Domestic partner benefits nixed Jun 20, 2007
Tom Brinkman, a Republican, has filed a lawsuit to bar Miami University of Ohio from offering benefits to same-sex partners of employees. RELATED. (USA Today)
Senior class mourns high school closing Jun 18, 2007
One of those, Fitzgerald Bobo, a varsity quarterback and receiver for Duquesne, will attend Miami University of Ohio this fall on a four-year athletic scholarship. "In the future, Duquesne students might not have a fair shot at other schools for being quarterback, wide receiver or other key positions," he said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Obituary: Celian Jane Kushner / Founder, coach of girls hockey team Jun 4, 2007
A native of Dayton, Ohio, Ms. Kushner attended Miami University of Ohio in Oxford on a field hockey scholarship and served as co-captain of the college team. In 2005, she helped coach the girls' field hockey team at Oakland Catholic High School while her daughter, Emma, was a senior there. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Poll: Gas Costs Hurting, but Drivers Adjust May 27, 2007
"Markets can train us over time to get used to things," said Tim Heath, marketing professor at Miami University of Ohio. The AP-Ipsos poll involved telephone interviews with 1,000 randomly chosen adults between May 15 and 17. (Newsmax)
Higher education's missing soul May 25, 2007
Second-year students at Miami University of Ohio are being invited to participate in "living learning communities" that focus on the search for purpose. These models should help other schools in finding the right "teaching moments" for millions of spiritually thirsty students. (Christian Science Monitor)
Colleges Helping Students Explore Spirituality UCLA, May. 15 May 16, 2007
Invitees included teams of faculty and administrators from 10 schools across the country: UCLA; Bates College; Carnegie Mellon University; Florida State University; Furman University; Grinnell College; Miami University of Ohio; Spelman College; the University of California, Irvine; and Wellesley College ... The team from Miami University of Ohio has reported on the creation and implementation of several new programs focusing on issues of spirituality, meaning and purpose within the campus... (University of California Newswire, CA)
Empty heads don't equal empty wallets (Jennifer Harper) Apr 27, 2007
Sian Beilock, a psychologist at Miami University of Ohio, found in a 2005 study that "smart people choke under pressure" because their memories get bogged down with worry when the chips are down. An analysis by the Scientific American had another revelation, stating, "Smart people believe weird things." Using data from the National Science Foundation's 2002 Biennial Report on the national state of scientific understanding, the analysis found that among college graduates, 60 percent believed in... (Washington Times, DC)
Men's, women's intramural basketball tourney at UNC Apr 27, 2007
The men's teams are Wisconsin-Whitewater, Iowa, North Texas and Dayton, and the women's are Wisconsin-La Crosse, Nebraska, Texas A-and-M-Commerce and Miami University of Ohio. Teams from U-N-C, North Carolina State, U-N-C-Wilmington, U-N-C-Pembroke and Charlotte are participating. (The Daily Reflector)
Back to the playground Apr 15, 2007
"Play and sports are totally different," says Doris Bergen, a professor of educational psychology at Miami University of Ohio. "When they play, kids make their own rules -- then they have to negotiate to get others to follow them. In sports, adults make and enforce the rules for them.". (Boston Globe)
Former DeVry dean joins Concordia Apr 5, 2007
Runge also taught at University of Nebraska, Miami University of Ohio and Kansas State University. "Alan's strength in strategic planning, and experience with student support, retention and outreach initiatives, make him an ideal candidate for this position," says Tom Cedel, president of Concordia University. (Austin Business Journal, TX)
North Dakota, BC round out Frozen Four Mar 26, 2007
MANCHESTER, N.H. Senior forward Joe Rooney scored a pair of goals early in the second period and junior goalie Cory Schneider made 37 saves to lead Boston College to a 4-0 shutout victory over Miami University of Ohio in the Northeast Regional final of the NCAA Division I hockey tournament Sunday. Boston College won its 12th straight game and advances to the Frozen Four April 5-7 in St. Louis. (USA Today -- Sports)
Miami, Ohio 2, New Hampshire 1 Mar 25, 2007
MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) -- Sophomore goaltender Jeff Zatkoff made 43 saves to lead Miami University of Ohio to a 2-1 win over the University of New Hampshire Saturday in the first round of the NCAA Division I Northeast Regional hockey tournament. Junior left wing Ryan Jones had a goal and an assist for the Red Hawks, who won their first NCAA game in five tries. (Concord Monitor)
MHS graduate Natalie Larson lands 2 spots in NYC prints show Mar 23, 2007
Next fall, she will continue her studies at Miami University of Ohio. I have two passions art and philosophy. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Winthrop Defeats Notre Dame at NCAA Basketball Tournament; Florida Wins Mar 17, 2007
In other games yesterday, it was Memphis 73, North Texas 58; Nevada 77, Creighton 71 in overtime; the University of Nevada-Las Vegas 67, Georgia Tech 63; Virginia 84, Albany 57; Tennessee 121, Long Beach State 86; Oregon 58, Miami University of Ohio 56; Purdue 72, Arizona 63; Southern California 77, Arkansas 60; Southern Illinois 61, Holy Cross 51; and Kentucky 67, Villanova 58. The NCAA tournament is split into four 16-team regions with teams seeded in each. (Bloomberg -- US)
Behind the scenes with 'The Odd Couple- Female version' Mar 11, 2007
Most recently, Smith has received acceptance from Miami University of Ohio and is waiting to hear back from Harvard, with whom she interviewed. "I love being Olive because I get to be obnoxious, be a slob and get on everyone's nerves, and they can't do anything about it," said Smith with a laugh. (Oxford Tribune, PA)
Haydenettes head to world match Mar 11, 2007
04 to outdistance runner-up Miami University of Ohio. The other coaches of the team are Dede Wilson of Rindge, N.H., and Ron Kravette of Andover. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Senegal's Weapon-Wielding Chimps Feb 24, 2007
William McGrew [a professor of primatology at Miami University of Ohio] pointed out many years ago that females at Gombe [a national park in Tanzania known as a prime site for chimp research] were spending more time eating termites than males. Bill himself argued that this is the beginning of the sexual division of labor because we know that males hunt more than females, so its not novel to say that sex differences exist. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Rockets Place Seventh At All-Ohio Meet Feb 12, 2007
Placing first was Miami University of Ohio with 150 points. The Rockets finished with 35 points. (Utrockets.com)
Bono T-shirt Project Jan 25, 2007
Though the project began at Miami University of Ohio, it is expected to spread to other universities around the world. The Lantern supports this cause because it not only shows a sense of leadership among college students, but it also provides another avenue by which people can contribute to economic change aside from politics and voting according to foreign policy issues. (Ohio State University -- The Lantern, OH)
Obituaries - 1/7/2007 Jan 7, 2007
She attended Indian Hill High and Miami University of Ohio. She was an American Airlines flight attendent. (North County Times)
The rejection bin of history Dec 24, 2006
Bruce Schulman, of Boston University, has been at work on the 1896-1929 volume for a few years, while Fred Anderson, of the University of Colorado, and Andrew Cayton, of Miami University of Ohio, have just been asked to take the story from 1672 to 1763. (That leaves just one book to be assigned, on the 1600s and earlier. (Boston Globe)
From delivering papers to delivering babies Nov 21, 2006
The Navy sent him on to pre-med at Miami University of Ohio and to medical school at the University of Indiana. He received his medical degree in 1947 and spent a year as an intern in Indianapolis before entering private practice in 1948 at Hartford City. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Schembechler Still Had A Role In THE GAME Nov 18, 2006
" He Was A Winning Numbers Guy Schembechler's 194-48-5 record makes him the university's leader in victories, and the team's complex bears his name. His teams won or shared 13 Big Ten titles, played in the Rose Bowl 10 times, and had 117 players drafted by National Football League teams. Ohio State will hold a moment of silence for Schembechler before the game. Schembechler never won a national championship, but his defensive-minded teams were ranked in the Top 10 in 16 of his 21 seasons at... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- News)
Camdenton Chamber: Lake has its own minimum wage Oct 20, 2006
Mitchell cited a recent research study from the Miami University of Ohio. Based on their findings, nearly two-thirds of minimum wage employees receive raises within 1-12 months of employment. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)
Report: Most states flunk in college affordability Sep 8, 2006
"It's amazing," said Jack Partridge, a Columbus, Ohio, gas company executive who recently moved four daughters -- a sophomore and freshman triplets -- into their dorms at Miami University of Ohio. In-state tuition plus room and board run about $20,000 this year at the public school. (CNN -- Education)
Study faults most states on higher education affordability Sep 7, 2006
It's amazing," said Jack Partridge, a Columbus, Ohio, gas company executive who recently moved four daughters -- a sophomore and freshman triplets -- into their dorms at Miami University of Ohio. In-state tuition plus room and board run about $20,000 this year at the public school.``I saw those annual increases and had tried to put a little bit away for each of them, but I'm nowhere near going to cover four years," he said. The report card notes that increases in state and federal aid, though... (Boston Globe -- Nation)
Harper's Index for July 2006 Aug 22, 2006
Total number of times for all other presidents since Washington: 568[Christopher Kelley, Miami University of Ohio (Oxford)/Christopher May, Loyola Law School (Los Angeles). Minimum number of close-up photographs of hands owned by his new chief of staff, : 4[Office of Management and Budget (Washington). (Harper's Magazine)
CU men's basketball announces four signings Aug 10, 2006
"But, we think we've put together a solid recruiting class to help us have another great year.The biggest question mark for the Tigers is the spot vacated by Ingles."We've signed Ryan Baumgartner who is transferring in from NCAA Division I Idaho State and he'll be counted on heavily by us," Adkins said. Baumgartner, a 6-0 senior started his collegiate career at Schoolcraft College where he averaged 17.4 points and 3.6 assists per game in helping the team to a 27-4 season and Michigan Community... (Campbellsille Central Kentucky News Journal, KY)
FRANCES M. HAINES Aug 9, 2006
Frances received her high school diploma from Boardman High School and went on to college at Miami University of Ohio at Ox-ford, Ohio where she graduated in 1947 with a degree in psychology. She invited Merle Haines, a young sailor from Iowa that she had met the previous summer at Cape Cod, to be her date at the senior prom and that began a lifelong partnership. (Mount Vernon Skagit Valley Herald, WA)
Still No Official Word On Nebraska Basketball Coach's Future Aug 2, 2006
McGrath said Collier was one of the finalists, and the other was Mike Watson of Miami University of Ohio. McGrath told the Omaha World-Herald at about 8:45 p.m. Monday that everything was still up in the air. (7 KETV Omaha)
Who Needs Congress or Courts With Bush? Jul 29, 2006
As of July 11, President George W. Bush had said no (or, not unless I want to) to 807 provisions enacted by Congress that he signed into law, according to Christopher Kelley, a political science professor at Miami University of Ohio. That number compares to some 600 provisions challenged by all of Bush's predecessors combined, says Kelley. (Bloomberg)
Coles signs extension with RedHawks Jul 28, 2006
Raleigh Durham Cary Chapel Hill. " Coles, who is entering his 11th season at the helm for the RedHawks, has a 175-126 record with Miami, and is just 42 wins away from surpassing Darrell Hedric for most victories in program history. Behind Coles, the RedHawks have captured three MAC Championships (1997, 1999, 2005), a MAC Tournament Championship and advanced to the NCAA Tournament four times. In 1999, Miami made its first-ever Sweet 16 appearance. Coles, who is a 1965 Miami graduate, was a... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Bush blocked probe, AG testifies Jul 19, 2006
The paper corrected an editing error in one follow-up story that referred to Bush challenging 750 ``bills" instead of laws; a single bill often includes many separate laws.As of last week, Bush's signing statements covered 807 laws, according to Christopher Kelley , a government professor at Miami University of Ohio who has studied presidents' use of signing statements through history.Gonzales made his comments about signing statements during an exchange with Senator Patrick J. Leahy of Vermont,... (Boston Globe -- Nation)
Walker was perfect for Wildcats Jul 1, 2006
In a cruel coincidence, Northwestern s first test this season will be at Miami University of Ohio, Walker s alma mater and only other stop as a head coach. Northwestern s future was set with Walker in charge. (Scranton Times, PA)
NU football coach Randy Walker dies at 52 Jun 30, 2006
Walker joined the Wildcats in 1999 after nine years as coach at Miami University of Ohio. He led the Wildcats to a share of the 2000 Big Ten title and a trip to the Alamo Bowl, and he directed Northwestern to a 14-10 combined Big Ten record the past three years, according to the news release. (Chicago Tribune)
Tuition hikes not only necessary, but reasonable Jun 20, 2006
Other schools with which MUW keeps company: University of Washington ($13,356), Texas A,464), University of Illinois ($16,796), Berkeley ($19,407) and Miami University of Ohio (a whopping $30,337). MUW: $8,750. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Baylor pair's model says returns likely to be 'well below average' Jun 19, 2006
He is also an emeritus professor of economics at Miami University of Ohio and is a visiting professor of economics and finance at San Diego State University and the University of San Diego. Seiver writes that the model's recent level "matches the reading for the second quarter of 1987 before the crash , and is fairly close to the reading for the fourth quarter of 1968 before a six-year punishing bear market .". (Sunspot.net -- Business)
BEN-HOMETOWN Jun 14, 2006
It also has Roethlisberger's football helmet from his college days at Miami University of Ohio and a framed picture of Big Ben walking out of the Bowling Green State University locker room sporting a Fricker's T-shirt that he routinely wore under his jersey. "Like the rest of the city of Findlay, we take a lot of pride in his accomplishments," said Oakman, also a Browns' fan. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Hometown residents root for favorite son Roethlisberger Jun 13, 2006
It also has Mr. Roethlisberger's football helmet from his college days at Miami University of Ohio and a framed picture of Big Ben walking out of the Bowling Green State University locker room sporting a Fricker's T-shirt that he routinely wore under his jersey. "Like the rest of the city of Findlay, we take a lot of pride in his accomplishments," said Mr. Oakman, also a Browns' fan. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Falcons Sit in Seventh After Day 2 May 13, 2006
50 3) Ball State University 31 3) Miami University of Ohio 31 5) Ohio University 25 6) Western Michigan Universi 23. 50 7) Bowling Green State Univer 23 7) University of Toledo 23 7) Eastern Michigan Universit 23 10) Northern Illinois Univers 17 11) University of Buffalo 14 12) Central Michigan Universi 6. (Bgsufalcons.com)
Presidential power May 1, 2006
"He agrees to a compromise with members of Congress, and all of them are there for a public bill-signing ceremony, but then he takes back those compromises -- and more often than not, without the Congress or the press or the public knowing what has happened," said Christopher Kelley, a Miami University of Ohio political science professor who studies executive power ... George H.W. Bush challenged 232 statutes over four years in office, and Bill Clinton objected to 140 laws over his eight years,... (International Herald Tribune)
Bush challenges hundreds of laws Apr 30, 2006
Then, after the media and the lawmakers have left the White House, Bush quietly files ''signing statements" -- official documents in which a president lays out his legal interpretation of a bill for the federal bureaucracy to follow when implementing the new law. The statements are recorded in the federal register.In his signing statements, Bush has repeatedly asserted that the Constitution gives him the right to ignore numerous sections of the bills -- sometimes including provisions that were... (Boston Globe -- Nation)
Far-sighted predictions Mar 4, 2006
One is Daniel Seiver, editor of the PAD System Report newsletter and an emeritus professor of economics at Miami University of Ohio and currently a visiting professor of economics and finance at San Diego State University and the University of San Diego. The other is Peter Bernstein, currently editor of an institutional newsletter called Economics and Portfolio Strategy. (CBS MarketWatch)
Higher level of confusion Feb 17, 2006
One such adviser is Daniel Seiver, editor of the PAD System Report newsletter and an emeritus professor of economics at Miami University of Ohio and currently a visiting professor of economics and finance at San Diego State University and the University of San Diego. Seiver recently wrote: "The end of the housing boom is now obvious to almost everyone ... but we do not believe that the downtrend in housing stocks is over yet. The air will continue to come out of the housing bubble ever so... (CBS MarketWatch - Front Page)
3rd team Feb 15, 2006
Ethan Karp, Miami University of Ohio. Majors: biochemistry, physics. (USA Today)
1st team Feb 15, 2006
Jessica Hohman, Miami University of Ohio. Home: Copley, Ohio. (USA Today)
Joel's 'model citizenship' way too appropriate for SU Feb 9, 2006
Katie Lee did; she married Joel in 2004 shortly after her college graduation from Miami University of Ohio. Her commencement speaker was Andy Rooney, who "just may be the lunatic you're looking for.". (Daily Orange, NY)
So many choices: What to do? What to do? Jan 17, 2006
Block, who holds bachelor's degrees in biochemistry and entrepreneurship from Miami University of Ohio, says nothing prepared him for the mortgage process. "I basically did a crash course on all the different options that people were trying to sell me all the time.". (NewsIsFree-China)
Habitat hammers a house Jan 7, 2006
All were students at Miami University of Ohio, and members of the school's Habitat for Humanity chapter. The group, after a 16-hour van ride, kick-started Charlotte County Habitat for Humanity's latest project -- a 1,000-square-foot, three-bedroom, one-bathroom home on Tunis Avenue. (Charlotte Sun Herald)
