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Miami Media Highlights August 15 to August 21

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Miami Media Highlights August 15 to August 21

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Journal-News, August 20: Final Red Brick Friday of season will welcome back Miami University students

This article reports on Oxford’s last Red Brick Friday event of the summer and the activities planned to introduce Miami University’s new students to the city. 

OEDA, August 19: Nursing at Miami University Regionals

This article reports on the nursing program at Miami University Regionals and the Master of Science in Nursing program available to students. 

Zipe Education, August 19: Miami University raises millions for student scholarships

This article reports on Miami University raising money for student scholarships. Brad Bundy, vice president for University Advancement, and Jessica Rivinius, senior director of News and Media Relations and interim vice president of University Communications and Marketing, are quoted. 

Journal-News, August 18: Miami University welcomes more than 4,100 freshmen to Oxford campus

This article reports on students’ return to campus. Jessica Rivinius, senior director of News and Media Relations and interim vice president of University Communications and Marketing, is quoted. Additional reports on this topic appeared in several media outlets including: 

WKEF (ABC), August 16: Miami University receives $12K grant

This broadcast reports on Miami University receiving a $12,000 grant to support students attending an international conference on computer programming. 

Livability, August 16: Colleges and universities in Dayton, Ohio power the region’s strong, skilled workforce

This article reports on area colleges and universities playing a pivotal role in keeping a pipeline of talent flowing to Dayton’s growing industries. Beena Sukumaran, dean and professor of the College of Engineering and Computing, is quoted. 

CBS Chicago, August 17: Teacher shortage has Noble Charter Schools lowering standards for full-time substitutes

This article reports on the teaching shortage in the United States and the issues that arise from de-professionalizing the teaching profession. Brian Schultz, professor and chair of Teaching, Curriculum, and Educational Inquiry, is quoted. 

Yahoo News, August 16: Miami University receives more than $180K in federal grants

This article reports on Miami University receiving more than $180K from the National Endowment for the Humanities in federal grants for two projects. Additional reports on this topic appeared in several media outlets including: 


Journal-News, August 15: Area professor working with data-driven tech that improves golf swings

This article reports on a new golf swing technology that is co-created by a Miami University faculty member. Mark Walsh, professor of Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health, is quoted. Additional reports on this topic appeared in several media outlets including: 

Bitcoin Ethereum News, August 15: Automakers investing in the South as EVs change the auto industry

This article reports on the recent shift in the auto industry toward electric vehicles and companies' sudden interest in investing in southern states to expand their companies. James Rubenstein, adjunct professor emeritus of Geography, is quoted. Additional reports on this topic appeared in several media outlets including: