Headline Highlights: Miami and Miamians in the news in June
Our editors' picks provide a snapshot of recent news media coverage
Excellence and Expertise
Miami among Princeton Review selections for Top 50 Best Value Colleges
University rises to No. 28; top institution from Ohio on public school list
Miami’s Honors College earns national recognition
University is ranked No. 6 overall in the 50 Best Honors Colleges for 2024 by College Transitions
Alcalde ‘honored and humbled’ to be part of Top 50 list
Vice president of OTIE among those recognized by Women We Admire
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 ...
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...
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
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...
$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.
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.
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...
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...
Screening of ‘Pompeii: The New Dig’ features Q&A with Miami professor
Steven Tuck, professor of History, appeared in episode 2 of the series
Headline Highlights: Miami and Miamians in the news in May
Our editors' picks provide a snapshot of recent news media coverage
Authors, Accolades, and Achievements
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...
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.
Visionary support helps build Center for Supply Chain Excellence
"Having exposure to supply chain management was an important part of my career accomplishments.”
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...
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...
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...
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.
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’
Dr. Daniel Farr announced as new Director of Bands and Assistant Professor of Music
Farr is expected to start July 1, 2024.
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 ’...
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...
2024 FSB faculty award winners named
Eight Farmer School professors earned nine awards from the Farmer School this year
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...
‘Entrepreneurship changes people’s lives’
Miami’s Entrepreneurship program is about more than starting a business
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...
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...
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...
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
The Miami Student: Nancy Parkinson: From passion to profession
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...
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.”
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 ‘...
Miami’s chief procurement officer earns top 10 award
Mark Taylor was finalist for Supply Chain and Procurement Professional of the Year
Momentum is building at the Lee and Rosemary Fisher Innovation College@Elm, where Entrepreneurship students and student-founders find mentorship and guidance
Associate Professor of Art Joomi Chung to be featured in upcoming art exhibition
"dragon, etc." exhibition unveils diverse interpretations of Asian mythology
Tech Fee call for proposals coming in August
The next round of the Student Technology Fee Competitive Proposal Process will begin on Monday, August 19, with a final deadline of September 29.
Miami's Knight Abowitz begins term as president-elect of the Philosophy of Education Society
Miami professor will serve as president in 2025-2026
Authors, Accolades, and Achievements
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
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...
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...
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...
Headline Highlights: Miami and Miamians in the news in April
Our editors' picks provide a snapshot of recent news media coverage
Honors College gives recognition to KNH faculty member
Recipients selected by the Honors Student Advisory and Activities Board.
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...
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...
Announcing the Winners of the Spring 2024 HWC Writing Contest
We are thrilled to announce the winners of the Spring 2024 Howe Writing Center Writing Contest! This semester’s contest invited Miami writers to produce a poem or poem sequence inspired by a ...
Alumni Spotlight: Grayson Myers ‘20
Former Music Education major finds success at OMEA
University Faculty Scholar and Junior Faculty Scholar Awards announced
Six faculty members honored with the annual awards
L.I.F.E conference examines interaction of faith, entrepreneurship
People from more than two dozen nations took part in the virtual conference
Student Spotlight: Ash Padilla ‘24
Art major lands Assistant Editor position at DC Comics following graduation.
Music Education student receives NAfME award
Colleen Gorski has been selected as a recipient of the 2024 NAfME Collegiate Professional Achievement Award.
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
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...
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...
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...
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...
Researchers spend a year in dialogue with community partners before pragmatic trial begins
Cybersecurity symposium looks at role of AI as hackers, tactics evolve
Experts discuss how big is the threat, and what are the solutions.
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...
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.
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
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.
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...
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.
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
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...
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...
Hunter Wells ‘24, majoring in Psychology with a co-major in Neuroscience, is discovering alternatives to depression treatment through psychedelic compounds.
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
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...
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.
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.
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...
Community-based Theatre to present multiple plays at the Oxford Community Arts Center
The event will take place April 2 at 6:00p.m.
‘Inspiring’ Miamians earn accolades at annual ceremony
Awards celebration held at Marcum Conference Center
Miami University Steel Band celebrates 30 years
Join the band Saturday, April 20 at 7:30p.m.
The event will take place April 3 at 7:30p.m.
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...
The concert will take place on Wednesday, May 1, at Hall Auditorium, and is free and open to the public.
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 event, which took place on February 11th, 2024, brought 85+ participants from 21 different institutions to Oxford.
Three architecture students awarded in national competition
Miami University students received recognition from The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Ohio’s annual student competition.
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.
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...
The J-Term 2024 trips provided both cultural knowledge and research experience while studying abroad.
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...
Howe Center’s Sensemaking for Student Success program receives Lumina grant
Eight Ohio-based teams will benefit from innovative Fellows Program method
Professor Andy Rice and his students delve into their experiences during January’s three-week Inside Hollywood study away course.
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.
Shawnieka Pope named Ohio Social Worker of the Year
How an award-winning social worker and professor is nurturing the future of the field
The Miami University Symphony Orchestra is set to perform for the university community on Saturday, March 9, at 7:30 PM.
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...
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
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.
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...
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 earns Seal of Prevention for fourth consecutive year
University lauded for education and prevention programs offered to first-year students
CAS announces nine faculty winners of the Creativity and Innovation Award
The awards were presented on Feb 3, 2024.
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
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...
Dance and choir came together at the Ohio Music Educators Conference
The conference took place Friday, Feb. 2.
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...
Deadline for MIAMI Women Giving Circle Grants extended to Feb. 26
Take advantage of this deadline extension and pitch your project.
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.
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...
Nour Sayed’s research aims to advance gene therapy solutions to human eye diseases.
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.
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 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.
CAS announces the 2024 HASI Foundation Climate Solutions scholarship winners
Five seniors will also be presented with special mentorship and internship opportunities.
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...
CEC faculty, staff receive four Creativity and Innovation Awards
Peter Jamieson, Joanna Hohn, Norm Krumpe, and Kumar Singh were honored Thursday night.
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.
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.
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 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...
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 ...
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
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
Experience “Antigone” March 13-17
Miami University Theatre is putting on its next performance in Studio 88 from March 13-17!
Senior wins first place Cincinnati architecture award
Miami University senior architecture major Sydney Marcum recently won first place in a Cincinnati design competition.
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...
Authors, Accolades, and Achievements
From art shows to Empty Bowls, Miami instructor has served community for two decades
Ann Wengler recently named Citizen of the Years by Oxford Kiwanis Club
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...
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.
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...
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 ...
Abbey Poole named inaugural recipient of Sarah Langs Women in Baseball Analytics Scholarship
Miami University’s Abbey Poole, a Data Analytics major with a Sport Analytics concentration, is an inaugural recipient of the Sarah Langs Women in Baseball Analytics Scholarship. The scho...
Brenda Dales, former assistant teaching professor, named to 2024 Hans Christian Andersen Award Jury
Brenda Dales, now Professor Emerita and former Assistant Teaching Professor in TCE, has been selected as the only U.S. member on the 10-member 2024 Hans Christian Andersen Award (HCA) jury. The HCA...
Farmer School of Business ranked among top 20 public undergraduate business schools
The Farmer School is ranked among the best public business schools by Poets & Quants for Undergrads.
New Exhibitions at the Art Museum open Jan 30
We are proud to announce the opening of three new exhibitions at the Richard and Carole Cocks Art Museum at Miami University. Minohsayaki ‘Painted Robes’: A Peewaalia and Myaamia Story ...
Beyond High Street: Amy Armstrong
On the latest espisode of Beyond High Street, Miami University Farmer School of Business dean Jenny Darroch talks with 1983 Miami University graduate Amy Armstrong about her pivot...
Congratulations to the Fall 2023 Faculty Writing Fellows Cohort
Howe Writing Across the Curriculum (HWAC) is excited to welcome 10 new Miami faculty as Faculty Writing Fellows Program alumni.
The John W. Altman Institute for Entrepreneurship has won a top honor.
Miami University Libraries receives 2024 Library Excellence in Access and Diversity (LEAD) Award
Insight Into Diversity magazine’s inaugural award for academic libraries honors dedication to diversity, inclusion, and access
Biochemistry senior examines psychedelic compound for potential use in mental health treatments
Grace Kemmerly’s undergraduate research working with psilocybin is helping to develop new drug alternatives and preparing her for post-graduate studies.
Healthcare Design Magazine names Architecture Alum as “Rising Star” of 2023
Gozde Yikdirim (M.Arch. '15) is one of 7 healthcare design professionals nationally to receive this award.
Miami student receives the Outstanding Dietetics Student Award in a Dietetic Internship Award
Madelyn Trefzger, a dedicated nutrition student, has been honored as the 2024 recipient of The Ohio Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics' Outstanding Dietetics Student Award in a Dietetic Internship....
Robin Schell, Assistant Teaching Professor in TCE (Teaching, Curriculum, and Educational Inquiry), has achieved a significant milestone by being elected to the Ohio TESOL (Teachers of English to Sp...
Professor Gary Speck named Ohio Music Teacher of the Year
Speck was surprised with the Ohio Music Education Association’s award on stage at the Wind Ensemble final concert of the semester on Dec. 6.
Miami CEC professors to present board game workshop at 2024 KEEN Conference
Miami University’s College of Engineering and Computing has been a member of the Kern Entrepreneurial Engineering Network (KEEN) since 2022.
FSW faculty named Social Workers of the Year
In a celebration of excellence, Amy Roberts and Shawnieka Pope have been named the "Social Worker of the Year" for 2023 in Regions 6 and 7, respectively, by the Ohio Chapter of the National Associa...
ARC+ID Majors make a difference
Students spent six weeks on project for village in Ghana.
Kinesiology professor Kevin Ballard has made a significant contribution to the field with his co-authorship of a textbook chapter titled "Considerations for Exercise in Stressful Environments: Hot,...
Fall Semester Music Highlights: clips from student performances
Instrumental Concert Highlights from Hall Auditorium Highlights include the Percussion Ensemble, Wind Ensemble, and the Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Michael LaMattina, Gary Speck, an...
Eye tracking, straw sipping, and TV streaming – Miami’s committed to doing it all better
With McVey Data Science opening soon, Michael Bailey-Van Kuren is ready for a new era of campus collaborations … and robots.
Four FSB grads among new 18 of the Last 9 honorees
A quartet of Farmer School alumni are being honored for their accomplishments.
Dance students solo in Art Museum
The Richard and Carole Cocks Art Museum experienced a more dynamic form of art on November 2 – dance.
Former Bengals cheerleader turned choreographer inspires Miami University Students in Jazz dance
The class allowed students to delve into the intricacies of jazz dance while drawing from Harris's unique background.
Highlights from Vitamin String Quartet playing at Hall Auditorium
The Performing Arts Series welcomed Renowned music group, Vitamin String Quartet to Hall Auditorium on Tuesday, Oct. 24 at 7:30 p.m. View a few clips of their performance of various songs below.
Make Your Voice Heard: A New Workshop Series on Writing to Our Publics
One of the Howe Center for Writing Excellence’s goals is to support writing in all of its forms, including genres beyond the walls of higher education. In a brand-new workshop series, Howe Wr...
Professor Paul Branscum receives public health research grant
Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health Professor Paul Branscum has been awarded a $25,000 grant from AiZtech Labs. The grant aims to facilitate student engagement in testing a revolutionary app designe...
TIME names Miami one of 100 ‘Best Colleges for Future Leaders’
University is top-ranked institution from Ohio on list
Venture Pitch Competition presents opportunities for students, mentors
The Venture Pitch Competition is the end of a semester-long class, and much more.
Mason Schmitt (Class of 2024) Preceptorship Reflection
As a premedical student at Miami, I was able to take advantage of the MWC preceptorship program and spend my 2023 spring break in Tulsa, OK with OB/GYN Dr. Paul Gehring and Dr. Gena Gray. I cannot ...
Rushek and MacDowell Challenge Traditional Canon in ELA Pedagogy
Assistant Professor of English Education, Kelli Rushek and recent Miami alumnus, Ellie MacDowell ('23), have had their manuscript published in the Journal of Language and Literacy Education. The ma...
EHS faculty named among the most influential scientists
Three esteemed faculty members from Miami University's College of Education, Health, and Society have been recognized among the most influential scientists globally. Helaine Alessio (KNH), William ...
Sam Fouts ‘24 explains his book of Exeter-inspired poetry and how it can serve as an allegorical analysis of the ongoing climate crisis.
Miami University, Cincinnati Public Schools partner to address teacher shortage
TEACh Cincinnati expands, offering free education and ensuring teaching positions to address shortages and foster diversity.
This cutting-edge XR stage will serve as a platform for students to develop and showcase their projects, which span a wide range of immersive experiences.
The NEH grant will support costs for the execution, installation, community engagement, programming, and Implementation of this exhibition to its various venues.
Cincinnati Public Schools-Miami University partnership helps train future teachers
CPS and Miami's TEACh program expands, addressing teacher shortage, fostering diversity, and supporting aspiring educators.
Cincinnati Public Schools, Miami University expanding partnership to address teacher shortage
TEACh Cincinnati expands, offering CPS students scholarships, support, and a path to diverse teaching careers.
TEACh Cincinnati tackles teacher shortage, aiming for diversity with scholarships and support for future educators.
History major Nick Campbell conducted research on the failure of the anti-Bolshevik forces in 1917 to consolidate against revolutionary leader Vladimir Lenin.
Announcing the Winners of the Fall 2023 HWC Writing Contest
Every fall semester, the Howe Writing Center holds a writing contest. This year, the contest theme was “Environmental Justice: Stories Drawn from Art,” which asked students to write fla...
Professor working to train aspiring teachers amid shortages
Miami University professor tackles teacher shortages, emphasizing training aspiring educators for crucial STEM and special ed.
Many Dayton-area schools struggled to find staff this year: What that means for students
Bus driver and teacher shortages strain schools. Competitive hiring, bonuses, and systemic solutions needed urgently.
Even Schools Flush With Cash Can’t Keep Up With Teacher Shortage
Stimulus funds fail to alleviate the nationwide teacher shortage, impacting class sizes and student success.
Headline Highlights: Miami and Miamians in the news in November
Our editors' picks for November provide a snapshot of recent news media coverage
Authors, Accolades, and Achievements
Theatre student and faculty attend American Society for Theatre Research Conference
From Nov. 9-12, Lexi Mangrum-Prokopiof, an honors student with a double major in Theatre and Art History, attended the American for Society for Theatre Research in Providence, Rhode Island. She was...
SLAM professor earns Certified Mental Performance Consultant designation
Jordan Goffena, visiting assistant professor of Sport Leadership and Management, recently earned the designation of Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) from the Association for Applied S...
SLAM professor co-edits special issue of Sports, Ethics and Philosophy journal
Sam Morris, clinical professor of Sport Leadership and Management (SLAM), recently co-edited a special issue of the journal Sport, Ethics and Philosophy dedicated to the intriguing intersection of ...
DEI Campus Spotlight: Jinjuan She
Learn about the DEI campus work being led by Jinjuan She, assistant professor in CEC's Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering department.
A pair of artworks by Miami University MFA candidate Brooke Owens and her mentor Dana Saulnier, professor of Art, was selected for 14th annual ‘TAPPED’ exhibition by C...
Art Museum awarded Re-Accreditation
Miami University Art Museum Receives Highest National Recognition Awarded Re-Accreditation from the American Alliance of Museums
Elevating the Internship Experience: Patrick Mese
Redefining the aging narrative.
Local professionals explain the rigors and joys of working in mental health
A panel of mental health professionals discuss their path to helping others with psychological challenges
Miami’s College of Engineering and Computing receives one of its largest single gifts in its history
The $1.5 million commitment will support recruitment of top faculty for Chemical, Paper and Biomedical Engineering at CEC.
Uniting for LGBTQ+ Support: Community Event at Oxford Lane Library
In a dynamic collaboration between the Dennis L. Carlson Sexuality Education Studies Center and the Oxford Area PFLAG, the community gathered both in person and via Zoom on October 25th for "How to...
CASE honors Miami with 12 Best of District V Awards
University recognition includes photography, marketing, fundraising
Miami University receives nearly $1M in state funding for scholarships in STEM field
Miami CEC faculty, along with faculty members across disciplines, authored the Choose Ohio First grant proposal.
Miami CEC faculty, along with co-PIs across disciplines, authored the Choose Ohio First grant proposal.
Vocal performance majors win big at Ohio conference
On October 21, 16 Miami University vocal performance majors excelled at the National Association of Teachers of Singing auditions at Ohio University.
Kelli Rushek, Assistant Professor of English Education, has a newly published manuscript with colleagues. This latest publication sheds light on the transformative journey of Nora, an Asian America...
Miami University Orchestra celebrates 120th anniversary with a holiday concert
Join the Miami University Symphony Orchestra Saturday, Dec. 2 at 3p.m.
In Memoriam: Dr. Alex Thomas Honored as OSPA Renames Prestigious Award
Oxford, OH - The educational psychology community is mourning the loss of Dr. Alex Thomas, who served as a revered faculty member at Miami University for 14 years. Dr. Thomas, the distinguished dep...
Amity Noltemeyer Receives Prestigious Clyde V. Bartlett Distinguished Service Award
We are pleased to announce that Amity Noltemeyer, Associate Dean of the Graduate School and Professor of School Psychology, has been awarded the Clyde V. Bartlett Distinguished Service Award. The r...
Lovia Osei Awarded The Valorie Wolcott Mendelson Scholarship
We are delighted to announce that Lovia Osei, a second-year graduate student in school psychology, has been named one of the recipients of The Valorie Wolcott Mendelson Ohio School Psychologist Ass...
We are thrilled to announce the outstanding achievement of Mikhalia Fogel, a graduate from our Urban Cohort and Family Science and Social Work program. Mikhalia has been selected as a 2023 Emerging...
Dean Smith’s KNH 465/565 class had an incredible Zoom session with Dr. Cliff Tao, DC, DACBR, a chiropractic radiologist. The class donned their Miami gear and snapped a pic with Dr. Tao o...
Diasolve Secures Second Place at TechStars Startup Weekend with Solution for Diabetics
Amanda Simeone, a double major in Finance and Entrepreneurship with a nutrition minor at Miami University, was part of the Diasolve team which secured second place at the recent TechStars Startup W...
New HWAC Certificate Series Explores How Faculty Can Support Graduate Writers
This fall semester, Howe Writing Across the Curriculum hosted a new certificate series titled “Supporting Graduate Learning through Writing.” The program, facilitated by Assistant Direc...
Startup Weekend brings student ideas from paper to pitch
A very intensive weekend at the Farmer School brought new ideas to life.
It has been 20 years since a Miami team reached this level.
Claypool and Malin were honored at a reception during the Graduate Research Forum Nov. 3
Farmer School entrepreneurship program ranked 7th in the world
Princeton Review and Entrepreneur Magazine have given the John W. Altman Institute for Entrepreneurship its highest ranking ever
Anne Whitesell on Ohio Issue 1 - Fall 2023
Ohio’s Abortion Debate Mired in Misinformation Reproductive rights advocates must counter erroneous claims about abortion to pass a proposed state constitutional amendment. BY GABRIELLE G...
Miami physics professor honored with APS Fellowship
Jennifer Blue also serves as associate dean
Ryan Rosu ‘24 explores the concepts of race, heteropatriarchy, and capitalism within Christmas movies
It is the nation’s highest honor for technological achievement
“My Identity as a Writer”: Insights from First-Gen HWC Consultants
This November, the Howe Writing Center is joining the annual celebration of First-Generation Students at Miami University.
Students, faculty attend professional conferences to learn, grow
Farmer School faculty brought students with them to a pair of conferences last week.
2021 alum now works at major production company
Harold Sherr, a 2021 ETBD alum, works as a motion graphics designer for BLINK, a multi-disciplinary production company specializing in live music.
Callie Meyer ‘24, majoring in both Environmental Science and Professional Writing, is making her mark by analyzing the queer-coded villain in media culture today.
Solving the problem at the root: A conversation with water engineer Choolwe Mandona ’13
Choolwe Mandona’s approach to systems engineering helps provide clean drinking water to communities.
In collaboration with Think Tank, faculty asked participants to take on the role of real-life individuals in order to rethink poverty.
Experience the “Bright Star” musical November 15-19
Miami University’s theater department is putting on its next musical in Gates-Abegglen theater from November 15-19!
Headline Highlights: Miami and Miamians in the news in October
Our editors' picks for October provide a snapshot of recent news media coverage Compiled by university news and communications
Authors, Accolades, and Achievements
PFL founder Donn Davis: Five lessons for success in business and life
Donn Davis is a Farmer School alum with a long history of taking chances in business.
During his regular visits to Miami, Roger Howe likes to ask the staff how they are sharing the news about writing “beyond the wall” of academia. On September 21, HCWE Director Elizabeth...
FSB professor creates AI chatbot to assist business analytics students
An artificial intelligence chatbot is helping analytics students find answers more quickly.
The collaborative mentorship model is the key to excellence at Miami University.
Dr. Scott Mongeau will speak on the topic of cybersecurity data science on Friday, October 27, 2023
Dr. Scott Mongeau, a Google Lead Solutions Engineering, will speak on the topic of cybersecurity data science on Friday, October 27th at 1:30pm-3:30pm in FSB 0032.
GM executives lay out their supply chain roles in Speaker Series talk
A quartet of General Motors executives told Farmer School students about the company's supply chain and where they fit within it.
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