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Dec 6, 2017

In this episode, we explore the inner workings of the Urban Cohort, an action-oriented program that exposes college students to urban perspectives through high-need schools and community organizations. Here, experiential learning is grounded in community life in very real ways.


Dec 6, 2017

In this episode, we talk with Beth Miller, an assistant professor of Nutrition and Dietetics, and a founding member of the Institute for Food, where she helps people gain access to healthy foods by linking together Miami's organic farm, the local food pantry, and various community gardening initiatives.


Dec 6, 2017

In this episode, we talk about Miami University's Student Affairs in Higher Education program, and how its emphasis on critical self-reflection, personal transformation, and its ability to diversify even the concept of diversity itself make it one of the most unique and innovative programs of its kind.


Dec 6, 2017

We explore new movements to improve public health . . . literally, as kinesiology and health students get involve in civic engagement to improve the bikeability of their local community.


Dec 6, 2017

In this episode, we talk about a prosocial movement called positive youth development, its role in helping teens thrive in challenging environments, and the work of EHS professor Anthony James, who is exploring the role spirituality can play in this process.