Miami University of Ohio News

The talk summarizes the arguments on why early childhood programs can build stronger local economies, based on Bartik's book " Investing in Kids ." Bartik points to research that high-quality early childhood programs will help former participants have better skills as adults.

OU President Gary Russi has named James Lentini as senior vice president for academic affairs and provost.

University of Texas officials said Tuesday that Austin Police Department Chief of Staff David Carter is the pick to take on the job of top cop at the UT Police Department .

Transwestern , a privately-held real estate firm, is expanding its Chicago office with the addition of vice-presidents Katie Steele and Cody Sundberg .