Olivia Patel

Student Ambassador

Hometown: Mequon, Wisconsin
Class: 2026
Majors: Journalism and Political Science
Minor: Classical Studies

Study abroad or away experiences while at Miami University:

• Inside Washington Program, Summer 2025
• Law and Policy in London, UK over 2023-2024 J-Term

Other Achievements at Miami University:

Honors

• President’s List student Fall 2022 and Spring 2023
• Dean’s List student Fall 2023 and Spring 2024
• President's List for Spring 2025

Scholarships

• Memorial Tournament Journalism Scholarship
• Menard Family Center For Democracy Scholarship
• Timothy Rogers Scholarship
• William C. Schumacher Miami Student Scholarship
• RedHawk Excellence Scholarship

Awards

• Greater Cincinnati Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) Excellence Award for Best Student Podcast, finalist for Best Student Reporter
  
• Finalist for Region 4 SPJ Mark of Excellence Award in the Conversational Podcast category
  
• First place award for the Miami University English Department Edward J. Montaine Award with published work from The Miami Student
  
• Second Place award for the Miami University English Department Carl R. Greer/Andrew D. Hepburn Award
  
• Cyril Kofie Daddieh Political Science Award
  
• Accomplishments in the Study of Classics Award

Interests and Hobbies

• Reading
• Skiing and snowboarding
• Running
• Journalism and writing (Editor in Chief of The Miami Student)
• Modeling (MUF&D)