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Miami Media Highlights Nov. 25-Dec. 1

Miami Media Highlights Nov. 25-Dec. 1

Journal-News, Nov. 30: New programs help Miami U earn world top-10 business school ranking
This article highlights the recent ranking of the Farmer School of Business by the Princeton Review. Jenny Darroch, dean of the Farmer School of Business; Michael Conger, associate professor of Entrepreneurship; and Tim Holcomb, director of the Institute for Entrepreneurship, are quoted. Additional reporting on this topic also appeared in Philanthropy News Digest.

The Tech Edvocate, Nov. 30: Best Tutoring Services and Private Tutors in Hamilton, Ohio
The Miami University Hamilton Tutoring Center is highlighted as a top tutoring service for students in the Hamilton area.

The Columbus Dispatch, Nov. 29: Which Ohio counties have the longest and shortest life expectancy? What we know
This article reports on the life expectancy of Ohio residents by county. The data is reported by the Scripps Gerontology Center at Miami University and quotes associate director Robert Graham.

Cincinnati Enquirer, Nov. 27: Soon I'll occupy the men's room stall next to you Thank the Ohio Legislature
This op-ed was written by Miami University graduate student Samantha Saap in response to Ohio House Bill 183, known as the “bathroom bill.” This op-ed also appeared in USA Today and Yahoo News.

Texas Tribune, Nov. 27: Community college “deserts” deter Texas students from getting a degree, report says
This article features the research of Riley Acton, assistant professor of Economics, on deterrents of obtaining a college degree.

Scary Mommy, Nov. 26: Is it better to shop IRL on Black Friday or in person?
Michele Frank, associate professor of Accountancy, shares that shopping in person can make it easier to adhere to your budget for holiday shopping.

The Conversation, Nov. 25: How the first Pilgrims and the Puritans differed in their views on religion and respect for Native Americans
Michael Carrafiello, professor of History, shares the differences between Puritans and Pilgrims in their views on religion and respect for Native Americans.