In December, Miami University will welcome graduates from the Global Field Program as some of its newest alumni. The Global Field Program from Miami's Project Dragonfly brings together master's degree candidates, scientists, educators and community leaders at critical conservation field sites across the globe and at select zoos nationally for firsthand experience with inquiry-driven education, environmental stewardship and global understanding.

This prestigious award is presented to students in the paper science and engineering curriculum in recognition of their leadership, creativity, and academic achievements.

Thirteen students received the 2013 Provost's Student Academic Achievement Award for their outstanding contributions to Miami University's intellectual environment.

Five Miami University graduate students are the recipients of scholarships through Project Dragonfly, a global conservation and education initiative at the university. Project Dragonfly has awarded more than $4,600 in Thomas K. Wilson-W. Hardy Eshbaugh and Jose I. Pareja-Wendy P. Tori scholarships since 2011.

Miami University awarded 3,678 degrees to students during spring commencement exercises Saturday, May 11 at Yager Stadium. Miami University is a public university located in southwestern Ohio, offering more than 100 degree programs in humanities, science, engineering, business, education and fine arts. Students with more than one listing have earned additional degrees or honors.

Miami University students who are ranked in the top three percent of undergraduate students within each division for second semester 2012-13 have been named to the president's list recognizing academic excellence.

Miami University students who ranked in the top 20 percent of undergraduate students within each division for second semester 2012-2013 have been named to the dean's list recognizing academic performance.

The nationally competitive Gilman scholarships are awarded twice a year. Now in its 13th year, the scholarship program is designed to help undergraduates with financial need study abroad. The program also aims to support students seeking unique opportunities in nontraditional countries, especially those outside of Western Europe, Australia and New Zealand, and students with diverse ethnic backgrounds. "The Gilman selection panels are looking to award the scholarships to nontraditional students who are pursuing nontraditional programs," explains Karla Guinigundo, Miami's grant coordinator in the office of international education. Among the students who were selected to receive the Gilman Scholarship are:

At its spring commencement ceremony earlier this month, Miami University welcomed recent graduates from the Global Field Program as some of its newest alumni. The Global Field Program (GFP) from Miami University's Project Dragonfly brings together master's degree candidates, scientists, educators and community leaders at critical conservation field sites across the globe for firsthand experience with inquiry-driven education, environmental stewardship and global understanding. Recent GFP graduates and the Earth Expeditions field sites where they studied are:

Local residents will travel globally this summer as part of Miami University and Project Dragonfly's Earth Expeditions program. Those studying abroad include:

At its spring commencement ceremony earlier this month, Miami University welcomed recent graduates from the Global Field Program as some of its newest alumni. The Global Field Program (GFP) from Miami University's Project Dragonfly brings together master's degree candidates, scientists, educators and community leaders at critical conservation field sites across the globe for firsthand experience with inquiry-driven education, environmental stewardship and global understanding. Recent GFP graduates and the Earth Expeditions field sites where they studied are:

At its spring commencement ceremony earlier this month, Miami University welcomed recent graduates from the Global Field Program as some of its newest alumni. The Global Field Program (GFP) from Miami University's Project Dragonfly brings together master's degree candidates, scientists, educators and community leaders at critical conservation field sites across the globe for firsthand experience with inquiry-driven education, environmental stewardship and global understanding. Recent GFP graduates and the Earth Expeditions field sites where they studied are:

At its spring commencement ceremony earlier this month, Miami University welcomed recent graduates from the Global Field Program as some of its newest alumni. The Global Field Program (GFP) from Miami University's Project Dragonfly brings together master's degree candidates, scientists, educators and community leaders at critical conservation field sites across the globe for firsthand experience with inquiry-driven education, environmental stewardship and global understanding. Recent GFP graduates and the Earth Expeditions field sites where they studied are:

The following local students received awards through Miami University's department of geography:

The following local students earned awards through Miami University's journalism program:

Local residents have been selected to participate in summer 2013 global graduate studies as part of Miami University and Project Dragonfly's Earth Expeditions Program. Those studying abroad include:

At its spring commencement ceremony earlier this month, Miami University welcomed recent graduates from the Global Field Program as some of its newest alumni. The Global Field Program (GFP) from Miami University's Project Dragonfly brings together master's degree candidates, scientists, educators and community leaders at critical conservation field sites across the globe for firsthand experience with inquiry-driven education, environmental stewardship and global understanding. Recent GFP graduates and the Earth Expeditions field sites where they studied are:

At its spring commencement ceremony earlier this month, Miami University welcomed recent graduates from the Global Field Program as some of its newest alumni. The Global Field Program (GFP) from Miami University's Project Dragonfly brings together master's degree candidates, scientists, educators and community leaders at critical conservation field sites across the globe for firsthand experience with inquiry-driven education, environmental stewardship and global understanding. Recent GFP graduates and the Earth Expeditions field sites where they studied are:

At its spring commencement ceremony earlier this month, Miami University welcomed recent graduates from the Global Field Program as some of its newest alumni. The Global Field Program (GFP) from Miami University's Project Dragonfly brings together master's degree candidates, scientists, educators and community leaders at critical conservation field sites across the globe for firsthand experience with inquiry-driven education, environmental stewardship and global understanding. Recent GFP graduates and the Earth Expeditions field sites where they studied are:

Miami University's departments of mathematics and statistics held a joint awards banquet on April 2 to honor student achievements. The scholarships and awards given to students totaled $29,975 this year. Local students recognized are:

The following students were recognized by Miami University's political science department on Wednesday, April 17.

Three Miami University seniors have been awarded 2013-2014 http://us.fulbrightonline.org/application-components/eta Fulbright English Teaching Assistantships. Miami seniors or recent graduates have won Fulbright awards to research or teach overseas 13 of the last 14 years. Fulbright http://us.fulbrightonline.org/eta-program-charts English Teaching Assistantship (ETA) places a Fulbrighter in a classroom abroad to provide assistance to teachers of English to non-native English-speakers. English Teaching Assistants help teach English language while serving as a cultural ambassador for U.S. culture. Miami's Fulbright English Teaching Assistant grantees:

Miami University's forensics team won the national championship for the third year at the 31st. annual Novice National Tournament, reserved for first year competitors. Twenty-four Miami students bested 17 other schools, including the University of Alabama, the University of Florida and Louisiana State University. Local students top results are:

Miami University students who are ranked in the top three percent of undergraduate students within each division for first semester 2012-13 have been named to the president's list recognizing academic excellence.

Miami University students who ranked in the top 20 percent of undergraduate students within each division for first semester 2012-2013 have been named to the dean's list recognizing academic performance.

Miami University awarded 934 degrees to students during fall commencement exercises Friday, Dec. 14, 2011, in Millett Hall. Miami University is a public university located in southwestern Ohio, offering more than 100 degree programs in humanities, science, engineering, business, education and fine arts. Students with more than one listing have earned additional degrees or honors.

The Miami University forensics team finished first overall at the competition held in February at Marietta College. Miami was crowned champion of the debate division as well as the individual events division, claiming 34 of the 78 awards offered at the tournament. Additionally, the team had members advance to the finals of every event offered. The team won first place in dramatic interpretation, prose interpretation, extemporaneous speaking, Lincoln-Douglas debate and parliamentary debate.

Five Miami University students have been considered as finalists for the 2013-2014 Fulbright Awards. All of them applied for the Fulbright English Teaching Assistantships. Local students include:

The Global Field Program (GFP) from Miami University's Project Dragonfly brings together master's degree candidates, scientists, educators and community leaders at key conservation sites across the globe for firsthand experience with inquiry-driven education, environmental stewardship and global understanding.

The following local residents are among the 15 students at Miami University to receive the 2012 Provost Student Academic Achievement Award for their outstanding contributions to Miami University's intellectual environment: