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Former Provost Osborne up for UBalt position

By Alice Momany and Luke Macy | February 17, 2023

On Feb. 15, Miami University’s former provost Jason Osborne participated in an open forum at the University of Baltimore (UBalt) for the university’s provost position. Earlier this month on Feb. 6, Osborne briefly updated his LinkedIn to include the title “Executive Director of MU Institute for Responsible Gaming, Lotteries, and Sport.” By the end of the day, Osborne had removed the title from his page.

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City council prioritizes funding for one-stop service center

By Luke Macy | February 17, 2023

At Oxford City Council's Feb. 7 meeting, councilors were tasked with ranking three resolutions for ARPA funding by priority.

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Love birds, peony fields and chocolate hearts: two professors’ marriage story

By Ryann Beaschler | February 16, 2023

When Jill Russell was a graduate student at Miami University, she was on a search for high blood pressure participants for her study. Fate — or maybe Cupid — had other plans.

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Miami’s emergency shooter procedures

By Reagan Rude and Megan McConnell | February 16, 2023

Miami University provides a guideline for students to follow if they find themselves in an active shooter situation.

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Miami has a budget problem: what does that mean?

By Abby Bammerlin and Luke Macy | February 16, 2023

Miami University is facing a budgetary problem, and unless it’s able to fix it, Miami officials worry about the longevity of the university’s reserves. During Miami’s annual budget symposium, Mullenix said the university faces a more than $36 million budget deficit.

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Miami faculty share what Black love means to them

By Reagan Rude | February 16, 2023

OIDI's Black Love panel aimed to promote conversations about important dynamics within relationships in the Black American community.

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Rocket construction brings Miami Aeronautics and Astronautics to new heights

By William Kwan | February 14, 2023

Miami University’s branch of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) in Miami’s extracurricular world has had a meteoric ascent, making a comeback after losing its extracurricular status during the pandemic.

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Sorority under investigation for hazing

By Maggie Peña | February 7, 2023

 Miami University’s Alpha Phi chapter is under investigation after reports of hazing. 

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How to celebrate Black History Month at Miami this year

By Sean Scott | February 7, 2023

In honor of Black History Month, Miami University and the City of Oxford are offering programming throughout February for students to celebrate and learn about Black heritage. 

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Miami professors anticipate AI in classrooms

By Luke Macy | February 6, 2023

In the classroom, while some professors are weary about ChatGPT, others are already thinking about ways to incorporate it into classes.

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From student government to advisory boards: How students make a difference on campus

By Olivia Patel | February 6, 2023

Members of Associated Student Government (ASG), the Dean’s Advisory Board (DAB) and other organizations at Miami continue to show that students actually hold a significant amount of power at the university. 

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Transforming Oxford’s landfill into solar energy

By Evan Stefanik | February 5, 2023

Oxford sealed its landfill in 1989. And eventually, its surface could sustain enough solar power to run the city.

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Miami partners with Amazon: ‘A pathway for Amazon employees to advance in higher education’

By Jaclyn Wenhold | February 5, 2023

Miami University announced a new partnership with Amazon on Jan. 13. The partnership offers Amazon employees the opportunity to pursue higher education at Miami’s regional campuses through Amazon's Career Choice Program, which helps employees pay for tuition at affiliated institutions. 

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How Greek Life organizations get suspended – and come back

By Taylor Stumbaugh | February 4, 2023

A fraternity or sorority can be suspended or have its chapter revoked from campus through Greek Life violations, which can include hazing, academic dishonesty and alcohol abuse. The penalties range from educational programs to suspension.  

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Lawsuit against Miami for COVID-era decision sent back to lower court

By Lexi Whitehead | February 3, 2023

 Two years since filing suit against Miami for a breach of contract related to COVID-19, two alumnae are pursuing class certification for a second time.

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‘They’re choosing money over us’: Talawanda School District prepares for budget cuts

By Kasey Turman and Alice Momany | February 2, 2023

On Dec. 15, the Talawanda school board members voted on a series of cuts, reductions and fees that will yield $5.3 million the next four school years, and students, faculty and staff are preparing for the future of the school district. 

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Miami Senate working session accepts feedback on campus free speech policy

By Luke Macy | February 2, 2023

Miami University faculty met over Zoom for a Senate working session to discuss additions to Miami’s campus free speech policy.

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ASG passes special elections bill and resolution to recognize National Gun Violence Survivors Week

By Meta Hoge | February 2, 2023

Miami University’s Associated Student Government passed one bill and one resolution at its first meeting of the semester on Jan. 24.

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City council approves Oxford comprehensive plan

By Luke Macy | February 2, 2023

At Oxford City Council’s Jan. 17 meeting, council members unanimously approved the Oxford Tomorrow comprehensive city plan.

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Bed bug found in King Library

By Maggie Peña | January 26, 2023

Custodial staff at King Library found a bed bug on the first floor near the circulation desk on Jan. 24.