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Sisters from Miami University classes of 2020 and 2021 celebrate commencement together

Search Sam and Hannah Baird celebrate commencement together this week. Hannah graduated with the Class of 2020 and Sam is with the Class of 2021. The sisters just bought one cap and gown, so each will wear it for her respective ceremony. Photo: Scott Kissell Share: Sisters from Miami University classes of 2020 and 2021 celebrate commencement together   Miami President Gregory Crawford tells graduates: "Your unwavering courage kept you on the path that led to this moment" By Margo Kissell, university news and communications Sam Baird adjusts Hannah's cap before the Class of 2020's in-person commencement ceremony Thursday in Yager Stadium (photo by Scott Kissell).

Miami students celebrate diversity with Horizon, Lavender ceremonies

Graduating senior Alexandra Hernandez can’t wait to start the next phase of her life after she earns a bachelor’s degree from Miami University this weekend.   “I have thoroughly enjoyed my time here and being active in campus organizations played a large part in finding my place at Miami,” she said.

Engineering their future: Three sisters find a home in Miami's College of Engineering and Computing

Engineering success: Three sisters find a home in Miami’s College of Engineering and Computing The five Ulrich siblings hold the record for most CEC grads in one family Long before the four Jacob siblings discovered Miami’s College of Engineering and Computing, another family made their mark in the 1970s and early 1980s.   “It is rare for a family to have four or more siblings attend one college earning a technical degree,” said Clark Kelly, CEC’s assistant dean of external relations and communications.   Kelly dug into the alumni database and found five graduates from one family, the Ulriches.

Miami to honor Wayne Embry and late wife with Freedom Summer of '64 Award

Miami to honor Wayne Embry and late wife with Freedom Summer of ’64 Award Search Miami University will honor NBA executive and basketball icon Wayne Embry (Miami '58) and his late wife, Theresa Embry (Miami '60), with the Freedom Summer of '64 Award. The award is bestowed by Miami each year upon a distinguished leader who has inspired the nation to advance civil rights and social justice. Photo: Jeff Sabo Share: Statue of NBA executive and basketball icon to be unveiled By Margo Kissell, university news and communications Miami University will honor NBA executive and basketball icon Wayne Embry (Miami ’58) and his late wife, Theresa “Terri” Embry (Miami ’60), with the Freedom Summer of ’64 Award at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 18, outside the main entrance of Millett Hall, Miami’s basketball arena.

President Biden nominates Daryl Baldwin to National Council on the Humanities

President Biden nominates Daryl Baldwin to National Council on the Humanities   By Margo Kissell, university news and communications President Joe Biden has nominated Myaamia Center Executive Director Daryl Baldwin — a leader in Native American language and cultural revitalization — to the National Council on the Humanities, the White House announced Wednesday.   Daryl Baldwin A citizen of the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma, Baldwin is an adjunct assistant professor in educational leadership and also serves as co-director of the National Breath of Life Archival Institute for Indigenous Languages, which is based in the Myaamia Center on Miami University’s Oxford campus.   “Miami University congratulates Daryl Baldwin for this prestigious nomination to the National Council on the Humanities,” Miami President Gregory Crawford said.

Tammy Kernodle and David Berg named University Distinguished Professors

Tammy Kernodle and David Berg named University Distinguished Professors By Susan Meikle and Margo Kissell, university news and communications Tammy Kernodle, professor of musicology, and David Berg, professor of biology and professor of biological sciences, have been awarded the title of University Distinguished Professor by Miami University's board of trustees, effective July 1. Established by the trustees in 1981 to attract and retain eminent professors, the title includes an annual stipend for conducting research and other professional activities.  University Distinguished Professors have national and international stature with demonstrated recognition and projected high level of scholarly productivity in the future. They must be a teacher of demonstrated excellence and a contributor to the life and mission of Miami University.

University Junior Faculty Scholar Award recipients for 2021: Carolyn Hardin, Andrew Jones, Jessica McCarty

Miami University Faculty Scholars Awards: John Jeep, Rose Marie Ward and Ellen Yezierski

Three new Myaamia Center programs, including two fellowships, aim to increase educational opportunities on campus

Three new Myaamia Center programs, including two fellowships, aim to increase educational opportunities on campus Search Miami University students attend Art After Dark in 2017 and learn to make bookmarks inspired by Myaamia ribbonwork. Photo: Karen Baldwin Share: By Margo Kissell, university news and communications   Miami University and the Myaamia Center are leading an effort to increase educational opportunities about the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma and its relationship with the university.   Daryl Baldwin, executive director of the Myaamia Center, the Tribe’s research arm, said center staff will be reaching out across campus in hopes of strengthening already existing relationships and building new ones that will further increase learning opportunities for all students.  

Miami University dedicates Nellie Craig Walker Hall after first Black graduate

Miami University dedicates Nellie Craig Walker Hall after first Black graduate Search Miami University officials dedicated the former Campus Avenue Building as Nellie Craig Walker Hall after the university's first Black graduate. She earned a two-year teaching certificate in 1905. Share: By Margo Kissell, university news and communications Nellie Craig Walker is the first woman of color to have a building named in her honor at Miami University. Miami University officials on Wednesday dedicated the former Campus Avenue Building as Nellie Craig Walker Hall after the university’s first Black graduate. The Oxford native graduated from Miami in 1905, having earned a two-year teaching certificate. She became the first Black educator to student-teach in the community’s public schools to a mixed-race class.