Headline Highlights: Miami and Miamians in the news in June
Our editors' picks provide a snapshot of recent news media coverage
Headline Highlights: Miami and Miamians in the news in June
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The Cincinnati Enquirer, June 21: These bills would ban all Ohio voting machines – and make our elections less safe
- Miami student Meredith Perkins, a senior Diplomacy and Global Politics and Creative Writing double major, Presidential Fellow, and Howe Center writing consultant, penned this op-ed on House Bill 472 and Senate Bill 274, which propose changes to Ohio’s voter ID and election cybersecurity laws. Perkins is serving as an intern on the Enquirer’s Opinion team.
The Philadelphia Inquirer, June 17: In the battle over Philly stadium wages, Fat Cat speaks loudly while offering nary a ‘meow’
- Steven Conn, the W.E. Smith Professor of History, is mentioned in this article on the origin of the term “Fat Cat.”
PBS NewsHour, June 13: Records of Pompeii’s survivors have been found – and archaeologists are starting to understand how they rebuilt their lives
- Steven Tuck, professor of History, highlights his research as he searches for survivors of the A.D. 24 explosion of Mount Vesuvius, which buried the ancient city of Pompeii.
CNN, June 12: Jimmy Carter set a virtuous example as president. To today's voters, that may not matter
- This article dives into the public’s changing perception of virtues when it comes to the presidency and how this has changed in recent years. Ryan Barilleaux, professor of Political Science, explains that voters now care more about partisan victories than they do virtues.
Her Campus, June 10: 10 Queer-Friendly Colleges To Have On Your Radar
- This article highlights 10 queer-friendly colleges and lists Miami with a ranking of 4.5 out of 5. The article notes that the school’s housing and student life services for queer students are the most highly regarded, according to Campus Pride Index, with a 5-star rating on the database.
NPR-WVXU, Ch. 91.7, June 7: Alums of trailblazing Western College for Women to gather one last time
- Jacky Johnson, university archivist, is included in this story highlighting the history of Western College for Women ahead of the Western College Alumnae Association’s campus reunion. Johnson also appeared on NPR-WVXU as part of a panel discussion about the legacy of Freedom Summer.
Dayton Daily News, June 5: No periods in text messages? Generations work to understand how each communicates
- This article highlights the work of Megan Gerhardt, professor of Management and Leadership, and the concept of Gentelligence, which provides insight on how to effectively communicate across generations.
Forbes, June 3: Why Favorite Things Matter: Digging Deeper In Job Interviews
- Miami President Gregory Crawford highlights how to move past cliche interview questions by asking the candidate about their favorite things. This approach reveals insight into the virtues and inspiration of the candidate.
