recognition to KNH faculty member
Recipients selected by the Honors Student Advisory and Activities Board.
Miami’s Nursing graduate program celebrates first cohort of MSN trained nurses
Nursing Department ready to help fill strong demand for primary care providers nationally
Beyond High Street: Jillian Griffiths
Jillian is a 1992 Farmer School accountancy graduate
Butler County Board of Commissioners awards $10 million to Miami University
Funding is in support of advanced manufacturing workforce and innovation hub
Write your own story through college
Hear about college as the perfect time to embrace feedback, to reinvent yourself, and to become who you really want to become
Dragonfly Visiting Assistant Professor Michelle Szydlowski Ph.D, Department of Biology, was recently published in the book, Emerging Voices for Animals in Tourism...
Helping audiences experience the Antarctic Peninsula virtually and engaging with STEM
Global Field Program (GFP) graduate Susan Dorsey '19 of Baltimore, Maryland, has completed a number of deliverables for her Grosvenor Teacher Fellowship...
Addressing inclusion problems in STEM
This month current Global Field Program (GFP) student Aurelia Valente of Sante Fe, New Mexico, presented "Disability Inclusion in STEM Academia" at RedHawk Talks...
Sounds of spring: Student ensemble concerts, theater, and dance performances
Enjoy one - or all - of these end-of-semester performances
Soon-to-be-graduate finds conservation voice, starts wildlife non-profit
Meg Sczyrba of Portland, Oregon, who is an Advanced Inquiry Program (AIP) student in Miami's Biology Department, will earn a Master of Arts next month.
Dragonfly students amplify primate conservation through research and media
Current Dragonfly students Maegan Leavendusky (at right) of Mayetta, Kansas, and Rachel Medley of Lexington, Kentucky, recently traveled to Cameroon, West Africa, where they worked on The Great Ape...
A full circle moment for GFP graduate at John Brewer Reef in Townsville, Australia
Earlier this year Global Field Program (GFP) graduate and science teacher Sam Wheeler '12 of Durham, North Carolina, led a group of 23 students (and 6 adults) to Australia to learn about the b...
Current Global Field Program (GFP) student Angie Trumbo of Long Beach, California, who works for International Bird Rescue (Bird Rescue) presented "Fifty and Better's Spring Lectures: Int...
GFP graduate contributes research to book about animal tourism
Global Field Program (GFP) graduate Jacqui Sadashige's research on elephant tourism has been published in Emerging Voices for Animals in Tourism and appears in the "Hands Off Herd" c...
GFP graduate and teacher named FFT fellow
Global Field Program (GFP) graduate Nickele Morgan '14 of Perry, Ohio, was awarded a Fund for Teachers (FFT) fellowship for travel to Iceland this summer.
Connecting history and science through interpretive presentations
Global Field Program (GFP) graduate Luetta Jean Coonrod '12 of Lombard, Illinois, wrote an article about her experience as an interpretive presenter on women’s roles...
Improving life through city park community gardens
Global Field Program (GFP) graduate Lindsey Smith '23 of Columbia, Missouri, published an article, "Community Gardens in City Parks,"
Addressing real-world problems through citizen science
Global Field Program (GFP) graduate Safiya Sabir '21 of New York, New York, was published in NSTA's Connected Science Learning.
Combating parachute science in Latin America
Global Field Program (GFP) graduate Emily Utset '23 of New York, New York, was published in the journal of Conservation Biology.
By developing strong relationships at Miami, as well as being open-minded while still pursuing what she loved, Bahner discovered her career passion and has climbed her way up the ladder of success.
Researching the power of social media for zoos
Advanced Inquiry Program (AIP) graduate student Ezekiel Miller of Cleveland, Ohio, was published in the journal of Social Work in Mental Health.
A note of thanks to our good stewards on this Earth Day
Global Field Program (GFP) graduate student Melanie Branson of Ridgecrest, California, was published in The News Review, a weekly newspaper of the Indian Wells Valley (IWV).
Alumni Spotlight: Grayson Myers ‘20
Former Music Education major finds success at OMEA
Dan Darkow Named Director of Miller Center
Dan Darkow is the Miller Center for Student Disability Services new director, as of April 15, 2024.
Creativity City 2024 takes over Uptown Park
Yearly event celebrates creativity in all its forms.
Ambitious new sculpture coming to Miami University
Leonardo Drew’s first permanent outdoor installation will be unveiled May 2
Three Miami University students selected as 2024 Goldwater Scholars
Miami University juniors Audrey Allen, Chanakya Pandya, and Cece Meinking were named Goldwater Scholars for 2024-2025. They are among 438 students nationwide to receive the scholarship
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University Faculty Scholar and Junior Faculty Scholar Awards announced
Six faculty members honored with the annual awards
The free concert caps the MUSO’s 120th anniversary season
FSB business fraternity wins big at Nationals again
Pi Sigma Epsilon chapter named best for sixth time in seven years
CEC senior excels at South African Olympic Trials
Henju Duvenhage, a senior Biomedical Engineering major, produced five top-four finishes in Gqeberha, South Africa.
CAS students Ally Berkowitz and Nick Bertrand reflect on how their academic experiences have prepared them to step up while preparing for one of the nation’s largest student-run fashion shows.
Revisiting Reframe Episode 2: Cultivating Calm: How PBIS Transforms School Environments
Welcome to 'Revisiting Reframe,' where we delve into the thought-provoking episodes of our Reframe podcast. Join us as we spotlight the impactful contributions of the College of Education...
College of Education, Health, and Society
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Mark Carver and Jessica Rivera – Hommage to Victoria De Los Angeles
Assistant Professor of Music Jessica Rivera and collaborator featured on “Voice of the Arts” Podcast
Music Education student receives NAfME award
Colleen Gorski has been selected as a recipient of the 2024 NAfME Collegiate Professional Achievement Award.
Student Spotlight: Ash Padilla ‘24
Art major lands Assistant Editor position at DC Comics following graduation.
L.I.F.E conference examines interaction of faith, entrepreneurship
People from more than two dozen nations took part in the virtual conference
Dr. Anne Whitesell recognized as the winner of the 2024 Roger and Joyce Howe Award
Dr. Anne Whitesell was recognized as the winner of the 2024 Roger and Joyce Howe Award for Excellence in Disciplinary Writing Instruction at the University Awards ceremony on March 20.
Ohio State's Inaugural Artist Laureate Nyama McCarthy-Brown inspires at Miami University Hamilton
On April 4th, Nyama McCarthy-Brown, Ohio State's Inaugural Artist Laureate, graced Miami University Hamilton with her presence as part of her laureate tour. The occasion marked a first of it...
Asad Ikemba Wins Global Essay Competition with 'The Sankofa Bird That Flew Home'
Educational Leadership's own Asad Ikemba, a first-year PhD student, has been awarded the prestigious first-place prize for his insightful publication, "The Sankofa Bird That Flew Home," in the Glob...
Graduate students ignite curiosity at RedHawk Talks event
On April 10, the Shriver Center buzzed with 12 graduate students' innovative ideas and passionate research during the RedHawk Talks event. Inspired by the TED Talks format, the event was the culmin...
College of Education, Health, and Society
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• Department of Educational Leadership
Jenna Alvarez Elected President-Elect of North Central ACES
Jenna Alvarez associate clinical professor of educational psychology has been voted President-Elect of the North Central Association for Counselor Education and Supervision. North Central ACES (NCA...
College of Education, Health, and Society
• Department of Educational Psychology
New Smart Manufacturing lab coming to Miami CEC Fall 2024
Miami University currently offers the only B.S. in Smart Manufacturing Engineering in the state of Ohio.
Alumni from Miami University's Nutrition program continue to shine, with Erin Ogden and Cameron Stauffer both receiving the prestigious Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year (RYDY) Award from the ...
Revisiting Reframe Episode 1: Drafting the Future: How Fantasy Sport is Redefining Fandom
Welcome to 'Revisiting Reframe,' where we delve into the thought-provoking episodes of our Reframe podcast. Join us as we spotlight the impactful contributions of the College of Education...
2024 President's Distinguished Service Award Recipients
Meet the 19 outstanding student recipients of the President's Distinguished Service Award.
Author, alumnae association to receive 2024 Freedom Summer of ’64 Award
Carol Anderson ’81 M.A. ’82 and Western College Alumnae Association both to be honored this year
Student Org Spotlight: The Society of Hispanic Engineers (SHPE) at Miami CEC
Learn about what’s been happening at SHPE this year and find out how to get involved.
Miami students win record-number 26 awards at regional SPJ conference
14 students were Mark of Excellence winners in the regional Society of Professional Journalists competition
Stryker group president: Relationships are key to success in business, life
A 25-year veteran and a nearly-new sales associate talked about their careers in healthcare sales.
The Performing Arts Series wins University Diversity Award for innovative festival
The Performing Arts Series is proud to receive the 2024 Diversity Event of the Year award from Miami University for the Electric Root Festival. The recognition shines a light on the event for its m...
Cybersecurity symposium looks at role of AI as hackers, tactics evolve
Experts discuss how big is the threat, and what are the solutions.
Farmer School VCIC team places second at global finals -- again!
Team places in top three for seventh time.
Miami alumni association receives honor from Insight Into Diversity
University will be one of 32 recipients featured in June issue
Rodney Coates in The Conversation: ‘I’m not black, I’m O.J.’
What O.J. Simpson’s life showed about transcending race and being trapped by it
Miami University and Marquardt Middle School collaborate on sculpture project
In a unique collaborative effort, Miami University and Marquardt Middle School (a minority/majority school located in the western Chicago suburbs) joined forces to create four stunning sculptures t...
FSB team wins Cleveland Research Company Stock Pitch Competition
The best of 33 teams to compete this year was comprised of a trio of finance students.
Student artists find success at SummerFair’s 2024 Emerging Artists Exhibition
Art senior Hannah Litt took home the exhibition’s third place award.
Mary Ben Bonham awarded 2024 Knox Distinguished Teaching Award
The professor of Architecture and Interior Design has an impressive list of students externally recognized for their work
Professional development and networking opportunities with Miami alumni were offered during January Term.
From classroom project to national spotlight, “Doodles & Digits” set for Public Television debut
Miami alumna's dream to make math colorful and fun becomes a national and global phenomenon
Mellon Foundation grant ‘game changing’ for Miami program
Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies program awarded $100,000
Miami University Cybersecurity Club Welcomes Guest Speakers from Enduir Cyber
The session focused on career opportunities in cybersecurity.
Experience "Puffs" May 1-5 at Gates-Abegglen Theatre
Miami University Theatre is ready for some magic with its upcoming production of "Puffs" by Matt Cox, running from May 1-5, 2024, at Gates-Abegglen Theatre. For seven years, a certain boy wizard we...
College success isn’t brain science (but it can be!)
Journey deep into the mysterious connections between the brain and behavior
Miami recognizes faculty, staff, and students who promote inclusive excellence
The annual awards ceremony celebrates day-to-day work to support Miami’s commitment to advancing a more inclusive Miami
Miami graduate programs earn U.S. News & World Report recognition
Annual rankings evaluate programs across several disciplines
Former Trump administration official Mick Mulvaney and voting rights activist Tiffany Muller will take the stage on April 15.
Recent graduate's final inquiry action project comes to life in new education access program
On April 1, 2024, GFP graduate Ginger Levinson '23 of Nashville, Tennessee, launched a new environmental education access program—La Vergne Public Library Learning Links—in her com...
Farmer School alum discusses own mental health challenges to help students
Johnny Sirpilla used his own journey and struggles to write his book "Life Is Hard, But I'll Be OK"
Lana Kay Rosenberg and Brent Shock receive the Miami University Distinguished Service Award
One of Miami’s premier awards, the Distinguished Service Award recognizes faculty or staff who have made a significant impact on the life and mission of Miami University
Elise Radina to receive NCFR Fellow status
The National Council on Family Relations (NCFR) has awarded the organization's prestigious Fellow status to professor and associate dean for the graduate school, M. Elise Radina. She joins a unique...
Music Education alum Brian Shepard (‘02) named as MTNA’s new CEO
The Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) announced Brian Shepard as its incoming Chief Executive Officer, effective July 1, 2024. “It is a profound honor to have been selected to le...
A Myaamia (Miami) and Shawnee view of the eclipse
The solar eclipse path of totality encompasses the ancestral homelands of several Native American nations, including the Myaamia, or Miami, and the three Shawnee nations.
Baernstein named dean of College of Arts and Science
Senior associate dean and professor of History begins new role July 1
Miami’s Ohio Writing Project provides resources for creating eclipse poetry
April 6 event in Dayton encourages community poems, art
Hunter Wells ‘24, majoring in Psychology with a co-major in Neuroscience, is discovering alternatives to depression treatment through psychedelic compounds.
The department of history at Bowling Green State University has produced a podcast that looks back at eclipses of the past and explores the ways that different people from Canada, Mexico and the Un...
Early College Academy enrollment growing as news spreads about opportunity
First cohort of ECA graduates delighted to get associate degree for free before the end of high school
The department of history at Bowling Green State University has produced a podcast that looks back at eclipses of the past and explores the ways that different people from Canada, Mexico and the Un...
Miami Institute Expert Addresses Kentucky Sports Betting Concerns
This article highlights sports betting in Kentucky and concerns for those with gambling disorders. Sharon Custer, a faculty member working with Miami’s Institute for Responsible Gaming, L...
Authors, Accolades, and Achievements
Headline Highlights: Miami and Miamians in the news in March
Our editors' picks provide a snapshot of recent news media coverage
Supply chain major named 2024 Best & Brightest Business Major by Poets & Quants for Undergrads
Dougherty to work at West Monroe Partners after graduation
Wireless device chargers installed around Farmer School building
New stations have ability to charge devices wirelessly or via wires
Celebrate the solar eclipse with one of these five campus and Oxford watch parties
Enjoy one or all three watch parties on Miami University’s Oxford campus; stop by the two parties at City of Oxford parks
SLAM faculty publish new article in Soccer & Society
Ryan Chen, assistant professor of sport leadership and management along with SLAM colleague Adam Beissel and co-author Dr. Yiran Su, recently published a research article, "The quest for authentici...
SLAM Student Ben Bracken Finishes in Top 8 of National Sports Sales Competition
Five SLAM students participated in the 2024 National Collegiate Sport Sales Competition Championship Round on February 26-27 in Atlanta. Senior Ben Bracken achieved a top-8 finish in the corporate ...
Team of Miami students wins 2024 Econ Games
Nearly 20 teams competed in the Econ Games this year.
Miami senior named 2024 Best & Brightest Business Major by Poets & Quants for Undergrads
Yiyang Fu to work at KPMG after graduation
Senior Geology student assesses the chemistry and evolution of magma
Juliana Curtis ‘24 analyzes granite and the feldspar crystals within to assess the inner workings of ancient volcanoes.
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Scripps Celebrates Innovative Work of Opening Minds through Art and its Founder
Scripps Gerontology Center is an innovation hub, developing new programs that meet the needs of all of us as we age. At the close of 2023, Elizabeth "Like" Lokon, Ph.D., Founder and Director of Ope...
Five Model Arab League students win national awards
The CAS students competed at the NUMAL conference near Washington, DC.
Professor of Art Dana Saulnier has solo exhibit in NYC
First Street Gallery will host the work of Saulnier from March 27-April 20, 2024.
Tech for Equity: HYPE's Collaborative Outreach Initiative
Miami University’s Humanitarian Youth Preparation for Electronics Education (HYPE) recently refurbished 50 computers for use by the National Center for Urban Solutions (NCUS).
Henry Jin in the Conversation: 'How safe are your solar eclipse glasses? '
To make sure that you enjoy the total solar eclipse safely, the American Astronomical Society has specifically warned against buying eclipse glasses at the lowest price from online marketplaces li...
Community-based Theatre to present multiple plays at the Oxford Community Arts Center
The event will take place April 2 at 6:00p.m.
Music alumna Shelbi Wagner succeeds in music education and performance
Miami University alumna Shelbi Wagner has been making significant strides in the world of music education and performance. Wagner, who holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees with...
‘Inspiring’ Miamians earn accolades at annual ceremony
Awards celebration held at Marcum Conference Center
The future begins now for data science at Miami University
Dedication of McVey Data Science building March 14 draws big crowd, notable guests
The event will take place April 3 at 7:30p.m.
Miami University Steel Band celebrates 30 years
Join the band Saturday, April 20 at 7:30p.m.
EHS alum's company, InGoodTaste, clinches a top spot in the RedHawk50
In a celebration of entrepreneurial success, Miami University alum Ryan Lindholm, who graduated in 2000 with a major in health sport studies, has seen his company, InGoodTaste, achieve significant ...
Prince Johnson, MU/Cincinnati Public Schools Pipeline Coordinator in the News
With a story on combating the teacher shortage. First aired by The National Desk and since picked up by 39 outlets, the story features Prince Johnson and his work with Cincinnati Public Schools (CP...
Miami awarded ODHE grant to help student teachers master the science of reading
Miami-Lakota school partnership will place student teachers with professional educators trained in the science of reading
Accomplishing everything everywhere all at once
Hear about inspiring a new generation of female engineers, overcoming imposter syndrome, and about learning how to take a break while still accomplishing all your goals
Department of Music to Host Double Reed Day
The event is for all ages and will take place April 6 from 9a.m.- 5p.m.
Miami University celebrates entrepreneurs with inaugural RedHawk50 Awards
Honoring the 50 fastest-growing private companies around the world founded or led by former students of Miami University
Meet our indispensable group of alumni leaders
Dragonfly Alumni Leaders (DALs) volunteer their time to support students in three Dragonfly classes, including Science Leadership & Media Workshop, Biology in the Age of Technology, and Master&...
The event, which took place on February 11th, 2024, brought 85+ participants from 21 different institutions to Oxford.
Hybrid cars are everywhere now, but what is your best option if you want to feel the wind in your hair, or at least under your helmet, and you want to get a little exercise as well? Well, e-bikes a...
The concert will take place on Wednesday, May 1, at Hall Auditorium, and is free and open to the public.
Miami alumna eager to begin role as president-elect of Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Deanne Brandstetter ’78 discovered her career path during blizzard
Two Miami Engineering students team with Talawanda students on eclipse project
Miami has purchased 30,000 glasses to safely watch the April 8 total solar eclipse
Graduate student artwork featured in upcoming exhibition
A Miami University Master of Fine Arts (MFA) second-year graduate student, Kelley Booze, will display her artwork in an upcoming exhibition.
Three architecture students awarded in national competition
Miami University students received recognition from The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Ohio’s annual student competition.
Mark Jeanmougin holds Investigation Workshop for Miami Cybersecurity Club
The workshop, designed to simulate a real-world cyber attack scenario, focused on a widespread form of cyber theft involving stolen gift cards and automated PIN guessing attacks.
Empowering wildlife professionals to safeguard snow leopard in Nepal
Embark on a reflective journey through Nepal's Manang Valley with a blog by Global Field Program (GFP) graduate Kayley Bateman '20, Program Manager at Snow Leopard Conservancy (SLC).
Researching species reproductive success
Global Field Program (GFP) graduate Jennifer Kachala '23 of Sylmar, California, was published in the February edition of Animal Keepers' Forum, a journal of the American Association of Zo...
Bridging the interpreter-audience gap to connect conservation
Global Field Program (GFP) graduate student Mollie Flowers of Baltimore, Maryland, was published in Legacy, a periodical of the National Association for Interpretation (NAI).
For the love of outdoor learning
Global Field Program (GFP) graduate student Kelly Rivett of Adelaide, Australia, was published in Teaching Science, a quarterly journal published by the Australian Science Teachers Association.
Dragonfly's Aurelia Valente joins Graduate School's Redhawk talks
Current Global Field Program (GFP) student Aurelia Valente, pictured here, joins a group of graduate students for RedHawk Talks...
As seen on TV: a Dragonfly grad and Lolly the duck
Global Field Program (GFP) graduate Amanda Badger '15, pictured above, gets ready to go live with Lollipop or "Lolly," a Pekin duck, on Fox Dayton Local 45.
Passive bird monitoring gets funded
Global Field Program (GFP) student Kyra Thurow Bartow of Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina, received a fully-funded grant through Carolina Bird Club to install video and audio monitoring of birds...
The J-Term 2024 trips provided both cultural knowledge and research experience while studying abroad.
Freshman Olivia Cotton earns scholarship for Broadway intensive in NYC
Olivia Cotton, a freshman Theatre and Vocal Performance double major, with minors in Dance and Women and Gender Studies, earned accolades and recognition at the Kennedy Center American College Thea...
Beyond High Street: Mary van Praag
On this episode of Beyond High Street, Mary Van Praag, 1987 Farmer School of Business marketing graduate, talks with FSB dean Jenny Darroch about why she went into consumer products, being...
Cameron Tiefenthaler — about to graduate and make her way into law and public service — reflects on her mother running for local office and the importance of voting
Miami soccer dominates NIRSA Championship
Miami University's Men's Club Soccer clinched the 2023 NIRSA Men's Open Division Championship with an undefeated record and a remarkable concession of only three goals throughout the competition.Th...
Another perfect pass rate as 100% of Miami's Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health Post Baccalaureate Dietetic Intern/Master’s students have passed the Registered Dietitian Exam following gr...
Currently finishing up his master's in Computer Science, Serhii has received this honor through research conducted with Shijie Zhou, Ph.D.
Dragonfly director Chris Myers honored for innovative global programming
Dragonfly co-founder and director Chris Myers Ph.D. was recently honored with two awards...
Dragonfly Visiting Assistant Professor writes book and is honored by AASA
Dragonfly Visiting Assistant Professor Michelle Szydlowski Ph.D. has published a new book, "Elephant Tourism in Nepal," through CABI.
EHS doctoral student Malinda McReynolds will pitch on "How district leaders can effectively implement restorative practices with social-emotional programming to create a culturally competent school...
Hiestand Galleries to Host Exhibit Exploring US-Mexico Indigenous and Migration Experience
View the exhibition March 11 – 21, 2024
Professor Andy Rice and his students delve into their experiences during January’s three-week Inside Hollywood study away course.
Miami’s newest Rangel Fellowship recipient is already a global citizen
Sinait Sarfino ’22, whose family fled South Sudan, aims to become a Foreign Service officer working on migration and refugee issues
Gaining a competitive edge through CEC's SASI workshop
Sofie Dwyer, Chemical Engineering major, shares her experience from CEC's Systems and Automation Springboard to Internship workshop.
Changing Climate, Changing Communities is part of an interdisciplinary collaborative effort by Miami University faculty from Project Dragonfly (Biology Department) and the Department of Art, as wel...
Choral Ensembles Unite for Concert: Remembering Freedom Summer '64
The all-choirs concert will take place Tuesday, March 12, at 7:30p.m.
Social Innovation Weekend brings together students from across Miami
A mix of students from across Miami spent the weekend looking for problems and solutions to them.
Student explores tabletop roleplaying games as a simulated model for social relationships
Kathryn Sullivan ‘24 utilizes her love for TTRPGs like Dungeons & Dragons to explore the psychological and emotional responses of players engaging in a fantastical setting.
Ohio, semiconductors, and exciting new career pathways for Miami University students
On March 19, Miami University students can explore emerging opportunities in the “semiconductor heartland.”
Shawnieka Pope named Ohio Social Worker of the Year
How an award-winning social worker and professor is nurturing the future of the field
This year, of the 10 films nominated for an Academy Award for best picture, three of them – ‘Anatomy of a Fall,’ ‘Past Lives,’ and ‘The Zone of Interest’ &...
Farmer School student takes top role at collection of student-led impact funds
A Farmer School student is now leading a consortium of undergraduate-led impact funds.
Yue Li Secures $25K for AmeriCorps Evaluation
Yue Li, associate director of the Discovery Center for Evaluation, Research, and Professional Development, received $25,111 from the Ohio Campus Compact for the project entitled "Evaluation of the ...
Miami’s relationship with Cincinnati Public Schools seeks to enrich urban education
Miami University Alumi AssociationBy J.M. GreenA new approach creates a pipeline of Miami-educated teachers and boosts collaboration between undergraduates and high school students Continue reading...
Miami University’s 2024 Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition winners
Ten finalists competed in the Graduate School’s Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) competition Feb. 26
Richard Cocks wins Philanthropist of the Year
This award is the highest recognition for an alumnus or other friend of the university who has made a noteworthy, university-wide impact or has supported or directed fundraising for a specific majo...
Understanding predator-prey relationships
Global Field Program (GFP) graduate Michael Haughwout '23 of Matawan, New Jersey, was published in Green Teacher magazine.
The Miami University Symphony Orchestra is set to perform for the university community on Saturday, March 9, at 7:30 PM.
Miami alumna's $1M gift to support entrepreneurship
A Miami University alum has made a gift to help entrepreneurship at her alma mater.
Beyond the “birthday problem”: Qihou Zhou’s new model for a classic probability puzzle
A recent paper by Miami CEC professor Qihou Zhou provides a new model for solving the classic “birthday problem.”
Headline Highlights: Miami and Miamians in the news in February
Our editors' picks provide a snapshot of recent news media coverage
Authors, Accolades, and Achievements
Music education faculty and alumni will present sessions at national conference
Allison Croskey, Adam Depew, Christina Reardon, and Julie Froude will present this November.
Farmer School of Business receives award for student success program
A program started at the Farmer School of Business to help students has been recognized with an award.
Department of Marketing
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• Department of Management
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Hear about striving for excellence in all aspects of life, especially when finding success isn’t easy and not everything goes as planned
Miami University alumni return for special performance in Oxford
Phoenix (Wenyin) Deng, acclaimed violinist, and Chyh Shen Low, accomplished pianist and composer, will perform at Souers Recital Hall on March 20.
18 CAS faculty receive promotion and/or tenure
Miami’s Board of Trustees made the approvals on Feb 23.
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• CAS Feature
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Distinguished music professor is recognized by prestigious honor society
Tammy Kernodle, was recently named one of Phi Beta Kappa's (PBK) visiting scholars for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Miami University alumnus Kevan Stuber (‘75 and ‘76) reflects on career in music education
Kevan Stuber, a distinguished alumnus of Miami University, recently reminisced about his journey in the field of music education, which has been punctuated by numerous accolades and contributions t...
Runcie C.W. Chidebe: ‘Black voices in cancer research and oncology’
'How do we attract and retain more diverse researchers to the cancer community, and how do we begin to close the gap in cancer disparities?' asks Nature Reviews Cancer
Venture capital team wins VCIC regionals for 8th straight time
The tradition continues as the FSB VCIC team wins its regional competition again.
Beyond High Street: Mike Smerklo
On this episode of Beyond High Street, Mike Smerklo, an entrepreneur, investor, and author who graduated from the Farmer School of Business in 1991, joins Farmer School dean Jenny Darroch to talk a...
Miami’s trustees approve promotion and tenure; next phase of strategic planning
New Master of Education, Counselor Education program approved, board increase, and MiamiTHRIVE update
Promotion and tenure granted to 44
Miami University's board of trustees approved the promotion and/or tenure of 36 faculty members and eight librarians at its Feb. 23 meeting
University statement on suspected case of meningococcal disease
Butler County General Health District informed Miami of suspected case of meningococcal disease on Oxford campus
CAS announces nine faculty winners of the Creativity and Innovation Award
The awards were presented on Feb 3, 2024.
Four Farmer School alumni receive Love and Honor Awards
The Miami University Alumni Association's annual Love and Honor Award winners have been announced.
Miami employees celebrate 15, 25, 30 years of service
“We honor faculty and staff who have been at Miami for 15, 25, or 30 years, because they have honored us,” President Gregory Crawford said
Environmental Earth Science major inspires to showcase Miami history through Oxford’s natural trails
Ryan Sawyer ‘24, who is also co-majoring in Sustainability, created a geologic map and trail guide for Miami University’s natural areas
Preservice ELA Teachers Challenge Anti-Queer Discourse in Young Adult Literature
TCE assistant professor Kelli Rushek, along with preservice teachers Sarah Abdella, Hannah Myers, and Maya Manaster, published a blog post on disrupting anti-queer discourse in Young Adult Literatu...
Dance and choir came together at the Ohio Music Educators Conference
The conference took place Friday, Feb. 2.
Navigating Change: A Recap of the 2024 All-Fellows Change Retreat
For three days in January, anyone walking through the Armstrong Student Center would have seen (and heard) 50 Miami faculty enthusiastically engaging with colleagues from many divisions they had ne...
Beyond Research: MaKenna McClure's Path to Long-Term Care Administration
In the vast landscape of academia, the allure of research may not always entice every student. Amidst the cohort of second-year master's students, individuals like MaKenna McClure stand out. Diverg...
GFP graduate honored with Oak Cliff Chamber of Commerce Chairman‘s Award
Global Field Program graduate Chris Corpus '19 of Dallas, Texas, received the Chairman’s Award from the Oak Cliff Chamber of Commerce for his community work.
Students taking Startup Weekend idea to international pitch competition
An idea that took second place at last fall's Startup Weekend is a semifinalist in a global competition.
Deadline for MIAMI Women Giving Circle Grants extended to Feb. 26
Take advantage of this deadline extension and pitch your project.
Alumni Spotlight: Matthew Zuehlke
Matthew Zuehlke (Music Education '99) is currently in his 25th year of teaching band in Central Ohio.
Event Announcement: What the L? The Science of Reading with Michelle Cosmah and Heather Grimes
Join us for the return of "What the L?" – an engaging series of talks that delve into language-related disciplines. In this upcoming session, two esteemed members from the College of Educ...
CCA Recognizes Long-Standing Employees
Congratulations to Michael Bailey-Van Kuren, Julia Guichard, Eric Hodgson, Patti Liberatore, Glenn Platt, Jonathan Ralinovsky, Mary Rogero, and Jon Yamashiro.
Nour Sayed’s research aims to advance gene therapy solutions to human eye diseases.
Performing Arts Series Welcomes the Enchanting Celtic Angels, Ireland on March 1st
This fun-for-the-whole-family show arrives in Oxford Friday, March 1.
Miami University Symphony Orchestra honors Maestro Seiji Ozawa at national conference performance
The performance will take place at the McAfee Auditorium in Belmont University on February 16th at 7:30 PM.
Sharon M. Draper’s middle-grade novel ‘Out of My Mind’ is now a film
The Miami alumna is an acclaimed author who was teacher of the year in 1997
Winners announced in the 2024 Miami University Young Painters Competition for the $10,000 Yeck Award
Emily Bartolone’s winning painting will become part of the Miami University 21st Century Painting Collection
Miami CEC students, staff and faculty support another successful FTC tournament
See the list of winners from this year’s qualifier tournament at Millett Hall, plus photos from the event.
Hands-on learning over Winter Term
Lauren Devney, a junior Mechanical Engineering major, shares her experience in CEC's three week Maintenance and Reliability Internship (MARI).
Work+ is so much more than just a part-time job
In addition to a paycheck, students get paid tuition, valuable skill-building, and meaningful connections
CAS announces the 2024 HASI Foundation Climate Solutions scholarship winners
Five seniors will also be presented with special mentorship and internship opportunities.
College of Arts and Science
• Insititute for the Environment and Sustainability
• Department of Geology
• Department of Biology
• CAS Student Stories
• CAS Feature
INCubatoredu high school students learning aspects of Altman Institute curriculum
A visit by Cincinnati-area INCubatoredu students highlights a decade-long partnership between the Farmer School of Business and Uncharted Learning.
On this episode of Beyond High Street, Farmer School of Business dean Jenny Darroch sits down with Kia Nalls, a 2001 finance and accountancy graduate, to talk about the scholarship that brought her...
Miami’s Civil Rights Film Festival to honor 60th anniversary of Freedom Summer
Black History Month events in Oxford and at the Regionals
Hamilton Community Foundation and Miami University Regionals to offer free tuition for students who live in Hamilton, Ohio
Thirteen Miami students, alumni named Fulbright semifinalists
Thirteen Miami students and alumni are semifinalists in the 2024-2025 Fulbright U.S. Student Program competition. Eight undergraduates, one graduate student, and four alumni have been recommended b...
New exhibit explores revitalization of Miami, Peoria tribes' art form
A recently opened exhibit in Oxford explores the practice of creating painted deerskin hides by the Miami and Peoria tribes of Oklahoma.
A collaboration to meet the workforce and research manufacturing needs of Butler County and Southwest Ohio
An interview with Muhammad Jahan, newly elected ASME Fellow
The Fellow grade of ASME (The American Society of Mechanical Engineers) membership recognizes exceptional engineering achievements and contributions.
CCA faculty, staff receive four Creativity and Innovation Awards
Diane Fellows, Ben Smolder, Ben Nicholson (ETBD), and Stephanie Danker (ART) all received this award at a ceremony held on Thursday, Feb. 3.
CEC faculty, staff receive four Creativity and Innovation Awards
Peter Jamieson, Joanna Hohn, Norm Krumpe, and Kumar Singh were honored Thursday night.
Miami music faculty invited to present and perform at Ohio educators Conference
As one of the largest music conferences in the country, it collaborates with the Technology Institute for Music Education to provide experimentation with instruments and other groundbreaking produc...
Senior awarded experience scholarship for interior design
Senior interior design major Zoey Howard recently won an experience scholarship from PAVE Global’s 2023 Visual Merchandising Store Design program.
Miami University Symphony Orchestra Chosen for Prestigious CODA National Conference in Nashville
This honor places the Miami University Symphony Orchestra among an elite group, with only two university orchestras, including Purdue University, chosen for this distinguished opportunity.
New publication on health benefits of short-term e-bicycle riding
Research publication in European Journal of Applied Physiology co-authored by four kinesiology faculty and three kinesiology students. Miami kinesiology faculty members Helaine Alessio, Kevin Balla...
LaRosa's CPO: Future of work will focus on culture, people
Why does your work shirt color matter? Steve Browne says it shouldn't.
“Get involved where you can, and go for it.” Hear a true student leader talk about how transformative college can really be.
Celebrating EHS Creativity and Innovation Award Honorees
On February 1, 2024, President Greg Crawford presented the Creativity & Innovation Award to individuals who have truly embodied the spirit of creativity and innovation at Miami University. Lea ...
Pura Vida: Education and Community in Costa Rica
Brian Schultz, professor and associate dean, and 18 Miami students visited La Paz Community School in Costa Rica for a day of learning and collaboration. This was part of their winter term program ...
New publication in Communication and Sport journal
Bo Li, an assistant professor in the Sport Leadership and Management Department, and Su Jin, an interdisciplinary doctoral student in the Department of Educational Leadership, recently published a ...
Farmer School faculty receive Creativity and Innovation Award
Three FSB professors received an award for their efforts at Miami University
Meet four of the robotics teams competing at Millett Hall this Saturday
27 high school and middle school robotics teams will compete at the Feb. 3 FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) robotics tournament, hosted at Miami University’s Millett Hall.
How engineering students can work toward an MBA
Miami CEC engineering students can also take part in the Farmer School of Business MBA program. Here’s how.
Headline Highlights: Miami and Miamians in the news in December and January
Our editors' picks for December and January provide a snapshot of recent news media coverage
Stats and Stories Podcast: Proctoring Problems with Helaine Alessio
Helaine Alessio, Ph.D., FACSM is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health at Miami University and is a past President of the MWACSM and a fellow of the American...
Senior wins first place Cincinnati architecture award
Miami University senior architecture major Sydney Marcum recently won first place in a Cincinnati design competition.
Experience “Antigone” March 13-17
Miami University Theatre is putting on its next performance in Studio 88 from March 13-17!
RedHawk Launch Accelerator announces new cohort, new leader
The latest cohort of the RedHawk Launch Accelerator has been announced.
Authors, Accolades, and Achievements
Mastano Dzimbiri Secures Spot in 2024 David L. Clark Graduate Seminar
Mastano Dzimbiri, an EDL doctoral student, has secured a spot in the prestigious 2024 David L. Clark Graduate Seminar in Educational Leadership & Policy Studies. The seminar, organized by the U...
Farmer School student, alum open chicken restaurant in Uptown Oxford
It's been a long time coming, but the big day for a pair of current and former students arrived this month.
Work+ provides area businesses with dedicated workers
Program includes critical benefits as students fill vital job roles and businesses help with tuition
Gallery of Fall 2023 Architecture Studio (virtual tour)
View a virtual tour of the work created in the 2023 Architecture Studio course.
Architecture students and faculty plan renovations in their studio
The Miami University Westcott House + Fallingwater Design-Build studio conducted a field study at two Frank Lloyd Wright historic house sites Monday, Sept. 18 through Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023.
Six Miami University Sport Leadership and Management (SLAM) students participated in the National Collegiate Sports Sales Championship (NCSSC) qualifications held in November. Miami emerged as a st...
Solar eclipse, election season highlight spring public programming at Miami University Regionals
Spring 2024 Passport to Programming events
Beyond High Street: Roger Howe
Talking with Roger Howe, Farmer School alum and philanthropist
Navigating Passion and Purpose: Runcie C.W. Chidebe
Discover Chidebe's journey with the doctoral program in social gerontology at Miami University
In a collective effort to study the impacts of voucher and charter school movements, 15 doctoral students from Miami University's educational leadership program have authored a book titled "Vouch f...
The Standard (S4, E5): Opportunity Knocks | Pittsburgh SteelersWatch to see a day in the life of an NFL scout as Colbert attends the 2023 MAC and Big 10 Championship Games in one day.
The Ohio Department of Higher Education granted $19,000 to Miami University as part of the Science of Reading Student Teacher Placement grant. This initiative, a collaboration between the Office of...
‘I’ll always have a home here’: Angels’ Bachman earns Miami degree
A first-round draft pick in 2021, former RedHawk standout celebrates graduation at Jay Hayden Baseball Center
Racing towards success: Nolan Allaer '25
Nolan Allaer '25 is a Mechanical Engineering student at Miami University and a 3rd generation competitive driver.
Shawnieka Pope wins top honor as NASW Ohio's 2023 Social Worker of the Year
Assistant Clinical Professor, Shawnieka Pope, was announced as the Social Worker of the Year by the NASW Ohio Chapter. The statewide award recognizes Pope's exceptional contributions to the social ...
Emmy experience anything but ‘Weird’ for Miami alumnus
An integral part of Inside Hollywood’s alumni network, Jason C. Brown ’99 worked as unit production manager for film on life of ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic
Chipotle’s Chairman and CEO Brian Niccol ’96 to address Miami University graduates
Spring Commencement will be held on May 18, 2024
BCRTA breaks ground on Chestnut Street Multimodal Station Jan. 19 with Miami and city of Oxford
The transportation hub is expected to be in operation by September 2025
The exhibition, which runs from Jan. 30 through June 8, will feature a number of recent examples of painted deer hides and document the process of revitalization of this tradition after its decline...
Jessica Anderson ‘15, a graduate of Miami University’s Nutrition program, is gaining recognition for her work as a sports nutritionist. Anderson, who works with the military to ...
