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Revived program puts Miami University students face-to-face with the professionals shaping media, marketing, and communications by blending networking, site visits, and mentorship Savana Scott is having coffee in New York City. Across the table sits Kelsey Stevens, VP of Paid Search at JPMorgan and a Miami alum, and at one point, Scott thinks to herself, "Wow, I can't even believe you're meeting with me right now!" That meeting was one of dozens of personalized one-on-one networking conversations built into Inside New York, a unique study-away program designed to immerse students in the city's media and communications industries. "It is very career focused," said Phillip Arceneaux, assistant professor of Strategic Communication. "We bring students to visit news outlets, public relations and advertising agencies, media production firms, you name it. We get them to see what it's actually like in these spaces and to get a feel for what it's like to be in New York." According to Arceneaux, the program is not entirely new. Instead, Inside New York is officially a "revival" and now rejoins similar Miami programs, including Inside Hollywood, Inside Chicago, and Inside Washington, D.C. Like its counterparts, the program is designed to prepare students for careers through immersive, real-world experiences and give them direct exposure to professionals, workplaces, and industry practices while positioning New York as a launchpad into communication and media careers across the country. "If we can give them the standard of getting and being successful in New York, they can literally go anywhere else," Arceneaux said. As part of the experience, each student was required to schedule and lead one-on-one meetings arranged by Arceneaux with New York professionals, which is how Scott found herself sitting across from JPMorgan's VP of Paid Search. Before each conversation, students researched their contacts, prepared questions, and wrote thank-you notes afterward. The exercise was both a networking opportunity and an eye-opening chance to gain direct insight into the career path of an accomplished industry professional. These one-on-one's were also complemented by a week-long series of site visits across the city's vast media and communications landscape, including NBC Studios, The New York Times, TikTok, Fox Nation, SportsNet New York, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Autumn Communications, and more. Along the way, students gained behind-the-scenes exposure to journalism, public relations, marketing, advertising, television, and media production in action. "It's one thing to learn about these industries in the classroom," Arceneaux said. "It's very different to actually engage with the people who are doing it in the trenches. Building that network is another focus. If it's in New York, it's either the global standard or has offices everywhere, so even if students don't stay there, they gain access to a professional network across places like Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago, Seattle, Dallas, or wherever they do want to go." For Scott, the advice and insight she received was invaluable, and it offered a clearer picture of both the opportunities and realities of working in the industry. Through her meetings and site visits, she discovered career paths she had never previously considered, including communications roles within arts organizations and even specialized positions behind products she uses every day. Many of the lessons learned also arose repeatedly. Regardless of where students visited or what career plans they had, professionals continually emphasized the importance of creating a portfolio of tangible work, being willing to learn, staying curious, and building resilience. "My biggest takeaway is people want to know what you did and what you produced, more than just the classes you took. So, creation over courses," Scott said. "And you really want to be coachable and resilient, and interviewing is storytelling, and so is marketing. Be curious. Ask beginner questions. Be informed. And just get your foot in the door. Even if you don't know exactly what you want yet, just pick one and go and it'll all come along." Now, looking back on the experience, Scott said the biggest takeaway might actually be less about where she went and more about how it changed where she now sees herself going. "Inside New York will open your eyes in so many different ways, and it'll be one of the best experiences of your life," Scott said. "The most rewarding and valuable thing I got is the assurance that it's going to be OK. I just feel better prepared for my future, no matter what it entails, now that I have gone through this program."

Three Miami students have been awarded a collective $9,000 from the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program to help fund their study abroad experiences.

Miami graduate student receives Fulbright grant offer, two alternates named

Taylor Thornburg (Kinesiology, Pre-Med) and Lindsay Stein (Kinesiology, Nutrition Minor) were among ten Miami University Undergraduates to receive the Provost's Student Academic Achievement Award for their exellence in the classroom and for their research efforts with Dr. Helaine Alession and Dr. Dean Smith.

Miami University students were recognized on April 13, 2024, for their 2023 work in journalism, winning a record number of 26 awards at the Society of Professional Journalism regional competition.

Slade Laszewski, a graduate student in Geography has been selected as a 2024 American Geophysical Union Voice of Science Fellow.

Diversity and Inclusion Advocate Award presented to Wilnelly Ventura-Valentin

Diversity and Inclusion Advocate Award presented to Payton Smith

Diversity and Inclusion Advocate Award presented to Kennedy Hughes

Cameron Tiefenthaler, Political Science and Business Analytics major at Miami University is only recipient from Ohio and one of 62 nationwide to earn prestigious honor of Truman Scholar for 2023.

Miami University graduate students from Project Dragonfly's Global Field Program and Advanced Inquiry Program have published original work.

Miami University graduate students from Project Dragonfly's Global Field Program and Advanced Inquiry Program have published original work.

Miami University awarded degrees to students during Winter Term 2020-21

Miami University graduate students from Project Dragonfly's Global Field Program and Advanced Inquiry Program have published original work.

Miami University Film Studies students turn their quarantine experiences into a documentary. On March 10, students were informed that all spring classes would be taught remotely in response to the increasing number of COVID-19 cases in the United States. Each collaborator began working on personal portraits of either family members or themselves that demonstrated what family life in quarantine is like. These sequences were later combined to create the final 42-minute film.

Miami University Students Camaryn Bennett and Hope Kirby Selected as 2020-21 Beckman Scholars

Joey Barbetta earns NFL Internship with the Detroit Lions. As a Miami University senior and athletic training major, Barbetta helped administer therapeutic techniques to prevent and treat injuries and optimize performance. He also prepped the field before practices and helped ensure that all COVID-19 guidelines were followed.

Miami University graduate students from Project Dragonfly's Advanced Inquiry Program and Global Field Program have contributed to a new book about careers in marine conservation.

Miami University graduate students from Project Dragonfly's Global Field Program and Advanced Inquiry Program have published original work.

Miami University Students Awarded Degrees During Summer Semester 2020

Miami University welcomes students to begin their college career in Fall 2020

Miami University Regionals names students to the dean's list who earned a high academic standing and were enrolled in less than 12 graded credit hours during the 2020 spring semester.

Miami University Regionals recently honored students for outstanding academic achievement in and outside the classroom during the Virtual Regionals Awards Ceremony.

Twenty-four Mid-American Conference (MAC) student-athletes were named as Medal of Excellence Award winners for the 2019-20 academic season, with Miami University's Margaret Payne honored. The Medal of Excellence is an award presented annually to one male and one female student-athlete from the graduating class of each of the 12 Conference member institutions.

Twenty-four Mid-American Conference (MAC) student-athletes were named as Medal of Excellence Award winners for the 2019-20 academic season, with Miami University's Evan Crabtree honored. The Medal of Excellence is an award presented annually to one male and one female student-athlete from the graduating class of each of the 12 Conference member institutions.

Miami University graduate students from Project Dragonfly's Global Field Program and Advanced Inquiry Program have published original work.

Each year, Miami University honors senior students whose service to Miami and our surrounding community embodies Love + Honor with the President's Distinguished Service Award. For most recipients, the spring 2020 semester is the conclusion of their college experience. While the semester has been unexpected in many ways, we applaud and celebrate the successes and accomplishments of these exceptional students. The 2020 President's Distinguished Service Award recognizes outstanding students who graduated in December 2019 or January 2020, or are set to graduate in May or August 2020

Ten of Miami University's Fulbright semifinalists have been offered 2020-2021 grants.These are the most offers Miami has ever received in a single year. Fulbright, the largest U.S. exchange program, provides grants for individually designed study/research projects or for English teaching assistant programs outside of the United States. Since 2000, 59 Miami students and alumni - not including these latest offers - have received Fulbright U.S. Student Program grants to conduct research or teach overseas, according to Karla Guinigundo, director of global partnerships in Miami's Office of Global Initiatives. "The growth in Fulbright success at Miami is a testament to the value placed on cultural exchange by both the students who apply and the many faculty and staff who support the applicants each year," Guinigundo said. "It is exciting to see so many of our students making a global impact through this program."

Miami University Students Receive Undergraduate Summer Scholars Award. The USS program enables Miami undergraduates to conduct research or other creative scholarly activities in close collaboration with a faculty mentor during the summer term. With its primary goals on student-centered learning through mentored research, the program aligns with Miami's focus on offering "active, engaged educational experiences for our undergraduates.