Beyond High Street: Liz Niehaus
Farmer School of Business dean Jenny Darroch talks with 1986 finance alum Liz Niehaus about stepping on and off the career ladder, her busy "retirement," and following her father's advice. Listen here
Podcast Episodes
Take those first steps that can lead to incredible experiences far beyond campus
Create a self-portrait of personal growth
Hear how college can be a blank canvas for creativity and confidence
Find balance in college, while learning what it takes to be a campus leader
The myths and fears of feeling behind
With hard work, success is always possible
Beyond High Street: Jackie Shropshire
Jackie Shropshire had a successful career in healthcare sales, until he decided to make a change.
The fulfillment of forging your own path
Hear about defining success on your own terms, and about how your friends and “found-family” can make all the difference in college
Miami University President Greg Crawford talks about the kinds of college experiences that will last a lifetime
You are enough (Advice for my first-year self)
Part two of our special summer series continues with more advice and inspiration from successful students who have already been through it all.
Never give up (Advice for my first-year self)
Advice and inspiration from successful students who have already been through it all
Beyond High Street: Kenneth Ali
1980 alum is managing partner at Rock Gate Partners.
Myth busting college stereotypes
We get to the bottom of everything you thought you knew about college
Beyond High Street: Lance Theobald
Lance is a 2010 accountancy graduate
Reflections from two senior superstars (part 1)
Hear a conversation that recaps the entire four-year experiences of two amazing students
Reflections from two senior superstars (part 2)
Continuing a conversation that recaps the entire four-year experiences of two amazing students
Beyond High Street: Gopa Dobson
Her favorite building on Miami's campus? Millett Hall. Why? Listen and find out!
Inside the life of a rising college band
You never know what might be just around the next corner in college
Beyond High Street: Jillian Griffiths
Jillian is a 1992 Farmer School accountancy graduate
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
College success isn’t brain science (but it can be!)
Journey deep into the mysterious connections between the brain and behavior
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
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...
Hear about striving for excellence in all aspects of life, especially when finding success isn’t easy and not everything goes as planned
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...
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...
“Get involved where you can, and go for it.” Hear a true student leader talk about how transformative college can really be.
Beyond High Street: Roger Howe
Talking with Roger Howe, Farmer School alum and philanthropist
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...
Winter break ice breakers (Or having fun conversations in college)
On this special bonus episode, we get warmed up with a symphony of witty banter as college students answer some of the least important questions of our time.
Beyond High Street: John Altman
John Altman talks about flying, Miami vs. joining the Navy, and why he didn't seem to fit in at big companies
A game-changing guide to personal growth
Breaking boundaries between sports and video games, art and history, fashion, pop culture, AI, and more
Beyond High Street: George Heath
A conversation with a 1990 MBA graduate and board of directors member
Staging success in film and in life
Hear what it takes to pursue a career in film, about learning how to break the mold, and to embrace the freedom you’ll find in college
Aspiring to inspire for generations to come
How to help new generations of young students become intelligent, creative, thoughtful, and empathic life-long learners
The road to recovery leads to opportunity
Finding amazing opportunities from challenging situations, why rejection is simply redirection, and how to make the most out of your time in college
Oh, how you’ll grow (Part 2: studying away)
Hear about the power of networking, finding the confidence to live the life you want, and about learning how capable you really are
Surviving culture shock (Part 1: studying abroad)
Hear about the revelations that arise while studying abroad, ways to deal with culture shock, and about learning how to live on your own
Mental health in college: A student roundtable builds awareness and support
Students share experiences, offer advice for seeking support, and talk about ending the stigma around mental health for students everywhere
Advice for my first-year self: Finding yourself
Part two of our 2023 special series features stories of students facing fears, finding freedom, embracing uncertainty, and overcoming doubt.
Advice for my first-year self: Finding community
Part one of our 2023 summer series features stories of how students can make new friends, create campus communities, and make connections that will last a lifetime.
Take an immersive sonic journey into the magical moments and life-changing experiences that make college life come alive
To find the feel of freedom, dance with discomfort
Hear personal stories and experiences about how finding your “feel” can lead to more freedom and fulfillment
Great game design + finding friends over time
Hear how Gianni Dimacchia ‘24 brings immersive worlds and inspired characters to life as an artist, storyteller, and video game designer
Embracing uncertainty in your environment
How embracing uncertainty and building resilience are essential parts of success in college, and in life
The domino effect of success and social support
Hear about the extraordinary power of facing your fears and taking risks, while navigating the unpredictable nature of college and life
Finding yourself through film and philosophy
How a love of movies and music can lead to deep levels of self-awareness and personal understanding
Artfully overcoming imposter syndrome
Hear how Zoë Neubig ’23 overcame imposter syndrome to embrace her true calling as an artist
Daring to dream of neural networks
Hear how a love of math and problem solving can lead to new frontiers in machine learning, artificial intelligence, neural networks, and self-driving cars
Beyond High Street: Steve Katzfey
On the latest episode of Beyond High Street, 2002 grad Steve Katzfey talks with Farmer School of Business dean Jenny Darroch about how his college interests moved from paper science to marketing, t...
Feel lost? How to find your feel for life
How we lost the inner experience of being human and how it can be found again
Beyond High Street: Michael Moses
Michael Moses is Executive Managing Director at GBX Group
Beyond High Street: Shawn Manns-Collins
On the latest episode of Beyond High Street, Farmer School dean Jenny Darroch talks with 1998 accountancy and finance graduate Shawn Manns-Collins about life as a student-athlete at Miami,...
Hear Makenzie Knore ’24, Media & Culture and Creative Writing major, talk about inspiring curiosity and enriching lives through media
When “sportswashing” a World Cup goes wrong
The power and propaganda of “sportswashing” reveals the social and cultural costs of exploiting global sport mega events for dubious geopolitical gains
When acting on intuition takes center stage
Using theatre to inspire, educate, and change lives through the power of art and performance
Surviving the enrollment cliff
Streamlining the college experience, especially for transfer students, can help solve one of the most critical issues facing higher education
Beyond High Street: Will Grant
A 2017 finance graduate is Jenny Darroch's latest guest.
Letting college growth unfold naturally
Avoiding burnout, the value of research lab experience, and the importance of letting things unfold in their own natural ways
Beyond High Street: Suraj Maraboyina
The 2001 political science graduate works in the financing of Hollywood movies and shows.
How one email changed everything
Eckhardt Karsten ’24, a Microbiology and Environmental Sciences major, explains how taking initiative and building confidence are key to finding life-changing opportunities in college
Finding a voice through a love of language
Victoria Lopez Rangel is combing a love of languages with a career field that's greatly in need of more bilingual speech pathologists
Beyond High Street: Michelle Herrick
A chat with Michelle Herrick, Head of Real Estate Banking, JP Morgan Chase
Creating connections across campus
On this episode, we welcome Meredith Aliff '24 to the podcast as the new host of Major Insight.
Confronting the teacher shortage crisis
TEACh Cincinnati aims to address the teacher shortage, while increasing diversity among educators at the same time.
Advice for my first-year self: Getting involved
Hear stories from students who found the courage to step out of their comfort zone and get involved on campus
Advice for my first-year self: Leaving home
Hear stories from students away from home for the first time and learning how to thrive in new environments
Beyond High Street: Vijay Talwar
Vijay Talwar is the guest on the latest episode of Beyond High Street
A Revitalization of Knowing, Speaking, and Being
Gretchen Spenn is helping to strengthen the relationship between Miami University and the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma by promoting the language, culture, knowledge, and values of the Myaamia people.
Beyond High Street: Charles Dauch
On the latest episode of Beyond High Street, 2018 Miami University graduate Charlie Dauch talks with Farmer School dean Jenny Darroch about how he ended up at Miami, what playing sports can teach y...
The Zen of Confidence and Character Building: On and Off the Court
Will Stevens, a member of the Miami Men’s Basketball Team, talks about discovering an interest in East Asian Languages and Culture, and how he’s balancing athletics and academics.
Beyond High Street: Michelle Girard
Michelle Girard '87, MA '88 talks with FSB dean Jenny Darroch about her time at Miami and what's happened since.
Major Insight Episode 41 Finding Harmony Between Animals and Music
James Lukenda ’23 talks about his how his different interests of zoology and music performance work together in surprising ways.
Major Insight Episode 42 From the Dance Floor To Psychology and More
Kristina Miljkovic ‘22 combines psychology and public health to help more people live healthier, happier lives.
Major Insight Episode 40 How Nursing Becomes a Labor of Love
Nursing major Molly Ferguson '23 talks about finding a rewarding career dedicated to helping others.
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