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“Keep Dreaming:” Miami Athletics inducts its ‘21 Hall of Fame class

By Steven Pepper | September 27, 2021

Seven Miami University Athletics alumni were inducted into the university’s Hall of Fame last Friday for their outstanding achievements and contributions to the school’s athletics. The newest class of inductees features Suzanne D’Addario (‘94), Amanda Jackson (‘08), Bobby Kramig, Clark Mace (‘01), Edwin H. “Ed” Meador, Lori Reinart (‘96), and Nancy Sturgeon (‘52). 

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Football week three preview: Miami seeks first win against LIU

By Edward Orzech | September 17, 2021

The Miami University RedHawks football team will attempt to get in the win column for the first time this season against Long Island University. The teams match up at 3:30 p.m. this Saturday, September 18, in Oxford at Yager Stadium.  

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Field Hockey to face toughest test yet

By Jack Schmelzinger | September 15, 2021

This Sunday, when Miami field hockey squares off against No. 4 North Carolina, it will be a battle of teams who haven’t yet lived up to expectations. 

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Miami Field Hockey splits over Weekend

By Jack Schmelzinger | September 13, 2021

After being nationally ranked to start the season, Miami University field hockey is now 2-5 after winning one of two games this weekend in Virginia. Friday, the RedHawks lost to No. 11 Virginia, 2-0, and Sunday the team shut out Richmond, winning 3-0.

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Miami field hockey wins one of three over Labor Day weekend

By Jack Schmelzinger | September 8, 2021

After losing 1-0 to Indiana Friday, Miami field hockey captured its first win of the season Saturday, beating Rider University 3-1. The team also lost to No. 22 Ohio State on Monday.

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RedHawks go 2-1 in the Duke Invitational

By Bailey Althauser | September 7, 2021

 The Miami RedHawks women’s volleyball team bounced back last weekend in the Duke Invitational. 

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Miami loses big in season opener vs. Cincinnati

By Lukas Nelson | September 4, 2021

The second play from scrimmage in Saturday’s Battle for the Victory Bell between Miami and Cincinnati showed exactly how the rest of the afternoon would play out. 

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Football week one preview: Miami meets Cincinnati in 125th Victory Bell

By Edward Orzech | September 2, 2021

The Miami RedHawks football team kicks off its 2021 season by traveling to Cincinnati to play the No. 8 Bearcats in the 125th Victory Bell matchup. The game takes place at 3:30 p.m. this Saturday, Sept. 4, at University of Cincinnati’s Nippert Stadium.  

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Mike’s MAC Season Preview – Heck Yeah, We Get A Full Season

By Michael Vestey | September 1, 2021

 Mid-American Conference (MAC) football is finally back and that only means one thing. 

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Volleyball looks to capture a win at the Duke Invitational

By Bailey Althauser | September 1, 2021

The Miami women’s volleyball team had a tough start to its season at the Marshall Invitational, going 0-3 for the weekend. This weekend, the team will travel to Durham, North Carolina for the Duke Invitational hoping to capture its first win of the season.   

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‘New SWAG, Same Story’: Miami Football unveils new uniforms

By J'nai Knox | August 30, 2021

On Aug. 7, the Miami RedHawks football team unveiled its new uniforms for the 2021 season.  

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No. 21 Miami opens season with pair of losses

By Jack Schmelzinger | August 29, 2021

 Four-time reigning Mid-American Conference (MAC) champion Miami field hockey opened its 2021 regular season with a pair of losses to ranked opponents, Connecticut and Northwestern, this weekend.  

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RedHawks go winless to open their season at the Marshall Invitational

By Bailey Althauser | August 28, 2021

The Miami RedHawks women’s volleyball team lost all three of its matches this weekend at the Marshall Invitational in Huntington, West Virginia.  

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From VHS tapes to YouTube highlight reels: How social media has changed recruiting

By Lukas Nelson | August 27, 2021

 Miami wide receivers coach Israel Woolfork played college football from 2008 to 2012 at Division II Grand Valley State in Michigan, where Chuck Martin was the head coach before moving on to Notre Dame as an assistant. Before YouTube was around, he remembers mailing out DVDs and VHS tapes of his highlights when he was in high school.  “Now, to see where it is, where a kid can literally inbox me with his link to his highlights, his transcripts, and everything being on the phone and accessible in a matter of 30 seconds? It’s wild.”

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Men’s basketball coach Jack Owens’ contract extended through 2024

By Lukas Nelson and Jake Ruffer | August 26, 2021

 RedHawks men’s basketball head coach Jack Owens’ contract has been extended through the 2023-2024 season as announced by the program Thursday.   A copy of Owens’ extension obtained by The Miami Student shows the contract was signed on May 4, 2021 and expires on May 31, 2024. 

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Experience is key as RedHawks go for another MAC title

By Lukas Nelson | August 26, 2021

 Last year was supposed to be a big season for Miami football.  

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Miami field hockey aims at fifth consecutive MAC title

By Jack Schmelzinger | August 25, 2021

 NCAA field hockey returns to its normal schedule this August, after COVID-19 moved the Fall 2020 season to Spring 2021. 

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Youth movement: Underclassmen to play key role in volleyball’s season

By Lukas Nelson | August 24, 2021

Last year, experience was Miami volleyball’s best asset.  

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“Mental health comes first”: the importance of mental health for student athletes

By Megan Miske | August 23, 2021

Since Simone Biles opened up about her decision to withdraw from multiple Olympic event, many athletes around the world have shown their support for her and spoken out about the importance of mental health. 

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RedHawks in the NFL

By Edward Orzech | August 23, 2021

Six former RedHawk football players currently represent Miami University in the National Football League (NFL). Here’s a list of who they are and how they got there.