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08/26/2021
New bike rack sculpture installed outside the Oxford Community Arts Center
A bike rack sculpture that was supported with a grant from the Oxford Community Foundation that was a joint effort between KNH and ART is finally being installed outside the Oxford Community Arts Center on College Ave.
08/20/2021
Valerie Ubbes was appointed to the National Consensus for School Health Education
The National Consensus initiative aligns the strengths of leading national organizations with members that provide health education leadership as classroom teachers, local school district- and state-level health education directors, curriculum developers, teacher educators, and researchers as well as additional experts in the field.
08/20/2021
Valerie Ubbes received funding from the Delta Dental Foundation for $3000
Valerie A. Ubbes, is a Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES) and Professor of Health Education at Miami University, who has an extensive background in the preK-12 developmental lifespan and was on the National Health Education Standards Committee.
08/18/2021
Jeannie Ducher Scholar Award honors the life and legacy of an inspiring educator, colleague, and friend
Finding the words to describe Jeannie Ducher come easily to everyone who knew her. Ask anyone and they will speak of the fearless candor and charismatic nature that became synonymous with her bright and virtuous character.
08/18/2021
The American Academy of Health Behavior (AAHB) announced that Paul Branscum has been selected as the next Editor-in-Chief of Health Behavior Research.
Dr. Branscum was selected after a rigorous review of his application materials as a talented and well-qualified candidate. His scholarly achievements, experience in research and publications and long-standing service to AAHB support his forthcoming work as EIC of AAHB official journal.
08/13/2021
Sara Acevedo (EDP) Receives Ray of Light Award
This award recognizes members of the Miami University community who have demonstrated, advanced, or promoted activities, programs, or actions that have supported campus efforts to help enrich the experiences for faculty, staff, and students at the University.
08/10/2021
Creative Nutrition Works
Empowering our community to be creative with food and nutrition.
08/10/2021
Phil Smith of Miami University: In Light Of The Pandemic, Here Are The 5 Things We Need To Do To Improve The US Healthcare System
The COVID-19 Pandemic taught all of us many things. One of the sectors that the pandemic put a spotlight on was the healthcare industry. The pandemic showed the resilience of the US healthcare system, but it also pointed out some important areas in need of improvement.