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New mainstage play to run Oct 6-8
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September News at the Art Museum
Check out what is going on at the Richard and Carole Cocks Art Museum by reading this month's e-Newsletter HERE. Inside this issue: New on the Moments at the Art Museum Blog Thinking about Ethica...
Art Museum to hold Heritage Symposium Oct 5-6
In conjunction with the current exhibition, Heritage: Shaping Past, Present, Future a two-day symposium is being held at the Richard and Carole Cocks Art Museum (RCCAM) at Miami University. Partici...
Alumni Spotlight: Hunter Cuyler
2023 viola performance alumnus will enter prestigious graduate conducting program
Architecture professor to publish chapter on renowned educational theorist
Professor of architecture and interior design John Reynolds will advance his research and writing in his chapter, “Off the Grid: Insight into Design’s Inner and Outer Landscapes” ...
Taiwanese guest lecturers share technique and knowledge in dance class
On August 29, the students in director of dance Ashley Goos’ Choreography and Dance as Culture classes learned traditional Chinese movement from visiting Taiwanese dancers. The dancers a...
Alumni Spotlight: Austin Hogans
Architecture graduate leads donation campaign for first-year architecture students
Fashion program applications open until end-of-day Friday, September 29
Do you love fashion? Are you interested in co-majoring or minoring in fashion at Miami University? If so, you can apply for the Fashion Program until the end of the day on Friday, September 29!
Assistant professor of communication design to help lead national design organization
Zack Tucker was recently selected to be a member on the Design Educators Community (DEC) Steering Committee for the American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA), the nation’s premier professiona...
Authors, Accolades, and Achievements
INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine recognizes Miami’s commitment to enable more students of color to explore its STEM programs
Two masters in music alumni named as performing artists for Paris oboe firms
Two Miami University alumni were recently named as performing artists for oboe by two prestigious Paris instrument firms. These firms often feature artists that perform on their instruments in orch...
Art department chair publishes co-edited book
After years in the making, chair of Miami University’s art department, Amanda Alexander, co-edited and published her first book.
Art professor highlighted on renowned website
Painting faculty and graduate director Dana Saulnier was recently profiled for his work by Cynthia Byrnes Contemporary Art.
Oboe professor solos in Austria festival on August 9
Andrea Ridilla, a music professor at Miami University, will perform the oboe as a concerto soloist with the orchestra of the Spezial Sommer-Matinee in Eisenstadt, Austria, on August 9.
Associate professor of trombone performs his latest CD at International Trombone Festival
Most people need luck when in competition – Miami University’s associate professor of trombone, Jaimes Morales-Matos, just needs hard work and his trombone.
2008 theatre alumna could strike gold in international costume design competition
After graduation, Miami University alumni take their newly honed skills everywhere they can. Shiree Houf, a 2008 theatre major and Ohioan freelance costume designer, just sent hers to New Zealand.
Art Museum announces new exhibitions to open August 22
The Richard and Carole Cocks Art Museum (RCCAM) at Miami University is excited to announce three new exhibitions opening on Tuesday, August 22, 2023. Visitation is FREE and open each Tuesday throug...
Department of Music welcomes Assistant Professor of Music Reina Dickey
Learn more about Reina through the Q&A below.
Learn more about Ryan through the Q&A below.
Department of Art welcomes two new faculty members
Luke Meeken and Natalie Reed will join Miami University beginning this fall.
Professor’s artistic collaboration about US-Mexico border lands in Venice, Italy, exhibition
This year’s theme, “Time Space Existence,” opened May 20 and runs through November 26 in Venice, Italy.
Headline Highlights: Miami and Miamians in the news in June
Our editors' picks for June provide a snapshot of recent news media coverage
Beloved Missoula Children’s Theatre Drama Camp brings Mount Olympus to Oxford this August
Become an Olympic contender with Missoula Children’s Theatre Drama Camp’s produciton of Hercules! August 7th -11th presented by Miami Univeristy Perfoming Arts Series.
Record number of Art students develop their professional skills at national conference
Associate Professor of Art Education Stephanie Danker took a record number of students to the National Art Education Association (NAEA) conference in San Antonio, TX.
Professor Bruce Murray to perform at Oxford Community Arts Center this summer
Experience “Mondays with Murray: A Musical Exploration” for free.
Communication and design major lands her biggest internship yet in Texas
In August 2022, communication and design fifth-year Bella Wallace picked herself up and moved to Waco, Texas. In December, she returned to Miami University with brand new inspiration for her career...
Ghanaian MFA graduate becomes a nationally acclaimed metalsmith
2023 master of fine arts (MFA) graduate Glover Marfo grew up studying metals and jewelry in Ghana. Once he immigrated to America five years ago and enrolled at Miami University, he got to fuse his ...
Miami architects in The Conversation: How building more ADUs can help alleviate the housing crisis
Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) — with their social, economic and environmental benefits — should become a more common housing option, say Jeff Kruth and Murali Paranadi
Renowned musicologist Tammy Kernodle on CBS News about Tina Turner’s legacy
Watch the CBS News segment
Miami dance program made its festival debut with the help of famous choreographer
For the first year ever, Miami University’s dance program got to perform in the Electric Root Festival on April 29.
Miami University architecture student wins award in national light fixture design competition
The national competition’s 2023 design problem challenged students to design a signature light fixture for the outdoor patio of a national restaurant chain.
Headline Highlights: Miami and Miamians in the news in May
Our editors' picks for May provide a snapshot of recent news media coverage
Student Spotlight: Isabella Obradovich, art education and arts management co-major
First-year art student hung up for her first time
Engineering and Arts students at Miami University integrate creative thinking into learning
Six Miami University students discuss how they utilize creative thinking and innovation from three different perspectives: two who study engineering, two who study creative arts, and two who study ...
Scheduled as part of the Miami University Alumni Weekend program, the Performing Arts Wine Tasting is a unique opportunity to join family, friends, neighbors and colleagues on an unforgettable jour...
Associate professor of Art History wins research fellowship to study sculpture on Miami’s campus
With the fellowship the Holt-Smithson Foundation awarded her, Dell’Aria will turn her research on the artwork into an academic article.
Miami University Fashion and Design accomplishes its 17th annual fashion show
The theme of this year's event was "Ethereal."
CCA announces 2023 P.R.I.D.E. Award winners
Congratulations to Cristy Betz, Samantha Buchholz, Gwenmarie Ewing, Jennifer Fox, Sharon Henrichsen, and Jason Shaiman.
Two undergraduate theatre scholars represent Miami this summer
This summer, two Miami University theatre majors get to realize their dreams of the future for free. Sophomore with a double major in English: creative writing Colton Wolf and sophomore double majo...
Four CCA students recognized with Presidential Distinguished Service award
On April 16, four seniors in Miami University’s College of Creative Arts (CCA) won the Presidential Distinguished Service award for their civic leadership during their time here.
Associated Student Government announces Outstanding Professor Award, top 10 nominees
Stephanie Danker, associate professor of Art, received the 2023 award
LYNX Project Art Song Concert to take place Thursday May 4th
This Thursday May 4th, 2023 at 7:30 pm, the Miami University Department of Music will host a unique collaboration between the LYNX Project, the Miami University Voice Studios, and the Miami Univers...
To find the feel of freedom, dance with discomfort
Hear personal stories and experiences about how finding your “feel” can lead to more freedom and fulfillment
Headline Highlights: Miami and Miamians in the news in April
Our editors' picks for May provide a snapshot of recent news media coverage
The Electric Root Festival returns to Oxford
Visit Uptown Park, Saturday April 29th
Miami University Symphony Orchestra May 5 concert features Concerto Competition winners
Celebrate the 120th anniversary of Miami’s orchestra program.
Theatre major wins President’s Distinguished Service Award
Miami University’s annual President’s Distinguished Service Award goes to a select group of seniors who became citizen leaders in their time at Miami.
Four CCA faculty finalists for Outstanding Professor Award
The OPAs provide students with the opportunity to recognize a faculty member who had an exceptional impact on their Miami experience. This award is designed to honor the diligence and commitment di...
Search begins for new dean of the College of Creative Arts
A committee has been created to begin a national search for a new dean of the College of Creative Arts to replace Elizabeth Mullenix, who now serves as provost and executive vice president of Acade...
Six festivals over five days: Enjoy music, art, poetry, food and more April 25-30
Celebrate the end of the academic year and Miami's vibrant campus communities with these free, fun events
Student Spotlight: Colleen Gorski
Read about a student’s perspective on the experience of being a member of Wind Ensemble and participating in Miami Takes Music Hall.
CCA Global Readiness Certificate Cohort Announced
Twenty-four students from the College of Creative Arts join Miami's GRC Program
Miami University Performing Arts Series and The Department of Music are coming together to showcase student talent at Cincinnati’s storied concert venue, Music Hall on Monday, April 17th at 7...
Senior Malik Wilkins deemed fellow for art exhibition
Senior art major Malik Wilkins just received the Karen E. Meyer & Rick Michelman Fellowship position for the Contemporary Arts Center’s Ecologies of Elsewhere exhibit.
41 TCPL faculty promoted to teaching, clinical professors, and lecturers
They join 37 tenure-track faculty and one librarian whose promotion and/or tenure were approved last month
Miami seniors named Cincinnati’s Emerging Artists
Nick Felaris, Mary Visco, and Madison MacKinnon had work recognized at the event.
Art professor becomes Altman Scholar
Miami University’s Humanities Center Steering Committee just announced Art and Humanities & Creative Arts (HCA) professor Roscoe Wilson as a 2023-2024 or “Environmental Justice̶...
Unique art course teaches DIY LED glasswork
All of a sudden, every face in ART103 TB – Creative Technology lit up. For adjunct art instructor Charlie Thacker, turning photos into light shows for his students is already an intrinsic par...
INTERSECTIONS: Final Projects from Art 251: Typography
Southwestern Ohio Symphonic Band to play final concert of the season as tribute to Miami University
25% of the band—now at 80 members—have Miami degrees.
Authors, Accolades, and Achievements
Second Annual SparkFest to take place Friday, April 14
Calling all creatives!
HCWE Announces 2023 Howe Award Recipients
Each spring semester, the Howe Center for Writing Excellence presents the Roger and Joyce Howe Award for Excellence in Disciplinary Writing Instruction. This award recognizes individual faculty mem...
The Princeton Review names Miami’s Games + Simulation to top undergraduate list
Program is in the top 10 for public institutions
Miami Piano Students Present “Tickling the Ivories” Piano Recital Series
The piano students of Dr. Lian Tan from Miami University Department of Music are presenting a recital series entitled "Tickling the Ivories" as part of a service project for the Miami Uni...
Experience the Emerald Isle in a Miami education abroad program
Headline Highlights: Miami and Miamians in the news in February
Our editors' picks for February provide a snapshot of recent news media coverage.
Authors, Accolades, and Achievements
Art Museum Girl Scouts Program receives support from Kiwanis Club of Oxford
Art Museum Girl Scouts Program receives support from Kiwanis Club of Oxford
Miami University Double Reed Day announced for April 1, 2023
Miami University is hosting its annual Double Reed Day on Saturday, April 1, 2023.
Brace yourself for The Play That Goes Wrong at Miami University
The production runs April 26, 27, and 29 at 7:30pm and April 30 at 2pm in the Gates-Abegglen Theatre in the Center for Performing Arts.
Miami hosts its annual Young Painters Competition
From February 6-10, Hiestand Galleries put on one of its most exciting weeks of the year – The Miami University Young Painters Competition.
Miami Architecture studio featured in documentary film
Miami Architecture Studio Featured in Documentary Film Miami University’s Department of Architecture and Interior Design’s Burton J. Westcott Design-Build Studio architecture st...
The concert launches a response by IFSAM to this shattering disaster that affected members of Miami’s faculty, staff, and students who have relatives and friends in the region
Miami employees celebrate 15, 25, 30 years of service
Employees who have 15, 25 and 30 years of service were honored at a reception Feb. 15
Miami music student enters national orchestra festival
Sophomore music performance and biochemistry double major Cole Kubesch was recently accepted into the Pierre Monteux Orchestra Festival in Maine this summer. Kubesch looks forward to exhibiting his...
Artfully overcoming imposter syndrome
Hear how Zoë Neubig ’23 overcame imposter syndrome to embrace her true calling as an artist
Top Ten Reasons to Apply for a Faculty-Led Summer Abroad/Away Program
With deadlines approaching soon, now is the time to apply to study abroad this summer in a Miami faculty-led program
Miami faculty world-premieres feature film at international festival
“Rachel Hendrix” will premiere at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, which takes place February 8-18.
Independent Artist Series returns with student-written work
Modeled after the “storefront” theatre movement, the series presents existing plays, created work, or any variety of live performance fully produced by students.
Headline Highlights: Miami and Miamians in the news in January
Our editors' picks for January and December provide a snapshot of recent news media coverage.
The film that received the award was created during the pandemic and provided a unique opportunity for the program to collaborate with local arts organizations and for the students to acquire new s...
Authors, Accolades, and Achievements
Associate Professor Stephanie Danker publishes “Conceptualizing Art Integration Through Currere”
This article looks at how “currere led us to awareness of moments of tension impacting our teaching practices in which we have privileged community partner voices over our students.”
Art Museum exhibits spark moments of creativity, inspiration, and reflection
We are proud to announce the opening of two new exhibitions at the Richard and Carole Cocks Art Museum at Miami University. Current Forms: Ohio Figurative Ceramics in the Douglass and McKie Galleri...
Assistant professor Jeff Kruth publishes new research book
The book explores his and other authors’ case studies on industrialization across various countries, and examines the relationship between our contemporary cultures and cities and our histories.
MUCCE awarded for community service
The Miami University Center for Community Engagement (MUCCE) recently won the Society for Applied Anthropology’s (SfAA) Robert A. and Beverly H. Hackenberg Prize for its continued excellence ...
Miami’s Department of Theatre wins big for its production of R.U.R.
The Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF) National Awards Committee just commended Miami’s Department of Theatre for its production of Rossum’s Universal Robots (R.U...
Miami design faculty imagines sci-fi and real-world innovation on podcast sponsored by Mercedes-Benz
Future Dimensions, a sci-fi and real-world innovation podcast sponsored by Mercedes-Benz, recently interviewed graduate director in Experience Design at Miami University, Dennis Cheatham.
Theatre alum Anthony Thompson named 18 of the last 9 honoree
Now in its 10th year, the 18 of the Last 9 Award recognizes alumni who lead, innovate, create, or make a significant positive impact on the world around them by consistently living out the values i...
The American Music Teacher (AMT) is the official journal of Music Teachers National Association (MTNA), with over 17,000 readers from the United States and around the globe.
Miami University names Elizabeth Mullenix as provost, executive vice president of academic affairs
President Gregory Crawford called her a longtime campus leader, well respected by her colleagues, and passionate about faculty and student success
Top 7 most-read Miami University news stories of 2022
Some surprises, and seasonal favorites, are included in our top most-read stories from 2022
Miami University trustees approve revisions to operating budget, new degree programs
The Miami University Board of Trustees approved two new degree programs and revisions to the operating budget during its regular meeting Dec. 9
Headline Highlights: Miami and Miamians in the news in November
Our editors' picks for November provide a snapshot of recent news media coverage
Associate Professor of Art History Pepper Stetler wins grant from Andy Warhol Foundation
The Andy Warhol Foundation’s goal is to support a wide range of artistic expression in America and does so by providing grants for writers’ work.
Interior Design student Alexandra Kasson awarded NEWH scholarship
NEWH is an international hospitality industry community that provides scholarships, education, leadership development, recognition of excellence, and business development opportunities to others.
Art Education students present at statewide OAEA conference
OAEA is the leading professional membership organization exclusively for visual arts educators in Ohio.
Authors, Accolades, and Achievements
Miami University names art museum in honor of longtime donors
Richard and Carole Cocks began donating art nearly 40 years ago
The Miami University Art Museum now has a new name.
Miami Art Museum named in honor of longtime donors
Transformational gift brings new era for Miami Art Museum
Richard and Carole Cocks have gifted the university more than 60 artworks over the years
Assistant Professor of Architecture Elizabeth Keslacy wins “Best Paper” by ACSA
Keslacy was awarded Best Paper for her work titled, “Re-reading the Pedestrian Mall: Race and Urban Landscape in the Memphis Mid-America Mall.”
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