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Miami Media Highlights Aug. 28-Sept. 3

Miami Media Highlights Aug. 28-Sept. 3

Washington Post, Aug. 31: College student randomly assigned dorm room her mom lived in 33 years ago
John Bailer, professor emeritus of Statistics, is quoted in this story about Laura ‘94 and Sarah Bowling, the mother and daughter assigned to the same Miami residence hall room 33 years apart.

SpectrumNews, Aug. 31: Miami recently played Miami. How two universities ended up with nearly the same name
Donna Boen, editor of the Miamian alumni magazine, is quoted in this story about the history of the two similarly named universities. 

SpectrumNews, Aug. 31: Miami vs. Miami: The Confusion Bowl
Steve Baker, the voice of the RedHawks, is quoted in this story about Miami University and University of Miami matchup. 

Journal News, Aug. 31: Miami vs. Miami: RedHawks to open season vs. one of college football’s most storied programs
Lance Guidry, who served as Miami University’s interim football coach in 2010, is quoted in this story about the game. 

Miami Herald, Aug. 31: Will the ‘real Miami’ please rise? Miami Hurricanes not biting other Miami’s bravado
RedHawks quarterback Brett Gabbert is quoted in this report about the Miami vs. Miami game. 

Cincinnati Enquirer, Aug. 31: Here's a history lesson ahead of Miami RedHawks vs Miami Hurricanes in 'Confusion Bowl'
This article highlights the history of the naming confusion between Miami University and the University of Miami ahead of the Sept. 1 season opening football matchup. 

NPR-WVXU, Ch, 91.7, Aug 31: On Friday, Miami plays Miami. How two universities ended up with nearly the same name
This radio broadcast features Donna Boen, managing editor of the Miamian alumni newsletter discussing the naming confusion of Miami University and the University of Miami ahead of the September 1 season opening game.

Forbes, Aug. 30: Leveraging Ancient Wisdom for Modern Dialogue in the Workplace
This piece written by Miami University President Gregory Crawford focuses on incivility in the workplace.

CBS-WKRC, Ch. 12, Aug. 30: New Early Childhood Education space opens at Miami University Middletown
This broadcast news story highlighting the early childhood education program at the Middletown campus features Pete Haverkos, senior assistant dean of student and academic success for Miami Regionals. 

National Hog Farmer, Aug. 30: Mycoplasma? Mesomycoplasma? Metamycoplasma?
This article,co-authored by Mitchell Balish, professor of Microbiology, highlights the trend to rename bacterial genera, specifically with swine.

The Brooklyn Rail, Aug. 29: Into the Brightness: Artists from Creativity Explored, Creative Growth and NIAD
This article, written by Pepper Stetler, associate professor of Art History, highlights the work and vision of Elias and Florence Ludins-Katz as celebrated in a new exhibition “Into the Brightness.”

FOX News, Aug. 28: RedHawks quarterback ready to prove where the 'real Miami' is against the Hurricanes
This broadcast news story features the Miami RedHawks quarterback, Brett Gabbert, as he shares that we are the ‘real Miami’ ahead of the Sept. 1 matchup with the University of Miami.

Cultivating Place podcast, Aug. 24: Back to School: The Institute for Food Farm at Miami University
This podcast episode highlights the Institute for Food farm and the ways in which plant and horticultural information are integrated into Miami’s curriculum. Ross Olson, assistant director and farm outreach coordinator, and students Colin Valantino and Aisley Carpenter, are interviewed.