Committees formed for MiamiTHRIVE
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Author, alumnae association to receive 2024 Freedom Summer of ’64 Award
Carol Anderson ’81 M.A. ’82 and Western College Alumnae Association both to be honored this year
Miami students win record-number 26 awards at regional SPJ conference
14 students were Mark of Excellence winners in the regional Society of Professional Journalists competition
Miami alumni association receives honor from Insight Into Diversity
University will be one of 32 recipients featured in June issue
Rodney Coates in The Conversation: ‘I’m not black, I’m O.J.’
What O.J. Simpson’s life showed about transcending race and being trapped by it
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
From classroom project to national spotlight, “Doodles & Digits” set for Public Television debut
Miami alumna's dream to make math colorful and fun becomes a national and global phenomenon
Young entrepreneur opens skin care business in Oxford’s innovation hub
Miami University alumna celebrates ribbon cutting for Coarse Culture skin care products
Mellon Foundation grant ‘game changing’ for Miami program
Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies program awarded $100,000
Solar eclipse 2024 at Miami University
Our photo and video team captured the wonder of the total eclipse April 8. View the photo gallery
Miami recognizes faculty, staff, and students who promote inclusive excellence
The annual awards ceremony celebrates day-to-day work to support Miami’s commitment to advancing a more inclusive Miami
Miami graduate programs earn U.S. News & World Report recognition
Annual rankings evaluate programs across several disciplines
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
Baernstein named dean of College of Arts and Science
Senior associate dean and professor of History begins new role July 1
Miami’s Ohio Writing Project provides resources for creating eclipse poetry
April 6 event in Dayton encourages community poems, art
More than 100 student leaders participate in Constructive Dialogue Perspectives
Pilot program equips students with tools to communicate across differences
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
Celebrate the solar eclipse with one of these five campus and Oxford watch parties
Enjoy one or all three watch parties on Miami University’s Oxford campus; stop by the two parties at City of Oxford parks
Expanding geothermal on Miami’s campus: North Chiller Plant Conversion to Geothermal project
520 geothermal wells will be drilled under the front lawn of Millett Hall; part of Miami’s plan to reach carbon neutrality by 2040
Henry Jin in the Conversation: 'How safe are your solar eclipse glasses? '
To make sure that you enjoy the total solar eclipse safely, the American Astronomical Society has specifically warned against buying eclipse glasses at the lowest price from online marketplaces li...
‘Inspiring’ Miamians earn accolades at annual ceremony
Awards celebration held at Marcum Conference Center
The future begins now for data science at Miami University
Dedication of McVey Data Science building March 14 draws big crowd, notable guests
Miami awarded ODHE grant to help student teachers master the science of reading
Miami-Lakota school partnership will place student teachers with professional educators trained in the science of reading
Miami University celebrates entrepreneurs with inaugural RedHawk50 Awards
Honoring the 50 fastest-growing private companies around the world founded or led by former students of Miami University
Miami alumna eager to begin role as president-elect of Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Deanne Brandstetter ’78 discovered her career path during blizzard
Two Miami Engineering students team with Talawanda students on eclipse project
Miami has purchased 30,000 glasses to safely watch the April 8 total solar eclipse
Miami 2040: Climate Action Plan for Miami University one-pager available
The draft “Miami 2040: Climate Action Plan for Miami University'' outlines the goals, targets, and actions required to reach net carbon neutrality by 2040 on Miami’s Oxford ca...
Nominate fellow Miamians to serve on MiamiTHRIVE working groups and committees
Working groups will explore and develop strategies in identified opportunity areas
Cameron Tiefenthaler — about to graduate and make her way into law and public service — reflects on her mother running for local office and the importance of voting
Howe Center’s Sensemaking for Student Success program receives Lumina grant
Eight Ohio-based teams will benefit from innovative Fellows Program method
Miami’s newest Rangel Fellowship recipient is already a global citizen
Sinait Sarfino ’22, whose family fled South Sudan, aims to become a Foreign Service officer working on migration and refugee issues
Shawnieka Pope named Ohio Social Worker of the Year
How an award-winning social worker and professor is nurturing the future of the field
This year, of the 10 films nominated for an Academy Award for best picture, three of them – ‘Anatomy of a Fall,’ ‘Past Lives,’ and ‘The Zone of Interest’ &...
Miami University’s 2024 Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition winners
Ten finalists competed in the Graduate School’s Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) competition Feb. 26
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
Spotlight on environmental justice continues this spring
Several events planned to highlight 2023-2024 FOCUS theme
Runcie C.W. Chidebe: ‘Black voices in cancer research and oncology’
'How do we attract and retain more diverse researchers to the cancer community, and how do we begin to close the gap in cancer disparities?' asks Nature Reviews Cancer
Miami’s trustees approve promotion and tenure; next phase of strategic planning
New Master of Education, Counselor Education program approved, board increase, and MiamiTHRIVE update
MiamiTHRIVE takes a student-centric lens to strategic planning
Approximately 400 Miamians engage in initial phase; next phase begins
Promotion and tenure granted to 44
Miami University's board of trustees approved the promotion and/or tenure of 36 faculty members and eight librarians at its Feb. 23 meeting
Miami earns Seal of Prevention for fourth consecutive year
University lauded for education and prevention programs offered to first-year students
Miami to host March 6 primary debate
Event at Center for Performing Arts is in collaboration with WLWT
Miami employees celebrate 15, 25, 30 years of service
“We honor faculty and staff who have been at Miami for 15, 25, or 30 years, because they have honored us,” President Gregory Crawford said
Lisa Peterson joins Miami’s Board of Trustees
Director of communications for Gov. Mike DeWine begins term on March 1
Collaboration launches in 2024-2025 academic year
Sharon M. Draper’s middle-grade novel ‘Out of My Mind’ is now a film
The Miami alumna is an acclaimed author who was teacher of the year in 1997
Winners announced in the 2024 Miami University Young Painters Competition for the $10,000 Yeck Award
Emily Bartolone’s winning painting will become part of the Miami University 21st Century Painting Collection
INCubatoredu high school students learning aspects of Altman Institute curriculum
A visit by Cincinnati-area INCubatoredu students highlights a decade-long partnership between the Farmer School of Business and Uncharted Learning.
Miami University extends deadlines for priority financial aid and admitted student confirmation
New deadline for FAFSA is March 1
‘Spirit of collaboration’: McVey Data Science brings Miamians together
92,000-square-foot facility will have its grand opening event in March
Miami’s Civil Rights Film Festival to honor 60th anniversary of Freedom Summer
Black History Month events in Oxford and at the Regionals
A collaboration to meet the workforce and research manufacturing needs of Butler County and Southwest Ohio
Rachel Beech eager to join Miami community as VP of EMSS
New leader of Enrollment Management and Student Success starts role in April
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
Authors, Accolades, and Achievements
Spring semester brings updates to on-campus dining
Robot delivery available seven days a week at Bell Tower
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
Miami’s Center for Teaching Excellence hosts initial visiting teacher-scholar
Two-day event Feb. 7-8 made possible through donor gift
‘I’ll always have a home here’: Angels’ Bachman earns Miami degree
A first-round draft pick in 2021, former RedHawk standout celebrates graduation at Jay Hayden Baseball Center
Emmy experience anything but ‘Weird’ for Miami alumnus
An integral part of Inside Hollywood’s alumni network, Jason C. Brown ’99 worked as unit production manager for film on life of ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic
Chipotle’s Chairman and CEO Brian Niccol ’96 to address Miami University graduates
Spring Commencement will be held on May 18, 2024
BCRTA breaks ground on Chestnut Street Multimodal Station Jan. 19 with Miami and city of Oxford
The transportation hub is expected to be in operation by September 2025
The exhibition, which runs from Jan. 30 through June 8, will feature a number of recent examples of painted deer hides and document the process of revitalization of this tradition after its decline...
Making the rounds: New bus wrap highlights Miami’s national brand campaign
Fleet of 11 buses expected to be rebranded by May 1
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
Perkins to serve as interim vice president of Enrollment Management and Student Success
Former VP Brent Shock will remain as special assistant to the president through spring semester
It is becoming increasingly common for lawmakers across the country to not only ignore the will of the people but also actively work against it, according to Whitesell, an American politics scholar
Week of service and reflection honoring legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. is Jan. 28-Feb. 3
Week includes food drive, silent march, and reception
New fund for men’s basketball provides financial support for student-athletes
$2 million gift focuses on success on and off the basketball court
Kinesiologist Randal Claytor explains how to optimize the order of your exercise routine
Musicologist Tammy Kernodle on NPR: Understanding why Beyoncé and Taylor Swift get compared
In this look at the superstars' year, musicologist Tammy Kernodle discusses why, when you have two accomplished artists like this, do people feel the need to compare them and make them compet...
Miami’s trustees approve two new master’s degree programs
Master of Engineering degrees in Biomedical Engineering and Chemical Engineering will offer non-thesis options for applicants
If people know the name Joel Roberts Poinsett today, it is likely because of the red and green poinsettia plant. But much like the history of the U.S., Poinsett had a complex and troubling past
TIME names Miami one of 100 ‘Best Colleges for Future Leaders’
University is top-ranked institution from Ohio on list
Miami’s 11-2 season resulted in a MAC championship and a trip to Orlando
Top 5 Miami University Instagram Moments of 2023
This year, Miami University’s digital marketing and social media team served more than 1,100 pieces of Instagram content to our fans
Research, athletics both on display during Cure Bowl
Orlando college football event has generated more than $4.1 million in donations for cancer research since 2015
Ryan Fisher named next dean of the College of Creative Arts
Ryan Fisher will become dean of Miami University's College of Creative Arts on July 1
Top 10 most-read Miami University news stories of 2023
Miami's new buildings and food delivery robots, plus seasonal favorites, were among the most-read news stories this year
Yellow tags and mortar boards: Project Dragonfly grads bring ‘excitement and cheer’ to commencement
For some in the program, graduation is first time on Miami’s campus
Noltemeyer to serve as interim dean of EHS
18-month appointment begins Jan. 2 in College of Education, Health, and Society
Five tips to prepare for winter weather this holiday season
Here are a few tips to winterize your life and stay warm this season.
Staying Razor Sharp after 5 years
Since 2018, barbershop in Armstrong Student Center has given students option to stay on campus for a ‘quality haircut’
After 10 years, Miami’s annual winter term still making an impact
Miami students made nearly 6,200 trips abroad and away in January from 2014-2023, according to Global Initiatives
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
Take our fun quiz about Miami University buildings
Miami University's buildings tell a story that is rich in history and academic progress. Learn more about the two new academic buildings on the Oxford campus and discover other interesting highligh...
Miami receives nearly $1 million to support mental health services
Ohio Department of Higher Education dispersed funds to state’s public and not-for-profit institutions
Benjamin Harrison Medallion co-recipient Lisa Ellram will give remarks
A seasonal sampler of Miami University ensemble concerts: Attend one, or all four, Dec. 1-6
Enjoy Candlelit Voices, dance, symphony, and wind ensemble performances
Keep up to date on emergency weather and closing information
Website, email, emergency text messaging will alert users to university status
Graduate Research Forum 2023: Top presenter awards
Meet the top three winners of the oral and poster presentations from the 15th annual forum
EHS Dean Jason Lane selected to lead National Association of System Heads
Search for EHS interim dean to begin immediately
Miami University to receive Wil Haygood Collection
Acclaimed author and journalist gives his alma mater materials from his life's work
Original Lilly Conference returns to Miami for 42nd year
Around 350 attendees will present evidence-based research on effective teaching
Creating a pathway for transfer students
By developing relationships, Cathy Moore is helping pave the way for an increase in Miami’s articulation agreements
CASE honors Miami with 12 Best of District V Awards
University recognition includes photography, marketing, fundraising
University looks forward with MiamiTHRIVE
Ambitious new project seeks to position Miami to thrive across its teaching, research, and service missions now and in the decades to come
‘Opportunities don’t end at the borders’
Miami University celebrates 55 years in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
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
Whitesell, an American politics scholar, has interviewed 45 anti-abortion activists across the country and collected Facebook data from approximately 190 organizations, to better understand how an...
Candidates for CCA dean position named; open forums upcoming
All sessions will be held in room 100 of Art Building
Miami physics professor honored with APS Fellowship
Jennifer Blue also serves as associate dean
It is the nation’s highest honor for technological achievement
Miami University renews Bicycle Friendly University certification
Miami University is one of 39 new or renewing Bicycle Friendly Universities this year
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
Miami, Kent State and Ohio University host first collaborative DEI conference
Miami will host next year's conference
Authors, Accolades, and Achievements
It was a busy time on Miami University’s Oxford campus for Homecoming
‘Although we normally think of suburbs as outgrowths of cities, Conn notes that they sit on formerly rural land and are often filled with formerly rural people. They are as much ‘post-r...
Netflix special spotlights Miami alumna’s comedic flair
Beth Stelling ’07 filmed the project in historic hometown landmark
Nathan French in The Conversation: Hamas was unpopular in Gaza before it attacked Israel
Surveys showed Gazans cared more about fighting poverty than armed resistance
Miami begins strategic opportunities assessment with landscape review of higher ed
The university is initiating a new project to identify opportunities to strengthen Miami to better support its teaching, research, and service missions
Ten years. 300 episodes. Not many podcasts can celebrate these milestones but the Stats + Stories podcast can
Democracy Bus part of Miami junior’s passion for civic engagement
Behind ideation of Mollie Duffy is a constant drive for protection of voting rights
Miami recognized for diversity efforts for fourth straight year
University earns HEED Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine
Wil Haygood ’76 to be honored for telling the story of the struggle for freedom
Acclaimed author and journalist will receive the Freedom Summer of ’64 Award on Nov. 14 at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
Experience a plus for new associate provost
Brooke Flinders has been student, educator, administrator at Miami
External funding at Miami University sets another record in fiscal year 2023
“Our portfolio of awards is a glimpse of the outstanding work at Miami in both research and public service,” Rick Page said
Miami University commits to carbon neutrality by 2040
The Miami 2040 Climate Action Plan, currently under review, outlines goals and actions to reach carbon neutrality on the Oxford campus
Miami University student appears on 'The Voice'
Sam Dearie said he wants to earn his degree in Finance before going 'full force into the music industry'
Office name reflects comprehensive, systemic approach to inclusion
Revamped website, several available resources part of realignment for Office of Transformational and Inclusive Excellence
Miami’s Project Dragonfly, Cincinnati Zoo celebrate 20 years of partnership
‘Fiona Goes to College’ event helps commemorate anniversary
Resources available regarding new Ohio voter ID requirements
Miami’s Voting Rights webpage helps outline process
Headline Highlights: Miami and Miamians in the news in September
Our editors' picks for September provide a snapshot of recent news media coverage
Newly named residence hall honors David and Valerie Hodge
David Hodge was Miami president from 2006-2016
Authors, Accolades, and Achievements
Wenner’s exclusion of Black and female musical voices from his supposedly definitive list of “Masters” is straightforward cultural erasure, writes Kernodle
FASEB names Miami’s Fernandes to inaugural fellowship for science policy and communication
Howard Garrison Advocacy Fellows will help drive change in the research community
Karla Guinigundo’s MacMillan Hall office filled with keepsakes from her travels
The director of global partnerships hopes to motivate students to accept the challenge of adding a global experience into their academic or professional development plans
University is among nation’s best colleges
Few beverages have as rich a heritage and as complicated a chemistry as bourbon whiskey, often called “America’s spirit,” Crowder says
Miami’s mental health task force to present recommendations
Zoom presentations are Sept. 19 for students and Sept. 21 for faculty and staff
Latin Grammy-winning flutist Nestor Torres will perform and speak on the Oxford and Regionals campuses and lead a music clinic at Talawanda High School
M.O.V.ing on a Saturday morning
Nearly 200 members of the Miami University community participated in the recent M.O.V.E. Boot Camp on Sept. 9 at Lewis Place.
In 2019, tourists from China were among the best-traveled in the world. They collectively spent more than US$250 billion abroad – nearly twice as much as their nearest competitors, the Americ...
Reefs have provided knowledge, stories, hopes, and histories in many cultures. Navakas says. Coral’s loss also takes an enormous spiritual, psychological, and cultural toll
Urban Cohort students find a passion for community through summer camp internships
Developing a sense of purpose and place helps students make deeper connections to academic interests
Bioengineer Andrew Jones is conducting groundbreaking research on using genetically engineered bacteria to produce hallucinogens with therapeutic potential
Learn about Miami’s farm and more on this episode of ‘Cultivating Place: Conversations on Natural History and the Human Impulse to Garden’
With nearly 1,000 acres and 17 miles of trails in our backyard, the Natural Areas are an invaluable resource for recreation, teaching, and research
Nathan French in The Conversation: ‘Saudi reforms are softening Islam’s role’
The crown prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman, is bringing a new vision of a “moderate, balanced” Saudi Islam by minimizing the role of Saudi religious institutions once seen as...
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
Miami named one of Ohio’s ‘Best Employers’
University lands on Forbes list for fourth straight year
RedHawk Alert provides Miami community with emergency updates
Formerly known as Omnilert, text message system available to students, faculty, and staff
Authors, Accolades, and Achievements
Mother, daughter live in same residence hall room 33 years apart
First-year student Sarah Bowling will live in the same Emerson Hall room her mother Laura Everett Bowling '94 lived in 33 years ago. What are the odds of being assigned to the same room? Abou...
Ten new things Miami University students will see in the 2023-2024 academic year
Two new academic buildings, Panera, food delivery robots, and more
Full weekend of events welcomes Class of 2027 to Miami
Convocation is Sunday at Millett Hall
New dean of students drawn to Miami’s ‘personal touch’
BaShaun Smith previously served as dean of students at Western Carolina University
ACUE program focuses on building classroom culture
Pilot program a year ago leads to scaleable version for Miami
Luke Liang and Hannah Wudke named 2023 Astronaut Scholars
The Astronaut Scholarship is considered one of the premier scholarships for STEM majors intending a career in research
Brent Shock to retire as EMSS leader
Alumnus worked more than 30 years at Miami
Building Connections: New building and renovation project updates
Miami University’s Oxford campus is growing with the construction of two academic buildings, facility renovations, and continued energy systems conversions. The newly renovated Lee and Ro...
Miami a ‘special place’ for university’s senior vice president for Student Life
Jayne Brownell has developed strong relationships across campus over last 10 years
INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine recognizes Miami’s commitment to enable more students of color to explore its STEM programs
Rave Guardian app offers several safety features for Miamians
“Even if someone doesn’t think they’ll use it, there are so many different scenarios this app helps out with,” Captain Bechtolt said
Miami University President Gregory Crawford, as well as the presidents of Spalding University in Kentucky and Oberlin College in Ohio, allowed the Chronicle reporter to tag along on their workout...
The state of Florida ignited a controversy when it released a set of 2023 academic standards that require fifth graders to be taught that enslaved Black people in the U.S. “developed skills w...
The funding will support research in the use of tissue-engineered ovarian constructs to prevent or reverse osteoporosis
FSB’s Gillian Oakenfull: Good as Hell? Lizzo’s Brand Needs Authenticity That C.A.R.E.S.”
The path to redemption and reconnection for Lizzo's brand is intricate but achievable. The CARES framework provides a strategic roadmap to realign with the societal values she espouses, utiliz...
New delivery, ghost kitchen options coming to Bell Tower this fall
Autonomous Starship robots will deliver food on campus
Miami Regionals, Cincinnati State creating an ‘educational ecosystem’
Partnership develops new educational pathways for student success
Never the same photo twice: Former photojournalist Jay Murdock captures weather and sky images
“Every storm, every sunset, every starry night is a little different”
Truman Scholarship winner works to improve voter access
Senior Cameron Tiefenthaler held internship in Washington, D.C., and abroad
Our editors' picks for July provide a snapshot of recent news media coverage
Authors. Accolades, and Achievements
The 2023 Women's World Cup signifies a new era in women’s sport
What it means for the future of FIFA, gender equality, media representations, and the legacy of women in sport
To Thread or Not to Thread? Testing Meta's Newest Platform
Miami University’s social media team recently launched the official Miami University Threads account
Miami earns 5-star rating from QS Stars
University also received 5 stars in seven other categories
Miami lands spot on Money.com Best Colleges ratings list
Publication introduces new system that ‘recognizes multiple ways for a school to provide value’
A legacy of bringing people together to work on complex problems that can improve society
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