Born in Hawaii into a Navy family, Michael Glass credits his father's 25-year career as a Corpsman for sparking his interest in healthcare, and his mother's example as a seeker of knowledge and wisdom.
But unlike many of his classmates, when Baumlein, a commerce major, crosses the stage with the Class of 2021 his education will continue with the next step in his journey: a three-month internship in logistics and the import/export business with Grupo Pinho in Brazil.
As a single teenage mother living in her car (with her two-year old son), Nichole Lawson didnt have many options available before finding Miami University Regionals.
Miami University will celebrate the Class of 2021 and its 4,800 graduates during in-person commencement ceremonies at Yager Stadium (an outdoor venue), May 14-16, rain or shine. Miami is also holding an additional ceremony at 7 p.m. May 13 for its Class of 2020, whose in-person ceremony was canceled last year because of the pandemic.
Hamilton native Becky Ortman, a 2020 graduate of Miami University Regionals nursing program, comes from a military family, with both her older brother and sister having served.
Making the choice to start a college education is a big decision for anyone. As the single mother of three children, Carol Combs' decision to go to college meant juggling a job, time for family, plus studying for a degree, an undertaking many would describe as daunting.
Tammy Kernodle, professor of musicology, and David Berg, professor of biology and professor of biological sciences, have been awarded the title of University Distinguished Professor .
