This week Miami’s Associated Student Government (ASG) is hosting its annual Sustainability Week. Learn more about the events going on around campus in this guide article.
Graduate students in the natural sciences at Miami undertake research projects that take them all over the country, but their biggest impact is felt right here in Oxford.
Generative AI's have exploded into mainstream culture, including in academia, for their usefulness. But behind the scenes, their data centers emit enormous amounts of carbon, raising concern about their environental impact.
Miami admitted a record number of students this fall, and that has put strain on an energy system that is already in the midst of trying to switch over to renewable sources.
Most avian research stations are closed off and inaccessible to the public, in order to avoid the risk of naive posting online, which can undermine scientific integrity. Miami University professor Dave Russel takes a different approach.
Light pollution impacts cities across the country, including right here in Oxford. But thanks to a Talwanda senior's essay on the problem, there are people pushing Oxford to limit the light it shines into the night sky.
Every morning since May 2023, three retired Miami University professors have spent their mornings in the woods constructing the newest section of a boardwalk in Ruder Preserve, more than 1,000 feet long. They expect to see it finished by this year’s Hikeathon on Sept. 21.
Choosing to ride the bus emits less emissions than cars, and some students students who use local public transportation view it positively. So, what is stopping more students from riding the bus?
World-renowned environmental lawyer Rob Bilott, whose battle with Dupont inspired the film "Dark Waters," was on Miami's campus to give the annual Willeke Lecture
The Oxford Area Trail system has completed yet another stretch of trail, connecting Peffer Park with Tallawanda high school.
Most students do not stay on Miami’s campus for four straight years. Oxford is inextricably linked with the lives of students and has put funds and efforts into sustainability initiatives.
The night had been cold and windy, and I was glad my tent stakes had stayed in the ground. The ground I slept on was rough and rocky, and it had been six days since my last shower.
Miami University will welcome Rob Bilott, the revered lawyer portrayed in the movie "Dark Waters'" for the annual Gene and Carol Willeke Frontiers in Environmental Sciences Distinguished lecture on Wednesday, Sept. 11 at 5:30 pm.
Whether you're a first-year student adjusting to college life or a returning student eager to expand your horizons, there are many ways to contribute to sustainability efforts at Miami University.
There is so much more to Miami University than its red brick exterior — specifically, the hidden gems of its natural areas. From the wildflowers of Silvoor Biological Sanctuary to the swinging bridge along Bachelor Loop, there is an abundance of nature to explore.
Upon returning to campus this fall, students will see new construction outside Miami University’s Millett Hall.
Learn about ShareFest, the local nonprofit that takes student trash during move out and donates it to people in the Oxford community.
Under the Upham Arch and in front of the seal, the class of 2024 is taking photos to capture the excitement of their accomplishments. However, one popular element of these photoshoots has become controversial.
Staff writer Sarah Kennel goes behind the scenes at the Limper Geology Museum located in Shideler Hall to learn how the museum receives donations.
Oxford observes Earth Day 2024 with several activities, including EarthFest on Saturday, April 20, beginning at 10 a.m., in Oxford Memorial Park. Adjacent to EarthFest, Oxford’s weekly Farmers Market operates on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon.