Headline Highlights: Miami and Miamians in the news in February
Our editors' picks for February provide a snapshot of recent news media coverage.
Headline Highlights: Miami and Miamians in the news in February
See all weekly Miami Media Highlights on our University News and Events website.
Health Thoroughfare, Feb. 26:
Glenn Platt, the C. Michael Armstrong Professor of Network Technology and Management, is quoted in this article about growing evidence that shows playing commercial video games can help reduce anxiety and even depression.
NPR WOSU-89.7, Feb. 23:
Tammy Brown, associate professor of History, is featured in this broadcast on Ohio’s Black history and the role it has played in shaping the nation.
Local 12, Feb. 20:
Kimberly Moore, dean of ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs, is interviewed in this segment about conscious parenting to set kids up for long-term success, and she gives her five top strategies for ‘present parenting.’
Yahoo News, Feb. 17:
This article is about the Lee and Rosemary Fisher Innovation College@Elm building and its unveiling by officials from ºÚÁÏÉçÇø, the city of Oxford, and JobsOhio Vibrant Community on Feb. 16. ºÚÁÏÉçÇø President Gregory Crawford is quoted.
The Columbus Dispatch, Feb. 14:
This article reports on the traditions of some Ohio universities around Valentine’s Day, including Miami Mergers. Kim Tavares, executive director of the ºÚÁÏÉçÇø Alumni Association, is quoted. (Note: Paywall; subscription required)
Local 12, Feb. 9:
Jason Osborne, professor of Statistics, and Matthew McMurray, assistant professor of Psychology, are quoted in this story about gambling addiction, which mentions their research affiliation with Miami’s Institute for Responsible Gaming, Lotteries, and Sports.
The Chronicle of Higher Education, Feb. 8:
Steven Conn, W.E. Smith Professor of History, authored this article on Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and his announced banning of a new AP course on African American studies.
Ideastream Public Media, Feb 8:
Members of the ºÚÁÏÉçÇø community visited the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma and participated in ceremonies and the gathering of both cultures during the Tribe’s annual Winter Gathering.
San Francisco Examiner, Feb. 6:
This article reports on the history of music and its relation to Black History Month. Tammy Kernodle, University Distinguished Professor of Music, is quoted.
Washington Post, Feb. 3:
Kimberly Hamlin, the James and Beth Lewis Professor of History, wrote this Perspective article about how reversing the rising tide of femicide requires understanding its deep roots in the United States.