Miami University :: First in 2009

New Vision for the School of Engineering and Applied Science Enacted - Since this new vision was approved in 2001, this division has moved from offering a few niche undergraduate majors to implementing a well-balanced spectrum of majors and has substantially increased faculty scholarship productivity.
Center for Interactive Media Studies Founded - The new CIMS provides an interdisciplinary setting for students to work with real-world clients developing new media solutions in consultative setting. By sponsoring an annual conference and cross-disciplinary courses, the center remains on the cutting edge of new technology as it intersects business, art, literature, journalism, communication, and other core disciplines.
Center for Writing Excellence- Founded in 2002, this center is a university-wide resource for integrating writing across the curriculum and for ensuring that all Miami students develop strong writing skills.
First Year Seminars Offered –Since 2004, over 40 new seminars have been developed to ensure that our students are challenged and stimulated early in their college experience.
U.S. Cultures Requirement Added – This recent requirement of the Miami Plan will help our undergraduates to gain a better understanding of our global, multicultural society.
New Majors Created – In addition to many new majors being developed in the School of Engineering and Applied Science, new majors have also been developed in other academic divisions, including majors in journalism and supply chain management as well as a PhD in social gerontology.
Richard T. Farmer School of Business Ranked Top in the Nation – In 2006, BusinessWeek named the School of Business as 17 th in the nation among public business schools. This acclaim is a result of recent improvements made by the division, including higher admission standards and a new focus on international education.