From Dean Renée Baernstein
Dear Alumni and Friends:
I’m delighted to write my first update to you as Dean of the College of Arts and Science at Miami University. It’s an exciting time for CAS, where we graduate problem-solvers for people and planet.
And that legacy of academic excellence continues today. Each year our amazing new graduates embark on careers that will take them all over the globe. For our part, CAS is evolving to equip them with the skills to tackle tomorrow's challenges. In future updates, I’ll keep you posted on new initiatives to enhance students’ career readiness, expand academic programs in sustainability, strengthen the humanities, and boost faculty research.
Much has changed at Miami since I first arrived here some three decades ago, as assistant professor of history. Miami has new buildings and new fields of study, and underclassmen can now keep cars on campus!
But here’s one thing that hasn't changed: the strength and loyalty of CAS alumni, who are the best ambassadors for the enduring value of a Miami liberal arts education. Getting to know you is one of the privileges of my job, and I am looking forward to meeting as many of you as possible.
Please consider reaching out to help us support our students, whether that be in connecting them with internships and networking opportunities, establishing scholarships, or bolstering our lab and classroom facilities.
Love and Honor,
Renée Baernstein
Professor and Dean
