The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) recognized Professor of Gerontology and Director of the Ohio Long-Term Care Project Robert Applebaum, Ph.D., FGSA, with the Elaine M. Brody Thought Leader Award for his exceptional policy, social research, and practice contributions.
Katherine "Katy" Abbott, Ph.D., MGS was named Executive Director of Scripps Gerontology Center, effective July 18, 2022. In this role, she is responsible for successful leadership, management, and strategic actions that align with university goals and support the organization's mission.
Professor Katy Abbott, Ph.D., MGS, was recently awarded a grant from the NIA IMPACT Collaboratory as a 2022 Health Care Systems Scholars. This program offers investigators an opportunity to work directly with health care systems interested in improving the care provided to people living with dementia and their care partners.
The Suzanne R. Kunkel Transformational Leadership in Aging Award will provide graduate students funds to support their travel to attend a professional conference or educational workshop that will allow them to advance their skills and knowledge about leadership and innovation in the field of aging.
Every year the Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion (CSDI) hosts two specialized graduation events: Lavender graduation and Horizon graduation. These events are catered to specific communities to honor their experiences at Miami and celebrate their accomplishments.
Two Miami University students, Annika Goldman (doctoral candidate in Clinical Psychology) and Megan Kelley (Master of Gerontological Studies), recently completed the 2022 Ohio Scholars in Aging Program.
The April Love and Honor Story Project recipient, Bunny Fernandes, is described as someone who embodies exercising good judgment and believing in personal responsibility. Fernandes is a junior majoring in Zoology and Environmental Science.
