An interdisciplinary, community-based program that fosters diverse experiences for change and justice The UC partners with many different communities.
The Urban Cohort (UC) was created at Miami University by Dr. Tammy Schwartz. Miami's center for Community Engagement in Over-the-Rhine, provides the resources essential for many Urban Cohort experiences. Through trust built up over decades, the Center has established meaningful collaborations between the university and community groups. The Center also provides apartments and offers a semester-lon
05/15/2026
Senior Spotlight: Bridget Stafford 🌟
Bridget is a third-year Urban Cohort member with majors in Integrated Mathematics Education & Mathmatics with a minor in Spanish. Swipe to hear from Bridget about what the Urban Cohort means to her! 🌻
05/02/2026
🌻 OPEN HOUSE 🌻
Thank you to everyone who came to our Open House events!! We had a great time seeing so many new faces and hope you enjoyed learning about the Urban Cohort!
11/18/2025
Senior Spotlight: Jade Dunaway 💫
Jade is a third-year Urban Cohort member with majors in Individualized Studies & Psychology. Swipe to hear from Jade about what the Urban Cohort means to her! 🌻
11/04/2025
Senior Spotlight: Caroline Gonda 🎀
Caroline is a third-year Urban Cohort member majoring in Social Work. Swipe to hear from Caroline about what the Urban Cohort means to her! 🌻
10/21/2025
Senior Spotlight: Derek Sprandel🔥
Derek is a third-year Urban Cohort member with majors in AYA mathematics education & Mathematics. Swipe to hear from Derek about what the Urban Cohort means to him! 🌻
10/09/2025
PEASLEE SUMMER INTERNSHIP 🌻
Over the summer, Urban Cohort members Jade and Maya interned as assistant teachers in a few of Peaslee Neighborhood Center’s summer programs! Swipe to read their reflections on their impactful summer experience!! 😃
09/30/2025
🌻 WELCOME BACK SOCIAL 🌻
A HUGE thank you to everyone who joined us for our Welcome Back Social! The night was full of karaoke, games, and of course… pizza 🍕
Special shoutout to all the TEACH students who came out to support our event! 💛
And of course, happiest of birthdays to CeVaughn, we’re so glad we could celebrate with you! 🥳
09/18/2025
FALL RETREAT 2025 RECAP 🌻
The Urban Cohort kicked off its first retreat of the 2025-2026 school year! ✨ Swipe to the end for a surprise!
🍂 First and third years went on a community journey.
🌿 Shared insights and takeaways from the walk.
🌍 Presented our reflections and commitments in response to today’s world.
🍴 Enjoyed delicious food provided by the Urban Cohort.
💃Shared laughter and connection on the dance floor.
05/14/2025
Spring Retreat 2025 🌻
The Urban Cohort held its final retreat of the year this weekend at the Peaslee Neighborhood Center in Over-The-Rhine.
- Students, community members, and mentors celebrated:
- The hard work of our first year cohort and their research (YPAR) with community schools.
- The $20,000 grant our organization received from the Miami Women’s Giving Hawk Tank with MIAMI Women Leadership.
- The graduating seniors and their future plans and the previous work they have put forth for the cohort.
- The welcoming of twenty six new Urban Cohort members into our beloved community!
05/12/2025
Senior Spotlight: Brooklin Schafer ‼️
Brooklin is a third-year Urban Cohort member with majors in mathematics and AYA math education. Swipe to find out what the Urban Cohort means to her! 📐