Headline Highlights: Miami and Miamians in the news in January
Our editors' picks provide a snapshot of recent news media coverage
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The New York Times, Jan. 26: Pining for a “Gay Bachelor”
- This article highlights The Bachelor TV franchise on ABC and the author’s desire for a gay version of the program. Ron Becker, professor of Media and Communication and Strategic Communication, is quoted.
WalletHub, Jan. 23: Best Installment Loans for Bad Credit
- Ejindu Ume, associate professor of Economics, provides insight into installment loans for individuals with poor credit.
The Conversation, Jan. 21: Electrolyte beverages can help your body stay balanced − but may worsen symptoms if you’re sick
- Bryn Beeder, visiting instructor of Kinesiology, Health, and Nutrition, looks at the science behind electrolyte beverages and how they can help or hurt the body.
The Times of London Jan. 15: How YMCA by the Village People became Trump’s theme song
- Caryn Neumann, teaching professor of Interdisciplinary and Communication Studies, is quoted in this story about the song “YMCA” and whose singer denies the hit’s connection to sexuality.
Quantum Insider, Jan. 15: Miami University And Cleveland Clinic Announce Partnership to Launch Specialized Quantum Computing Degree Program
- President Gregory Crawford is quoted in this article announcing the partnership between Miami University and Cleveland Clinic. Additional reporting on this topic appeared in several outlets, including FOX-WXIX, Spectrum News, Dayton Daily News, Crain’s Cleveland, Science Mag, and Cincinnati Business Courier.
Wallet Hub, Jan. 14: What are the major causes of the racial wealth gap between Black and white households?
- Rodney Coates, professor of Global and Intercultural Studies, addresses the wealth gap between black and white households along with the driving force and solutions for such disparities.
