Miami University celebrates its 2018 graduates during its 179th commencement ceremony at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, May 19, at Yager Stadium. Alumnus and Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl champion Brandon Brooks will give the commencement address.
Twenty years ago, Mark Ball considered going into nursing but ended up changing his mind because of what he perceived as a gender stereotype.
Instead, he got a job driving heavy equipment.
I was good at it, it was good money, but I hated it, said Ball, 42, of Oxford. There were no people interactions.
With his kids now teenagers, Ball is back in school, pursuing what he always wanted to do become a nurse.
Following May 1 confirmations, Miami University anticipates welcoming its largest incoming class ever this fall, exceeding 3,900 first-year students. It will be the most diverse cohort to ever enroll on the Oxford campus.
Nine of Miami Universitys Fulbright semifinalists have been offered 2018-2019 grants, while three others have been selected as alternates.
This is Miamis largest cohort of Fulbright offers to date.
The Miami University James Lewis Family Mock Trial Program team won the 2018 American Mock Trial Association National Championship Tournament held in Minneapolis, Minnesota, April 20-22, beating defending runner-up Yale University.
Miami University Distinguished Scholar and Junior Faculty Scholar Awards for 2018 have been presented to Qihou Zhou, Lisa Ellram, Bob De Schutter and Dominick Konkolewicz.
Randi Thomas and Diane Delisio have each received Miami Universitys 2018 Distinguished Service Award. The award is the most significant recognition that Miami has to offer for employees who have made an impact on the life and mission of the university.
The Harry S. Truman Scholarship honors the nations future public servants and change agents, but Miami Universitys Sara Al-Zubi, a 2018 recipient, decided the future was too far away. Shes making an impact now.
Miami University scientists take center stage during a special live performance of "Science Friday," featuring public radio host Ira Flatow, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 21, at Hall Auditorium.
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