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22 members of Miami’s Teaching, Clinical Professors and Lecturers (TCPL) faculty were promoted to higher positions within their tracks. This series of promotions comes after the University Board of Trustees voted to ratify the Faculty Alliance of Miami’s contract.
"'I begin with two very special guests: alumni and Miami Mergers, First Lady Fran DeWine and Governor Mike DeWine.' A shiver went down my spine. Did the governor upstage my graduation because I accused him of betraying our alma mater?"
With the new semester approaching, students are packing their things and preparing for move-in. Every year, Miamians are faced with the tough decision of what to bring with them and what to leave at home, especially those coming from out of state. But what happens if they forget an essential, or find out later on that they weren’t as prepared in the fashion realm as they thought?Luckily, a few places in Oxford can spice up your wardrobe this school year, whether you’re looking for a nice new sweater from a boutique or something pre-loved from a local thrift store.
Back-to-school season is one of the most fun times of the year. From the fresh faces on campus to the leaves changing, there is no better time to explore Miami University and the surrounding Oxford community.
Miami University’s new Center for Civics, Culture and Society will be established this fall – two years after the initial passage of Senate Bill 117 that legally required certain public Ohio universities to establish these types of centers.
"At the end, you might look back and realize the biggest lessons weren’t taught in a classroom. Learning about yourself can’t be assigned. It comes from showing up, experimenting and sometimes failing."
Church Street Social has been a staple at Miami University for six years, offering trivia on Thursday nights, board games with friends, one-of-a-kind cocktails and more.However, the college bar closed its doors on July 31, 2025.
Each year, Miami’s Campus Services goes through the process of placing all rising first-year and sophomore students into university housing. However, this does not always go as planned, leaving some students without housing assignments until mid-summer.
Miami University’s new budget model – RCM 4.0 – is a continued push by the administration to focus on higher-enrolled majors, while also identifying low-enrolled majors to the deans of their respective colleges for consolidation or elimination. The Responsibility Center Management (RCM) budgeting will draw institutional revenue from a student’s “primary” major.
"If this is your first time setting foot on Miami’s charming campus, I absolutely envy you. As I enter my senior year, I would do anything to go back three years and start the clock over again."
For many years, Miami University has been a place where students could thrive, not just academically, but socially as well. But how has Miami created this place where so many friendships flourish? The answer lies in the hundreds of clubs that have been established around the campus.One such group that has had a profound impact on its members is the Miami Dance Corps (MDC).
As we approach the first day of school, one important topic remains at the forefront of many Miamians minds: Oxford’s best drinking establishments. With a wide variety to choose from, it isn’t possible to pick one best place (though I do have my favorites…), so instead, I’ve created a list of the best bars for every occasion.
In fall 2023, Miami University launched MiamiTHRIVE, a three-phase strategic planning initiative focused on what Miami said would be “student-centered transformative ideas, unwavering commitment to excellence and mission-focused operational efficiency.”
The Miami University RedHawks football team stayed in the game against the University of Wisconsin-Madison Badgers going into halftime. However, a mediocre offensive performance found the RedHawks scoreless and trailing 17-0 by the end of the fourth quarter.
The Farmer School of Business was named the best business school in Ohio and ranks within the top 20 in the nation, according to college review site Poet & Quants.
The 2025 college football season begins this week, but Miami University RedHawk fans won’t have to wait until Saturday to see the team on the gridiron. The RedHawks ring in the season on the road against the University of Wisconsin-Madison Badgers on Aug. 28.
The Miami volleyball team enters its second year under head coach Dan Gwitt this season. Two local first-year players, Lindy Radaszewski and Molly Creech, will look to make a big impact on the roster this year.
For the Miami RedHawks men's basketball team, development is key to maintaining a strong roster from year to year. Going into the 2025-26 season, Miami's roster boasts five first-year players.
As the late August sun rises over Oxford, the statues in the Cradle of Coaches begin to look toward the 137th season of Miami University football. The RedHawks enter fall practice looking to leave their legacy on the hallowed grounds of Yager Stadium.
The Miami athletic department stays busy from the start of August until the end of May. For those brief summer months, however, what do the RedHawks do to pass the time as they prepare for the fall and winter athletic seasons?
