CINCINNATI — The Bengals announced this week that Miami University is now its education partner, an effort that will help give more opportunities for students to grow and learn. 

What You Need To Know

  • The partnership gives students exclusive opportunities, such as internships and job shadowing

  • Miami University will also receive marketing opportunities

  • The Bengals said the partnership pays ode to its founder, Paul Brown, a Miami University graduate

The Bengals said it's a way to honor its founder, Paul Brown, who graduated from Miami in 1930.

"This partnership is an excellent way to honor the legacy of Paul Brown, a legacy that has united the Cincinnati Bengals and Miami University for years," Miami President Gregory Crawford said. "We are extremely excited for Miami students to benefit from this unique relationship and for them to add value to a first-rate NFL organization like the Bengals."

Through the partnership, Miami students will have exclusive opportunities with the team, which will include internships, job shadowing, on-campus speakers and more.

"We are pleased to welcome Miami University, a top educational institution in the nation, as a valued Bengals partner," said Bengals Chief Partnership Officer Lacy Ekert. "We look forward to building on our authentic history by making an impact through opportunities and insight for students."

Another part of the partnership is that Miami will receive marketing opportunities, including being featured on the team's website and app, a place on Paycor Stadium's sideline LED corner signage and TVs, as well as radio and TV advertisements. 

"Though the primary goal of this relationship is to give our students those exclusive experiences that come with partnering with a premier NFL franchise, it also reinforces our commitment to the city of Cincinnati, and the numerous stakeholders that make it a world-class city," said Ande Durojaiye, Miami's vice president for strategy and partnerships. "Many Miamians are lifelong Bengals fans, so this is also a fun way to engage with our students and alumni, and celebrate Miami's proud tradition as the 'Cradle of Coaches.'"

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