Seth Seward

Seth Seward is an Assistant Director of Alumni Groups for the Miami University Alumni Association and President of the Association of Black Faculty and Staff for Miami University. Seth, his parents, and cousin are graduates of Miami University. This is his fifth year at his alma mater. He was hired to work with underrepresented alumni groups. In 2021, Seth received CASE V Platinum Award Finalist and Honorable Mention awards for his work in highlighting Black alumni in the education and healthcare professions. He also received multiple awards from Miami University and was recognized by President Gregory Crawford. Seth is also Executive Director of the Columbus Chess Academy nonprofit organization.

Seth grew up playing chess from elementary school to college winning various individual and team awards at the local level, state level, and national level.