We Went to Miami

Amitoj Kaur and the Miami University Alumni Association

Before there were deadlines and 9 to 5s…There were snow days, late-night study sessions, and unforgettable moments that shaped who we are. This is We Went to Miami — the podcast where alumni stories come to life. Each episode, we sit down with RedHawks who’ve taken their Miami experience and turned it into something remarkable — entrepreneurs, educators, artists, execs, and more. Hosted by Miami alum-turned-storyteller Amitoj Kaur, this podcast is your invite to laugh, reminisce, and maybe even text your old college roommate—whether you graduated last year or decades ago.

Episodes

  1. 09/09/2025

    Donna Boen '83 went to Miami… and became a storyteller

    This week, Amitoj sits down with Donna Boen, Miami alumna and longtime editor of Miamian, who has spent more than three decades shaping the way Miami’s story is told. From her start as a student journalist to leading a national award–winning magazine, Donna reflects on the power of storytelling, the lessons she learned from her corny (and wise) father’s letters, and why she still loves learning something new—whether it’s quantum computing or the history of Elliott Hall. We talk about navigating uncertain job markets, what it means to truly love your work, and how Miami connections—from freshman roommates to faculty mentors—have shaped her journey. Plus, Donna shares her secret life in a bell choir, her favorite Miami concert memories, and the advice she has for anyone hoping to land a story in the Miamian. If you’ve ever wondered about the person behind the stories that connect Miami alumni across generations, this episode is a rare chance to hear Donna’s own. As always, views expressed in this episode from our host and guest are their own and do not represent Miami University. Follow us on Instagram, @wewenttomiami and make sure to follow our show on your favorite platform so you don't miss an episode!  Want to read past issues of the Miamian? Look here: Miami University - Fall/Winter 2024 If you notice any misspellings or mistakes in the closed captions, please email us at alumnisocial@miamioh.edu

    41 min

Ratings & Reviews

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About

Before there were deadlines and 9 to 5s…There were snow days, late-night study sessions, and unforgettable moments that shaped who we are. This is We Went to Miami — the podcast where alumni stories come to life. Each episode, we sit down with RedHawks who’ve taken their Miami experience and turned it into something remarkable — entrepreneurs, educators, artists, execs, and more. Hosted by Miami alum-turned-storyteller Amitoj Kaur, this podcast is your invite to laugh, reminisce, and maybe even text your old college roommate—whether you graduated last year or decades ago.