In Such a Place

Artificial Intelligence has been the hot topic of the last few years. From concerns to how it affects classroom learning to how we can use it to improve our lives, AI questions keep popping up. Miami University President Crawford seeks answers from the university's Dean of the College of Computing and Engineering, Beena Sukumaran, and the college's Chair of Computer Science and Software Engineering, Liran Ma.

After sharing his new book with Miami University, renowned author and journalist Wil Haygood '76 sits down with President Greg Crawford to share his life journey, the Miami moments that have led him to such success, and the stories of Black Americans as they struggled for equality on the homefront and in Vietnam during the war.

Artificial Intelligence is inundating every element of society, from social media caricatures to data-driven research leading to advances across numerous fields. Miami University President Greg Crawford is joined for this episode by the university's Vice President of IT and Chief Information Officer David Seidl to crack the code on AI, its impact on higher education, and the world around us.

Longtime President of the Cincinnati Bengals, Mike Brown, sits down with President Crawford at the iconic Paycor Stadium for his first podcast appearance. Mike shares stories of and lessons learned from his father, the great Paul Brown. A childhood earmarked with movements that defined professional football and forever changed the landscape of the sport both for the state of Ohio and the NFL, Mike explains how his father's legacy and his personal tenure have brought communities together.

Ahead of the 2025-2026 season, Men's Head Basketball Coach Travis Steele joins President Greg Crawford in a conversation on winning, losing, and leading. With a coaching tenure spanning several levels and divisions of the sport, Coach Steele shares how coaching is deeper than calling the plays. He breaks down what he tells players on the court, but more importantly what he does to recruit and shape student athletes that support the mission of Love and Honor. 

Lt. Col. Bob "Party Bob" Umholtz, Chair of Aerospace Studies and Commander of Air Force ROTC at Miami pulls from his journey as a Miami grad to a 20-year Air Force officer. He's now back in Oxford leading the next generation of cadets. President Greg Crawford and the Colonel explore what defines effective leadership, why character and resilience matter more than ever, and how universities can prepare students to lead with integrity in an evolving global and technologically complex world.

Student life – two words that encompass a major operation on campus, one that not only weighs heavy on student success, but also on the well-being and resilience of our society. Dean of Students BaShaun Smith and Senior Vice President for Student Life Jayne Brownell sit down with President Greg Crawford to deep dive into what student life means, and its impact on shaping the leaders, innovators, and citizens of tomorrow.       

History can inform our decisions and mold our prejudices. Dr. Lindsay Schakenbach Regele, Miami University history professor and author of "Flowers, Guns, and Money," sits down with President Greg Crawford to explore Joel Robert Poinsett's impact on American politics and history, beyond his namesake flower.

Research is the lifeblood of many universities. At Miami, research fuels innovation that goes beyond the lab to integrate itself into every aspect of student and faculty life. Rick Page, professor and associate vice president for research and innovation, joins President Greg Crawford for a conversation on how research can resonate across the university, while also significanly impacting the world beyond. 

Students, including those working through college, are feeling the aftershocks of a global pandemic. In the years following the COVID-19 outbreak and subsequent lockdowns, mental health concerns have surfaced. Dr. Dawna "Cricket" Meehan, director of Miami University's School-Based Center of Excellence for Prevention and Early Intervention, joins President Greg Crawford to discuss what challenges mental health professionals are seeing come up through the college pipeline, as well as what the future holds for school-age children as they grow through the education system.

Community partnerships are at the core of Miami University's outreach. Ande Durojaiye, Miami University's inaugural vice president for strategy and partnerships, connects Miami Regionals' three campuses with the communities they serve. Engaging businesses, fostering relationships, and establishing mutually beneficial spaces positions Miami Regionals as Butler County's talent pipeline. 

Jump into the world of neuroscience with our guest, Dr. Anna Radke. A leading expert in the neurobiology of addictive behaviors, Dr. Radke advances our understanding of addiction and addresses the broader societal need for better therapies to help those struggling with substance use disorders.

In Such a Place from Miami University covers important issues facing society today. Hear about overcoming the growing mental health crisis among school children, new advances in neuroscience that are unraveling the mysteries of the human brain, about how universities and communities can work together to improve the ways we all live and work, and more.