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Miami Media Highlights May 5-11

Miami Media Highlights May 5-11

The New York Times, May 11: In Trump’s America, All Parents and Children for Themselves
Pepper Stetler, professor of Art History and a mother of a student served by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), authored an editorial on President Trump’s proposed Special Education Simplified Funding program.

FOX-WXIX, Ch. 19, May 9: Miami University Mural Class
A new mural located at Newport on the Levee has been created by Miami University students and was revealed on May 9. 

NPR-WVXU, Ch. 91.7, May 6: Why is society going cashless and who does this leave behind?
Ejindu “EJ” Ume, associate professor of Economics, highlights the move toward a cashless society, who this benefits, and what implications may lie ahead.

Journal-News, May 6: Miami University launches horse therapy sessions for mental health counseling

Miami University begins a pilot equine program as a new interactive option when it comes to supporting the mental health of students. Jennifer Young, associate director for community engagement for the Student Counseling Service, and Heather Pinnick, director of the Equestrian Center, are quoted. This topic also appeared on FOX-WXIX, Ch. 19.

NBC-CNBC, May 6: Temu and Shein face massive tariffs. But don't count them out of the U.S. e-tail scene, experts say
Yao “Henry” Jin, associate professor of Supply Chain Management, provides insight into how the closure of a trade loophole and prohibitive tariffs on China have upended Temu and Shein's business model in the United States.

Journal-News, May 6: College baseball: Miami University Middletown earns berth to Small College World Series
Mark Adams, coach of the Miami Middletown baseball team, is quoted in this story about the ThunderHawks qualifying for the Small College World Series.

USA Today, May 5: In baseball, women will soon have a league of their own
Callie Maddox, professor of Sport Leadership and Management, shares the history of women in baseball and talks about the launch of the new Women’s Pro Baseball League in this video interview. 

Journal-News, May 5: 50th birthday for Butler Tech sees area leaders applaud successes
This article highlighting the 50th birthday of Butler Tech mentions the relationship the school has with Miami University in order to meet the educational needs of the community.