RedHawk50 class of 2024 introduced, celebrated at Cincinnati's Music Hall
The top 50 private companies founded or led by Miamians were announced Friday.
Alumni Success
Reconnect and celebrate: Family science and social work alumni event
Join fellow Miami University alumni and friends for Impact and Inspire: Miami Family Science and Social Work on Tuesday, April 22, from 4–6 p.m. at Miami’s Voice of America Lear...
DHL Supply Chain execs discuss benefits of customer-centric culture
Farmer School alums spoke to students as part of Supply Chain Speaker Series
CCA alum Bo Bridges partners with Cosm to present ocean experience in Shared Reality
"Big Wave: No Room for Error," is an immersive 60-minute oceanic experience premiering on March 15, 2025. This Cosm Studios Original captures surfers confronting some of the world's most formidable...
Rick McVey '81 talks fintech, risk, data science, and golf in Executive Speaker Series
Farmer School alum's company was on leading edge of fintech before fintech had a name
Leanne Clark-Shirley '04 awarded the 2024 Cottrell Distinguished Alumni Award
Among those dedicated to understanding and improving the lives of older adults, Leanne Clark-Shirley stands out as an exemplary leader.
Miami alumni and faculty connect to advance the future of nutrition
Miami University alumni, faculty, and friends gathered on Feb. 12 at Clovernook Country Club for Empower the Future of Miami Nutrition, an event hosted by Mary Pat Turon-Findley ’83. The ...
Distalmotion CEO Greg Roche ‘95 to share his career path with students
“From Science to Business - All Roads Are Not the Same” scheduled for Thursday, Feb 27
Pair of Farmer School accountancy alumni receive Love and Honor awards
Templeman, Pistell among dozen to receive awards.
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Miami alum and emeriti faculty serves on Batchelder Award committee
Brenda Dales, a Miami University alumna and emeriti faculty member, played a key role in selecting the winner of the 2025 Mildred L. Batchelder Award, an honor recognizing outstanding translated ch...
Fourteen Miami students, alumni named Fulbright semifinalists
Fourteen Miami students and alumni are semifinalists in the 2025-2026 Fulbright U.S. Student Program competition. Nine undergraduates, three graduate students, and two alumni have been recommended ...
Miami University alumna Kristen Stoehr, a 2010 graduate with a B.S. in Food and Nutrition and a member of the College of Education, Health and Society (EHS) Advisory Council, has launched Vital Pur...
Steve Maynard ’79, a retired Navy captain and director of military applications at GE Aerospace, learned about leadership at Miami
EHS alumni among honorees at Miami University’s 2024 Love and Honor Awards
The 2024 Love and Honor Awards ceremony on Feb. 13 will celebrate exceptional individuals whose generosity, leadership, and service have advanced Miami University’s mission. Among the hon...
First-Year Integrated Core students show what they've learned in Client Challenge
“What they showed today is they have the skills and the abilities that will provide value to any business.”
Miami alumni offer expert advice on healthy food choices for the new year
Three distinguished Miami College of Education, Health, and Society alumni—Ainsley Maull Malone ’79, Amanda Rosin Goldman ’95, and Deanne Sachs Brandstetter ’...
Pair of FSB alumna are 2024-25 18 of the Last 9 honorees
Marketing graduates selected for annual honor
SLAM alumni Herald and Price honored among 2024 18 of the Last 9 awardees
Jordan Herald '19 and Holden Price '19, graduates of Miami University's College of Education, Health and Society and the Sports Leadership and Management (SLAM) program, have been named to the pres...
Miami alum Sharon Draper's novel becomes Disney movie
Award-winning author and Miami University alum Sharon Draper’s beloved book "Out of My Mind" has made the leap to the screen as a Disney+ movie. The adaptation, which premiered at the 202...
Trailblazing Sustainability in Aerospace: Sarah Waechter’s Path from Miami to NASA
Miami University alumna Sarah Waechter '04, now Deputy Project Manager of NASA’s Sustainable Flight Demonstrator Project, shares her journey from Oxford to aerospace leadership.
Beyond High Street: Liz Niehaus
Farmer School of Business dean Jenny Darroch talks with 1986 finance alum Liz Niehaus about stepping on and off the career ladder, her busy "retirement," and following her father's advice. Listen here
Miami University alumna explores virtual reality’s impact on pediatric orthopedic care
Mackenzie Cannon ’19, a Family Science graduate and certified child life specialist, recently published an article in Everything Matters detailing her work with Nationwide Children...
Miami University hosts literacy celebration at Queen City Book Bank
Miami University’s College of Education, Health, and Society (EHS) hosted a Celebration of Literacy on Monday, November 18 at the Queen City Book Bank, highlighting the importance of lite...
Miami faculty and alumni explore biomechanics of the short game in golf
A new study co-authored by Department of Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health faculty members Dean Smith and Mark Walsh, alongside former students and now alumni Tess McGuire and Caitlyn Picard, exam...
Faculty and alumni co-author study on perceptions of sport psychology professionals
Robin Vealey, professor of sport leadership and management at Miami University, collaborated with alumni Alexander Bianco, M.S. ’19, and Sabrina Madson, M.S. ’21, to publish a s...
Exploring leadership and team culture: New faculty publication
Robin Vealey, professor of sport leadership and management at Miami University, and Corinne Zimmerman, M.S. ’22, collaborated with co-author Nicholas Myers to publish a study in the Journ...
Alumni Spotlight: Makenzie Knore ('24)
Music alumna releases debut piano collection inspired by campus life
Glee Club alumnus reflects on musical journey, memories, and the bond of song
John Clover, a Miami University alumnus from the Class of 1970, recently shared memories from his transformative years as a member of the Miami University Men’s Glee Club. Clover̵...
By pursuing a humanities degree at Miami, Unroe has gone on to be a success story through many different avenues in the field of gerontology.
Miami alumna’s graphic design skills on display from Paris to Cleveland
Art director enjoying fast-paced environment with NBA’s Cavaliers
Sculpting the strange with Dan Chudzinski ’07
CCA alumnus realizes the mythological and strange through his sculpture work
Miami alumnus Juan Gilbert '91 appointed to National Science Board by President Joe Biden
Hamilton native hopes to bring ‘computing for social good perspectives’ to the board
Michael Connor ’94 on harnessing generative AI and emotional intelligence for business and beyond
He is the founder of Chat EQ: an AI-powered web app designed for compassionate communication, teaching its users emotional intelligence.
Students, faculty, alumni tout Miami business ecosystem at StartupCincy Week
StartupCincy Week gave Miami the opportunity to show off what its faculty, students, and alumni can do.
OutSCIder Classroom has started airing on PBS stations in southwest Ohio
Young alumni talk cybersecurity at Farmer School panel discussion
A panel of recent graduates examined the current and future states of cybersecurity.
The amazing alumni I met at this year's 18 Of The Last 9 luncheon
CEC Student Associate Lauren Devney shares her experience attending the 18 of the Last 9 Luncheon.
Miami alumna Maddie Tobler builds career as athletic trainer at Northern Iowa
Miami University athletic training graduate Maddie Tobler '21, serves as the athletic trainer for the University of Northern Iowa's track and field team. Tobler's journey began as a student trainer...
Multimillion-dollar gift names Farmer School of Business student advising center
Dauch Family Scholarship program for FSB student athletes also announced.
Alumna Carol Anderson honored with Freedom Summer of ’64 Award
Esteemed author, historian, educator recognized for work with civil rights and social justice
SCOM alumni describe ups, downs of rotational development programs
The 2024 Supply Chain Roundtable had an alumni panel that talked about a growing trend in business.
Trailblazing educator and alumna inspires at Mrs. America 2024 competition
Mrs. Ohio Anedra Million advocates for mental health and substance abuse prevention in schools
The theme for Miami's Homecoming Weekend Sept. 26-29 is 'Celebrating the Spirit of Western: A Homecoming for Love, Honor, and Legacy'
Simran Kaur-Colbert, Ph.D. ‘22 named inaugural director at George Washington University
Simran Kaur-Colbert, Ph.D., a 2022 graduate of Miami University’s College of Education, Health and Society, has been appointed the inaugural director of the Center for Interfaith and Spir...
Freedom Summer of ’64 Award ceremony is Sept. 20 at Hall Auditorium
Carol Anderson ’81 MA ’82 to be honored for efforts to advance civil rights and social justice
Second business successfully exits RedHawk Ventures
Software service company acquired by sports streaming platform
Beyond High Street: Jackie Shropshire
Jackie Shropshire had a successful career in healthcare sales, until he decided to make a change.
MFA student Sarah-Faith Strait to show in Virginia
IN MOTION is a continuation of Sarah-Faith Strait’s life-long investment in the image of the horse. This might be an obsession. In this exhibition, the horse undergoes a series of materia...
cara hinh ’16 named Associate Artistic Director for Indiana Repertory Theatre
Ahead of the Indiana Repertory Theatre’s 52nd Season, the Theatre has hired cara hinh (they/she) as the new Associate Artistic Director... Read on
Farmer Family Foundation matching gift adds up
$20 million matching gift nearly fulfilled halfway through two-year period
Miami alumnus named CEO of Starbucks
Brian Niccol ’96 served as speaker at this year’s Spring Commencement
FSB faculty, EY examine AI potential for education at workshop
A two-day event in Cleveland paired EY professionals and Farmer School faculty to learn more about the education possibilities of AI.
Four Miami University alumni named to Forbes '30 Under 30 Cincinnati' list
College of Engineering and Computing, College of Arts and Science, and Farmer School of Business alumni make newly created local list
Pair of FSB alumni among 4 Miamians named to Forbes local 30 Under 30 list
Four Miami University graduates are on a new localized version of Forbes' long-running 30 under 30 list.
DHL Supply Chain interns gain ‘real-world learning and experiences’
Miami University double major Isabelle Campbell rises to challenge of organizing warehouse ‘graveyard’ filled with nearly 600,000 units of merchandise
Jay Kimiecik receives SUNY Cortland's Distinguished Educator Award
John “Jay” Kimiecik ’80 has been honored with SUNY Cortland’s Distinguished Educator Award during the Alumni Reunion 2024 Awards Ceremony held on Saturday, J...
The American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA) announced that Lindsey Ellis, a 2015 sport leadership and management alumna of Miami University, has been appointed head coach of the United States...
Miami alum Alison Sears honored as 2025 Ohio State Board District 4 Teacher of the Year
Alison Sears, an alumna of Miami University, has been recognized as the 2025 State Board District 4 Ohio Teacher of the Year. Sears holds a bachelor's degree in Botany and Chemistry and a master's ...
Lexi Laskonis, Supply Chain and Business Analytics double major, enjoys challenging Procter & Gamble internship
Classroom connection leads to FSB grad's future high-profile client
Emil Barr's persistence and patience paid off in landing a new client.
Beyond High Street: Kenneth Ali
1980 alum is managing partner at Rock Gate Partners.
Shane Carlin ’97 M.S. leads non-profit to empower Asian American leaders
Shane Carlin, a 1997 M.S. graduate of Miami University and the College of Education, Health, and Society, founded Asian Student Achievement (ASA). This 501(c)(3) non-profit is dedicated to propelli...
Hughes Family Scholars program announced
A new student success program has been created at the Farmer School of Business.
Beyond High Street: Lance Theobald
Lance is a 2010 accountancy graduate
1809 Capital, RedHawk Ventures reflect on collaboration during past year
A student-led investment fund and an alumni-led venture fund talk about their collaboration efforts.
His $1 million gift will help prepare students for the challenges of medical school and life as a physician
Miami Alumni Weekend's Golden Celebration: Meet the 50th Reunion Co-Chairs
Miami University and EHS alum Peggy Hamman Landes ’74 and her husband Chuck Landes ’74 were selected to co-chair the 50th reunion committee for Alumni Weekend 2024. Their journe...
Miami Alum Karli Spaid Shines in Professional Softball Debut
Former Miami University softball star and SLAM alum Karli Spaid has officially launched her professional career with Athletes Unlimited. Making her debut in Wichita, Kansas, Spaid quickly showcased...
Christopher Lewis M.S. ‘99 receives NASPA Pillar of the Profession Award
Dr. Christopher Lewis, a 1999 graduate of Miami University, has been honored with the Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education - NASPA's Pillar of the Profession award, one of the highest...
2023 FSB grad earns Elijah Watt Sells award
Boone is sixth FSB grad to earn award since 2018.
Miami alum: Hospice social worker by day and artisan by night
Emily Cross, a social work alum of Miami University, is making waves in the art world with her unique ceramic creations at Little Jack's Ceramics. In a recent interview with Erinn Sweet of the Urba...
Discovery Center Support Key to Success for Non-Traditional MSW Student
"The support I received from my supervisor at The Discovery Center was pivotal to my success in earning a Master's in Social Work. Working full-time while earning a graduate degree was difficult at...
Visionary support helps build Center for Supply Chain Excellence
"Having exposure to supply chain management was an important part of my career accomplishments.”
40-plus businesses have been started by Miami students while still in college
Mad Rabbit Tattoo’s co-founders discovered their shared passion early
Farmer Family Sculpture Park dedicated
The sculpture depicts the man whose name the business school bears and his wife.
Finding support at Miami University, connected by the same red tie
Jack Fazio, former student trustee, becomes an advocate for student mental health
Beyond High Street: Gopa Dobson
Her favorite building on Miami's campus? Millett Hall. Why? Listen and find out!
EHS alum enjoys vibrant retirement
EHS alum Stephanie Putnam describes how the region's vibrant social scene and plentiful activities have shaped her retirement experience.
Alumni Katherine Coy Smith releases book on art education leadership
Katherine Coy Smith, a 2016 doctoral graduate of the College of Education, Health, and Society and Department of Educational Leadership, recently published a book titled "Autobiographical Lectures ...
Beyond High Street: Jillian Griffiths
Jillian is a 1992 Farmer School accountancy graduate
Alumni from Miami University's Nutrition program continue to shine, with Erin Ogden and Cameron Stauffer both receiving the prestigious Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year (RYDY) Award from the ...
Author, alumnae association to receive 2024 Freedom Summer of ’64 Award
Carol Anderson ’81 M.A. ’82 and Western College Alumnae Association both to be honored this year
Stryker group president: Relationships are key to success in business, life
A 25-year veteran and a nearly-new sales associate talked about their careers in healthcare sales.
Young entrepreneur opens skin care business in Oxford’s innovation hub
Miami University alumna celebrates ribbon cutting for Coarse Culture skin care products
Farmer School alum discusses own mental health challenges to help students
Johnny Sirpilla used his own journey and struggles to write his book "Life Is Hard, But I'll Be OK"
EHS alum's company, InGoodTaste, clinches a top spot in the RedHawk50
In a celebration of entrepreneurial success, Miami University alum Ryan Lindholm, who graduated in 2000 with a major in health sport studies, has seen his company, InGoodTaste, achieve significant ...
Miami University celebrates entrepreneurs with inaugural RedHawk50 Awards
Honoring the 50 fastest-growing private companies around the world founded or led by former students of Miami University
Miami alumna eager to begin role as president-elect of Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Deanne Brandstetter ’78 discovered her career path during blizzard
Beyond High Street: Mary van Praag
On this episode of Beyond High Street, Mary Van Praag, 1987 Farmer School of Business marketing graduate, talks with FSB dean Jenny Darroch about why she went into consumer products, being...
Miami’s newest Rangel Fellowship recipient is already a global citizen
Sinait Sarfino ’22, whose family fled South Sudan, aims to become a Foreign Service officer working on migration and refugee issues
Miami alumna's $1M gift to support entrepreneurship
A Miami University alum has made a gift to help entrepreneurship at her alma mater.
Beyond High Street: Mike Smerklo
On this episode of Beyond High Street, Mike Smerklo, an entrepreneur, investor, and author who graduated from the Farmer School of Business in 1991, joins Farmer School dean Jenny Darroch to talk a...
Four Farmer School alumni receive Love and Honor Awards
The Miami University Alumni Association's annual Love and Honor Award winners have been announced.
Alumni Spotlight: Matthew Zuehlke
Matthew Zuehlke (Music Education '99) is currently in his 25th year of teaching band in Central Ohio.
Sharon M. Draper’s middle-grade novel ‘Out of My Mind’ is now a film
The Miami alumna is an acclaimed author who was teacher of the year in 1997
On this episode of Beyond High Street, Farmer School of Business dean Jenny Darroch sits down with Kia Nalls, a 2001 finance and accountancy graduate, to talk about the scholarship that brought her...
Thirteen Miami students, alumni named Fulbright semifinalists
Thirteen Miami students and alumni are semifinalists in the 2024-2025 Fulbright U.S. Student Program competition. Eight undergraduates, one graduate student, and four alumni have been recommended b...
LaRosa's CPO: Future of work will focus on culture, people
Why does your work shirt color matter? Steve Browne says it shouldn't.
Farmer School student, alum open chicken restaurant in Uptown Oxford
It's been a long time coming, but the big day for a pair of current and former students arrived this month.
Beyond High Street: Roger Howe
Talking with Roger Howe, Farmer School alum and philanthropist
The Standard (S4, E5): Opportunity Knocks | Pittsburgh SteelersWatch to see a day in the life of an NFL scout as Colbert attends the 2023 MAC and Big 10 Championship Games in one day.
Emmy experience anything but ‘Weird’ for Miami alumnus
An integral part of Inside Hollywood’s alumni network, Jason C. Brown ’99 worked as unit production manager for film on life of ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic
Miami, St. X grads create entrepreneurship scholarship
Several Miami University and St. Xavier High School alumni have created a scholarship for St. X students interested in entrepreneurship.
Music Alumni Spotlight: Allen Webber, Master of Music (Music Theory) ‘83
This May, Music alumnus Allen Webber will be retiring as Professor of Music at Palm Beach State College, in Lake Worth, Florida, after serving the students for 35 years. Highlights of his career in...
Jessica Anderson ‘15, a graduate of Miami University’s Nutrition program, is gaining recognition for her work as a sports nutritionist. Anderson, who works with the military to ...
Beyond High Street: Amy Armstrong
On the latest espisode of Beyond High Street, Miami University Farmer School of Business dean Jenny Darroch talks with 1983 Miami University graduate Amy Armstrong about her pivot...
Eight alumni honorees from the 2023-2024 18 of the Last 9 hail from CAS
The Miami University Alumni Association has chosen the newest recipients of its annual “18 of the Last 9” award.
Two EHS alums named to 18 of Last 9
Miami University congratulates the outstanding individuals selected for the 2023-24 class of 18 of the Last 9 awards. This program, inspired by the 30 under 30 model and rooted in Miami University'...
Two CEC alumni among Miami University's 18 of the Last 9 Award honorees
Nora Husani Winnestaffer '16 and Nathan Jones '18 were included in the latest cohort of honored Miami alumni.
New fund for men’s basketball provides financial support for student-athletes
$2 million gift focuses on success on and off the basketball court
Four FSB grads among new 18 of the Last 9 honorees
A quartet of Farmer School alumni are being honored for their accomplishments.
Beyond High Street: John Altman
John Altman talks about flying, Miami vs. joining the Navy, and why he didn't seem to fit in at big companies
Dozen FSB grads leading Fortune 1000 companies
Several Farmer School alumni are running some of the top companies in the Fortune 1000.
Student takeaways from the world’s largest conference for women in engineering and technology
For Miami CEC students, the annual Society of Women Engineers (SWE) conference has led to job and internship offers, networking opportunities, and more.
Rushek and MacDowell Challenge Traditional Canon in ELA Pedagogy
Assistant Professor of English Education, Kelli Rushek and recent Miami alumnus, Ellie MacDowell ('23), have had their manuscript published in the Journal of Language and Literacy Education. The ma...
FSB marketing alumni become children's book authors in their spare time
A pair of Miami University and Farmer School graduates have written and illustrated a pair of children's books.
Beyond High Street: George Heath
A conversation with a 1990 MBA graduate and board of directors member
We are thrilled to announce the outstanding achievement of Mikhalia Fogel, a graduate from our Urban Cohort and Family Science and Social Work program. Mikhalia has been selected as a 2023 Emerging...
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