Headline Highlights: Miami and Miamians in the news in October
Our editors' picks provide a snapshot of recent news media coverage
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Yahoo News, Oct. 24: Ohio’s universities could suffer in refusing higher ed ‘compact,’ but could also suffer in agreeing
- Theresa Kulbaga, professor of English, wrote this op-ed on the “Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education.” This story originally appeared in Ohio Capital Journal.
Movers & Makers, Oct. 21: Miami, Cleveland Clinic expand partnership with facility naming
- Miami University’s newest hub for healthcare education and student wellness now carries the name of Cleveland Clinic, one of the world’s top medical institutions. Ande Durojaiye, vice president for strategy and partnerships, is quoted in the article. Additional reporting on this topic also appeared on CBS-WKRC.
Live Science, Oct. 20: 'People made it out of the cities alive': Tracing the survivors of Pompeii and Herculaneum, 2,000 years after Vesuvius erupted
- Steven Tuck, professor of History, examines the historical and archaeological evidence of the people who escaped the destruction of Pompeii and Herculaneum, tracing them on their journey to start a new life outside the shadow of the volcano.
CBS-WKRC, Ch. 12, Oct. 19: Local university receives $1.5M gift from alumnus; here's how it will be used
- Miami University has announced a significant transformation for its Humanities Center. The news story quotes Miami University President Gregory Crawford, Renée Baernstein, dean of the College of Arts and Science, and Timothy Melley, director for the Altman Institute for the Humanities.
Journal-News, Oct.18: People with mobility issues can now take an ‘adaptive walk on wheels’ through woods near Miami University
- Several people took part in the first Adaptive Nature Walk on Wheels that was organized by Yoshi Tomoyasu, associate professor of Biology at Miami University. The event took place on paved trails through scenic autumn woods on the city’s Oxford Area Trails (OATS) that meander through the Miami University Natural Areas. Additional reports on this topic appeared on CBS-WKRC Ch. 12.
Prolific News, Oct. 8: Miami University Launches AI Bachelor’s Degree to Meet Growing Demand in Tech Careers
- Miami University announces a new Bachelor of Science degree program in Artificial Intelligence. An additional report on this topic also appeared on CBS-WKRC and FOX-WXIX, Ch. 19.
Journal-News, Oct. 6: How to identify animal tracks, burrows and other signs of wildlife in your neighborhood
- Steve Sullivan, director of the Hefner Museum of Natural History, shares how to identify animal tracks and other signs of wildlife in your neighborhood. This also appeared in the Springfield News Sun.
CBS-WKRC, Ch. 12, Oct. 5: Miami’s Undergrad Teaching Program ranked #2
- U.S. News & World Report has released new rankings with Miami University’s undergraduate teaching program ranking No. 2 in the nation among public schools.
CBS-WKRC, Ch. 12, Oct. 2: A unique bond: How horses are helping Miami University students
- Jennifer Young, associate director for community engagement in the Student Counseling Service, and Heather Pinnick, director of the Miami University Equestrian Center, discuss the benefits of equine-assisted therapy for students.
Journal-News, Oct. 1: State of the City address to highlight projects in Hamilton's future
- As part of the State of the City, Miami University will address the transformation of its regional campuses into polytechnic centers and Butler Tech will talk about the progress of its partnership with Miami University on the Advanced Manufacturing Hub.
