Archives aren't just quiet basements for old paperwork—they are living sites of power, public memory, and active writing. Today, we welcome Miami's new University Archivist (and former writing tutor!), Ani Karagianis, to discuss how archives shape institutional history, practical strategies for bringing archival research into classroom writing assignments, and a feature of our very own Roger and Joyce Howe Center for Writing Excellence Digital Collection.

If you'd like more information about the Miami University Archives check out their website, where they have access to digital archives, appointment bookings to tour the physical collection, and more!

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In this episode, we launch our first "Mandy on the Street" segment where we interview students, faculty, and staff across campus about their favorite writing tools. Tune in to learn about the power of a specific color pen to the fun accordances of new and creative productivity apps!

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It’s the end of an era! In this milestone episode, we’re saying goodbye to our founding producer and Season 1 host, Rena Perez, as she prepares for her next big chapter.

Rena has been the heart of the show since day one, and while we’re sad to see her go, we couldn't let her leave without a proper trip down memory lane. Join us as we look back at an exciting first season that took us deep behind the scenes of the work we do at the Howe Center for Writing Excellence.

In This Episode, We Revisit:

• Principles for Peer Review and Perspectives on EdTech with Kelli Rushek and Will Chesher
• Embracing ePortfolios with Beth Reed & Julie Szucs
• Ideate, Research, and Create: Processes for AI Partnerships with Dennis Cheatham
• The Value of Degree Programs in Professional Writing with Kerigan Moore and Cassell Presnell
• Opinions on Op-Eds with Jen Bulanda & Anne Whitesell

Rena, thank you for your vision, your voice, and for building this project from the ground up. You will be missed!

Stay tuned: We’ll be back soon with fresh voices and new insights for Season 2.

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In this special "passing of the torch" episode, our new host, Mandy Olejnik, sits down with outgoing host Rena Perez to discuss the genre of podcasting. Rena reflects on her time behind the mic at This Is Howe We Do It, exploring podcasting as a unique form of public writing and storytelling. Tune in for Rena’s key strategies, takeaways, and advice for anyone looking to start their own podcast journey.

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In this episode, we bring back HWAC Assistant Director Dr. Mandy Olejnik to discuss how the HCWE has responded to the implications of genAI on writing and writing instruction, including the design of the AI-Informed Writing Pedagogy Certificate Program.

Resources Related to or Mentioned in this Episode/Plugged by Our Guests

• Upcoming HWAC Workshops & Events
• Integrating AI to Guide Learning

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In this episode, we sit down with undergraduate writing consultants and emerging scholars Kendyl Gurren and Alyssa Rose to explore their journeys as writers, researchers, and collaborators. Drawing on their work in the Howe Writing Center, Kendyl and Alyssa reflect on how consulting has reshaped the way they understand writing, teaching, and learning across contexts. They take listeners behind the scenes of their writing and publication processes—from generating research questions and developing arguments to grappling with feedback, revision, and academic voice. Along the way, they highlight the power of collaboration, reflection, and undergraduate research as pathways into scholarly communities, offering insight and encouragement for students navigating their own writing lives. Check out their published works linked below!

Resources Related to or Mentioned in this Episode/Plugged by Our Guests

• "Becoming Known" - Kendyl Gurren (Queen City Writers)
• "Empowering Authentic, Agentic Adolescent Voices in ELA Practice Through Critical Approaches with Young Adult Literature" - Kelli A. Rushek, Delaney Barrett, Christopher Carter, Lada Gallant, Alyssa Rose, Grace Williams, and Katherine E. Batchelor (Ohio Journal of English Language Arts)
• Howe Writing Center

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In this episode, we talk with undergraduate writing consultants Katie Barton and Kelsie Weingart about their experiences supporting writers in the Howe Center for Business Writing (HCBW). They share what it’s like to work with business students on everything from presentations to team writing—especially through fast-paced, focused appointments—and how consulting in the HCBW’s recently revamped space shapes their approach and offerings for business and professional writers. They also reflect on how consulting has strengthened their own professional communication, offering insight into the skills they’ll carry forward into their diverse career paths.

Resources Related to or Mentioned in this Episode/Plugged by Our Guests

• Howe Center for Business Writing
• HCBW Resources for Business Writing and Presenting

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What can a degree or minor in Professional Writing, Rhetoric and Composition, or Writing Studies offer students today—and why should institutions invest in programs like it? In this episode, Miami undergraduate students and Howe Writing Center consultants Kerigan Moore and Cassell Presnell share how they found their way to studying writing, what they’ve gained from their courses and writing center work, and how these experiences have prepared them for life beyond college—in their case, pursuing law school! Together, we explore what makes degrees in writing invaluable for students and for the institutions that support them.

Resources Related to or Mentioned in this Episode/Plugged by Our Guests

• Howe Writing Center
• Why Professional Writing at Miami?
• Professional Writing Major, BA at Miami University

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