Miami University has many ways to experience nature, through hiking trails and local parks. In addition, there are also many clubs and organizations that can connect the outdoors to academic interests.
Miami hosted the 2026 SUSTAIN conference on Thursday, April 10. It brought together over 80 Cincinnati business organizations for discussion and showcased Miami's sustainability efforts along the way.
Engaging for Climate in Oxford is hosting their fourth art exhibition focusing on climate change commentary. The show provided artists of all ages and mediums a chance to provide their perspective.
Off campus fraternities took part in a competitive aluminum can drive during the week of Green Beer Day to win the recovered aluminum costs and $500 to philanthropy.
Two hundred years ago, Miami students were issued axes to chop wood and heat their dorms. Today, they enjoy geothermal-powered heating and cooling. Learn more about how Miami's natural history has evolved over time.
The annual Hueston Woods maple syrup festival allows visitors a chance to learn the art and history behind maple sugaring while enjoying time in local natural areas.
Unprecedented crowds at Millett Hall have brought unprecedented levels of waste. In response, physical facilities and dining services are working to accommodate demands while reducing food waste and promoting recycling.
Held every four years, the Winter Olympics showcase events ranging from skiing, ice skating, hockey and curling on an international level. This year, Milano, Cortina – the birthplace of alpine skiing – hosted the games in a much warmer climate than previous years.
Since its beginnings in 1970, Earth Day has been celebrated and honored by Miami University students. From early pushes to recognize the event locally to a vibrant annual celebration, students have been at the center of promoting the holiday.
Western campus -- and its surrounding natural areas -- hold deep roots in Miami University history.
Despite a location change and financial struggles, Uptown Threads remains open with a new mission aimed at providing for the community.
Flights for conferences, studying abroad and more are a cherished part of the Miami experience for students and faculty alike. How will Miami address flight emissions in their commitment to become carbon neutral?
“Leading a university is kind of like overseeing a small city.”
The "Recycling with the Redhawks" basketball game showcased local sustainability efforts to a historic crowd.
Miami University's new Chick-fil-A location takes hundreds of orders a day and resulted in wait times as long as three hours. Their sustainable packaging initiative aims to reduce the waste created from this intense consumption.
Butler County farms are estimated to lose $213,000 per year due to natural disasters. Changing weather patterns have the potential to threaten farming practices and annual harvests.
