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Miami Media Highlights July 6-12

Miami Media Highlights July 6-12

Journal-News, July 10: Reading program for future K-12 teachers gets state money boost
Amity Noltemeyer, dean of the College of Education, Health, and Society, is quoted in this story about a new state grant that will help fund support for the university’s Center of Excellence in Literacy, Education, Advancement, and Development.

Associated Press, July 9: Yahoo Sports launches college fantasy football leagues featuring Power Four players and Notre Dame
Brody Ruihley, professor of Sport Leadership and Management, is quoted in this story on the launch of fantasy college football on Yahoo Sports.

Journal-News, July 9: Miami University creates new ‘polytechnic’ school at Hamilton regional campus
Miami President Gregory Crawford and Melissa Thomasson, interim vice president of Miami Regionals, are quoted in this story on the creation of Miami University Polytechnic on the Hamilton campus.

Journal-News, July 8: Hamilton author, 81, aims to share his ‘Little Bits of Wisdom (or Not)’
Patrick Hogan taught Economics and Finance at Miami University for 22 years. He has penned a book, “Grandpa’s Little Bits of Wisdom (Or Not): Economics Lessons for a Full and Happy Life," for his five grandkids and others on economics and investments.

CNA Asia, July 8: FIFA's Balogun red card U-turn could open floodgates for disciplinary appeals, says expert
Adam Beissel, associate professor of Sport Leadership and Management, discusses how FIFA's move could open the floodgates for more teams and football associations to challenge disciplinary rulings, with lasting implications for its credibility and governance. Beissel also appeared on iHeartMedia WTKG.

The Conversation, July 8: Surge pricing is broken – but there's a smarter way to match gig workers with consumers
Nicolò Masorgo, assistant professor of Management, co-authored this article highlighting friction between ride share operators and consumers over surge pricing.

Travel Channel, July 6: Mysteries at the museum
This episode features Jason Shaiman, interim director and curator of exhibitions at the Richard and Carole Cocks Art Museum, highlighting Uncle Sam and WWII propaganda art.

WNBC-NBC, July 6: U.S. Senior Open Golf
Mike Wahn, CEO of the U.S. Golf Association and a Miami alumnus, mentioned Miami during the awards ceremony for the 46th U.S. Seniors Open, which aired on over 103 NBC affiliates. Additional coverage also appeared on The Golf Channel.

Chemistry for Your Life, June 22: Are There New, Improved Ways to Teach Chemistry?
Ellen Yezierski, professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry, is featured on this podcast episode to discuss scholarly teaching.