Headline Highlights: Miami and Miamians in the news in May
Our editors' picks for May provide a snapshot of recent news media coverage.
Headline Highlights: Miami and Miamians in the news in May
displays selected media placements of contributions by Miamians and the local and global impact of the university. Updated weekly, it is accessible on the Miami News website.
Our editors' picks for May provide a snapshot of recent news media coverage:
Eater.com, May 26:
- Anita Mannur, associate professor of English, is quoted in this story about immigrants starting their own businesses at nearly twice the rate of native-born Americans.
Real Clear Education, May 26:
- This article by President Gregory Crawford urges Congress to address the immigration system for international ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs’ access to applying and completing the visa process.
The Evolllution.com, May 24:
- This article by President Gregory Crawford discusses the importance of faculty leadership in the academy.
The Washington Post, May 23:
- This article about William Holmes McGuffey mentions he was a professor of ancient languages at ºÚÁÏÉçÇø.
The New York Times, May 19:
- This New York Times article mentions a study led by Helaine Alessio, professor and chair of kinesiology nutrition and health; Kyle Timmerman, associate professor of KNH; and John Bailer, professor and chair of statistics. The study, with former Miami ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs Timothy Reiman, Brett Kemer and Winston von Carlowitz, was published in the Translational Journal of the American College of Sports Medicine.
National Geographic, May 19:
- Jessica McCarty, assistant professor of geography, was quoted in this article about climate change. This article also appeared appeared on and .
Yahoo News, May 18:
Yoshi Tomoyasu, associate professor of biology, and Cody Powell, vice president of Facilities Planning and Operations, were interviewed in news articles and TV reports about Brood X cicadas and how Miami is preparing for them. Reports appeared in , , and .
ThriveGlobal.com, May 20:
- A study by Joseph Rode, professor of management, was spotlighted in this column for his work showing that emotional intelligence is linked to higher salaries and increased job satisfaction.
TheHill.com, May 19:
- This op-ed by President Gregory Crawford showcases Miami's Work+ program.
Popular Science, May 17:
- Jeffrey Hunger, assistant professor of psychology, is quoted in this article.
FastCompany and MSN.com, May 17:
- Scott Dust, assistant professor of management, is quoted in this article.
Inside Higher Ed, May 17:
- ºÚÁÏÉçÇø is listed among institutions that had ºÚÁÏÉçÇø-led movements for racial justice in 2020-2021.
Smithsonian Magazine, May 14:
- Stephen Tuck, professor of history, is quoted in this article about new findings from an ancient town of Herculaneum, which was destroyed by Vesuvius.
Dayton Business Journal, May 11: (paywall)
- Ryan Baltrip, director of digital learning initiatives, was quoted in this article about Miami online programs.
Higher Ed Dive, May 7:
- This op-ed by President Gregory Crawford discusses Miami's commitment to sustainability and what it is doing to become carbon neutral.
U.K. Finance, Yahoo.com and Businesswire.com, May 3:
- This article about a new scholarship program for sustainability-minded ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs mentions that Miami was one of the two schools selected to participate.
Forbes.com, May 3:
- This Forbes column by President Gregory Crawford discusses how effective writing can help sharpen critical thinking and position people and organizations to thrive.
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- This story also ran in the Akron Beacon Journal, Alliance Review, Ashland Times-Gazette, Bucyrus Telegraph Forum, Daily Record, Fremont News Messenger, Independent Online, Mansfield News Journal, Port Clinton News Herald, Record-Courier, Repository, Times-Reporter and World News Network.
- This story also appeared in the Journal-News.
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