In a move reminiscent of its Aug. 17, 2021 meeting, Oxford City Council failed to vote on a proposed mask mandate at its Jan. 4 meeting, just weeks ahead of Miami University students’ planned return to the city for the semester.
Oxford’s mask mandate could be reinstated as early as Jan. 4 after a lengthy City Council discussion at its Dec. 21 meeting.
Miami University’s Farmer School of Business (FSB) announced Wednesday, Dec. 22 that all of its winter study abroad programs would be moved to a hybrid online format.
Miami University has named Amy Shoemaker as its new vice president and general counsel as of Jan. 18. She will be taking the place of Robin Parker, who has formerly served in this position and will be retiring this year.
At the Miami University Board of Trustees’ (BoT) last meeting of the year, the board created new academic programs and added two fee changes that will begin with newly admitted students next academic year.
Miami University will cancel the face-to-face registration of 58 students who failed to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or receive an exemption by Oct. 25.
Following the evacuation of Hillcrest Hall due to a carbon monoxide leak, Miami University is investigating the situation and working on solutions.
When Heather Barbour wrote the minutes for Oxford City Council’s Nov. 16 meeting, she recorded her own appointment to the Clerk of Council position.
In its last meeting of the semester, Miami University’s Associated Student Government (ASG) passed four pieces of legislation, including a resolution condemning Ohio House Bill 327.
ACT or SAT scores have long been an important aspect of the college application process, but due to restrictions in testing availability caused by COVID-19, Miami University is continuing its suspension of the standardized test requirement for applicants through spring 2023.
Miami University’s Armstrong Student Center opened its doors to educators across the globe Nov. 18-20 for the 40th annual Lilly Conference, an event for professors and others with careers in higher education to share their research on learning.
Assistant professor of film studies and media and communication Andy Rice has many passions, but filmmaking has always been close to his heart.
Oxford City Council’s Nov. 16 meeting marked Mike Smith’s last full meeting as Mayor, as well as Edna Southard’s last meeting as a Councilor.
Mary Ann Eaton has been Clerk of Council since 2004. She’s seen six mayors and 19 councilors come and go, but this year she’ll be leaving with the outgoing elected officials.
Residents of Miami University’s Hillcrest Hall were cleared to return to their rooms at 10:42 a.m. on Nov. 19 after they were evacuated yesterday and required to spend the night in temporary housing due to a carbon monoxide leak.
Most students sit impatiently through their two days of classes before Thanksgiving break, but some start their break early, leaving professors wondering what to teach in spottily attended classes.
This year, a social worker for Oxford Police Department has been added to the budget and is set to be appointed for spring 2022.
Miami University’s Associated Student Government (ASG) heard articles of impeachment against At-Large Senator Ethan Stack at its Nov. 16 meeting.
The 2021-22 school year at Miami University has seen both a decrease in the number of students going through the Office of Community Standards for behavioral related conduct violations and an increase in mental health cases among students.
On a typical day, Rodney Coates can be found working on his new book, snapping photos of the sunset or writing poetry. But his true passion is teaching.