In 2021, a working laptop is a student’s lifeline to all things college. Everything takes place online, from homework assignments to class registration. Lyndsey Carter, a sophomore marketing major, only realized her laptop’s importance after it stopped working.
Before March 2020, Miami University’s Crisis Call Center was a giant box of phones stored in two suitcases.
As of Oct. 27, 92% of Miami University students at the Oxford campus have received at least the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, according to an email from Miami’s COVID Response Team.
Miami University held a groundbreaking ceremony on Monday, Oct. 25, for the incoming Richard M. McVey data science building. The ceremony, originally scheduled for Sept. 22 but postponed due to inclement weather, was held to celebrate the ongoing construction of the McVey building.
In June 2019, the Board of Trustees approved the Strategic Plan, a list of 30 recommendations for Miami to prepare for the volatile future of higher education. Points 19 and 20 called for curriculum reviews of all undergraduate and graduate programs, laying the groundwork for APEIP.
Miami University faculty and even President Greg Crawford have made themselves available as writers and sources for national media and city newspapers across the country in a formal effort to position faculty as nationally recognized experts in their fields.
Miami University’s Department of Media, Journalism and Film (MJF) joined with the Department of History for a special screening of “Storm Lake” on Tuesday, Oct. 19.
Miami University’s Associated Student Government (ASG) held a brief panel discussion for faith-based student organizations at its Oct. 19 meeting.
As a sophomore at Miami University, Emil Barr already wears quite a few hats. Barr is a double major in business economics and international studies and is the Business Manager of The Miami Student.
The Center for Student Diversity (CSDI) celebrated the opening of its Open Door Clothes Closet on Wednesday, Oct. 13. The clothes closet will serve as a place for transgender and gender diverse students to get clothing that affirms their gender.
With two sessions down and three more to go, members of the Climate Action Task Force (CATF) and other presenters have opened up to the Miami community to chat about topics like student engagement, transportation, diversity efforts and more.
Miami University is forming its fourth Greek Council that will focus on diversifying Greek Life and give a voice to those who are underrepresented in Greek Life.
Mark Pukita, a candidate for U.S. Senate, visited Oxford last week to discuss COVID-19 vaccination exemptions and mandates.
Microwave ramen, midnight delivery pizza and dorm room cereal often come to mind when picturing a college student’s diet. Not all students eat like this, but some say it can be difficult to maintain a healthy diet while grappling with college life.
Miami University’s Associated Student Government (ASG) and Diversity Affairs Council (DAC) held their third annual Inclusion Forum on Wednesday, Sept. 29, themed “The Call for Advocacy, Activism and Allyship.”
Miami University’s chapter of Kappa Delta (KD) held several events in recognition of National Suicide Awareness Month and in remembrance of sophomore member Daniela DiSanto, who died this August.
After living through a pandemic, many students have found it more complicated to navigate the throws of common sicknesses, like colds and strep throat.
At its Sept. 28 meeting, Miami University’s Associated Student Government (ASG) elected senators to its steering committee and the Student Life Council.
A University Senate subcommittee recommended Miami University not renew its contract with Proctorio for next year due to concerns voiced by students and faculty.
If there is a skater culture at Miami, sophomore computer science major Erik Johnson doesn’t consider himself a part of it. Sure, he rides his electric skateboard to class everyday, but that doesn’t make him a “skater.”