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Miami Media Highlights May 9 to May 15

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Miami Media Highlights May 9 to May 15

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Journal-News, May 14: Relative’s death from nursing shortage spurs mother of four to earn degree from Miami University

This article reports on Effe Addae, mother of four earning her degree in Nursing this weekend from Miami University. Additional reports on this topic appeared in: 

Dayton Daily News, May 14: Local colleges contemplate ways to raise graduation rates

This article reports on local area colleges working to increase graduation rates. Amy Bergerson, associate provost and dean of Undergraduate Education, is quoted. Additional reports on this topic appeared in: 

Cincinnati Enquirer, May 14: Sam Bachman, former Miami RedHawks pitcher, wows Angels’ Double-A Rocket City Trash Pandas

This article reports on former RedHawk baseball pitcher Sam Bachman ‘21 impressing the Double-A team and being ranked by MLB.com as Los Angeles Angels’ top prospect. 

Forbes, May 13: Collaborative Intelligence Can Bridge Generation Gaps at Work

This article reports on the book, ‘Gentelligence’, written by Megan Gerhardt, professor of Management and William Isaac and Michael Oxley Center Center for Business Leadership Co-Director and Director of Leadership Development, and how collaboration can bridge the generation gap at work. 

Loveland Magazine, May 13: Lawmaker proposed $300M handout to nursing homes; then raised $52k from their liaisons

This article reports on an Ohio lawmaker proposing to allocate $300M of federal COVID-19 relief funds to Ohio nursing homes. Robert Applebaum, professor of Sociology and Gerontology and director of the Scripps Gerontology Centeris quoted. Additional reports on this topic appeared in: 

Journal-News, May 13: $10 Million may buy high speed internet count wide

This article reports on Butler County commissioners preparing to spend $10 million to supply households with adequate internet access. Miami University could be among members of an evaluation committee to vet proposals. 

Christian Science Monitor, May 13: Why many Republicans now oppose abortion exceptions for rape

Kimberly Hamlin, professor of history, discusses the history of the women’s rights movement in this article about abortion in America. A similar story appeared in:

CBS WHIO, May 13: Miami University among local universities to hold graduation ceremonies this weekend

This article reports on Miami University’s graduation ceremony that will take place  Saturday, May 14 at Yager Stadium. Additional reports on this topic appeared in: 

Spectrum News, May 13: Annual ShareFest: Donate. Volunteer. Help People in Need

This news broadcast reports on the annual ShareFest program taking place.  ShareFest collects items from Miami University students moving out at the end of the academic year. Collected items benefit residents in need and social service agencies throughout the region. 

Practical Horseman, May 12: The 2022 IHSA Nationals through a Competitor’s Eyes

This article written by Miami University student, Sophie Olson, shares her experience competing at her first IHSA Nationals. 

24hrtech-Asia, May 12: What are Good Double Majors for Computer Science Students

This article reports on finding the right double major for computer science students and mentions Miami University as offering programs specifically designed as dual computer science majors. Additional reports on this topic appeared in: 

AARP, May 12: A million nursing home workers remain unboosted as COVID cases climb again

This article reports on the number of U.S. nursing home workers who have not received a COVID-19 booster. Miami University Scripps Gerontology Center is mentioned for conducting AARP’s analysis. 

The Daily Press, May 12: Best Universities Announces 2022 Best Marketing Colleges 

This article reports on Miami Regionals being among the top marketing colleges in the nation. Additional reports on this topic appeared in several news outlets. 

Dayton Daily News, May 12: More than 4,000 Miami University students in first large ceremony since before pandemic 

This article reports on Miami University commencement ceremony held Saturday, May 14 at Yager Stadium. Additional reports on this topic appeared in: 

Northern Kentucky Tribune, May 11: Life science experts helped with vision that won $15M in state support for Covington, ‘wet lab’

This article reports on the state of Kentucky allocating funding for a life sciences lab in Covington. Miami University is mentioned among local area universities to see an increase in R&D funding. 

Vigour Times, May 11: Lead you team’s office return by ‘Managing Up’

This article reports on how to craft the best return-to-work policy. Megan Gerhardt, professor of Management and William Isaac and Michael Oxley Center Center for Business Leadership Co-Director and Director of Leadership Development, is quoted. 

Pledge Times, May 10: Russia Putin: Last year’s forest fire disaster must not be repeated in Siberia - Ukraine’s war makes it difficult to get soldiers and equipment to work

This article reports on Siberian forest fires. Jessica McCarty, associate professor of Geography, is quoted. 

MedicalNewsToday, May 10: The mind’s eye: Pupil size may be indicator of aphantasia 

This article reports on research investigating whether people with aphantasia have different pupillary responses than people with the condition. Joseph Johnson, professor of Psychology, is quoted. 

Vox, May 9: The major blind spot in Bill Gates’s pandemic prevention plan

This article reports on the Bill Gates’ pandemic prevention plan and how it can be improved, featuring quotes from Jen Cohen, assistant professor of Global and Intercultural Studies

KCSB, May 9: WildFires in Siberia  

This broadcast reports on Jessica McCarty, associate professor of Geography and the director of the geospatial analysis center at the Miami University, researching the Wildfires in Siberia.

Dayton Daily News, May 9: Wages of COVID: Pay has increased in region, but so has inflation

This article reports on how inflation has affected wage increases during the COVID-19 pandemic. Nam Vu, assistant professor of Economics, is quoted.