A Miami University professor was forced to reconstruct his class after a failed attempt to integrate an Artificial Intelligence (AI) chatbot. The attempt to enhance learning overwhelmed students.
This year, Oxford welcomed over 4,000 first-year students, bringing many new faces to the Oxford Farmers Market, where local vendors gather to sell everything from produce to refurbished jewelry.
On Aug. 19, the Miami University John E. Dolibois European Center (MUDEC) welcomed its Fall 2026 class. New and familiar faces huddled in a group outside the arrival gates, waiting to get a shuttle either to their new apartment or the Differdange Chateau where classes are held each week. I was among this sea of students, impatiently waiting to settle into my home for the next four months.
"While I still love creative writing, creating opinion articles for The Miami Student is not just a hobby or coping mechanism: It allows me to share my thoughts confidently with the Miami community."
The Miami University (MU) Debate Club is preparing for its second annual College Democrats and College Republicans debate. This bipartisan event drew 800 people last November, a total far exceeding the 500-seat space.
The Miami University RedHawks (0-1) will face off against the University of Holy Cross Crusaders (0-2) at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 12 at Yager Stadium. After the blowout loss against the University of Pittsburgh Panthers, Miami is looking to get back on track with a win in its home opener. This will be the first matchup between the two programs.
"I made myself miserable as a first-year student because I refused to make other long-term friends, swayed by my own misconception that my roommate was the only person I needed. Humans crave companionship, so please go find your people."
As the honeymoon phase of campus life begins to wrap up, it might be hitting you that you’re reliant on the dining hall for sustenance this entire year.
When Alex Fields joined Miami’s staff as Director of the Office of Community Standards in April 2024, she brought a philosophy of conduct that pulls back on fear and leans into collaboration with students through a holistic approach. Fields took the initiative to apply that philosophy by collaborating with Dean of Students BaShaun Smith and the Student Life Council to reform Miami’s Code of Conduct during the fall semester of the 2026-27 academic year.
"Yet a huge difference lies between maximalism and messiness. Maximalism is about intentional clutter: Filling a space with colors, patterns and memories cultivates a personalized place of belonging."
The most stressful part of a day can be deciding what to wear. You need something practical while still looking put together and somewhat stylish.
In early June, Starship announced it would be removing its Grubhub robots. Shortly after, a campus announcement on Miami University’s webpage confirmed that the robots would no longer be a resource at Miami.
With so much talent spread over the roster, the inclusion of Woolfolk may damage the development of Miami’s young players.
"There’s a certain allure to human-made trails, especially if you already see other students using them. It’s not too dissimilar from why we jaywalk so frequently: We have somewhere to be, and if that means breaking out of conventions a bit, so be it."
It’s finally fall, which means it’s pumpkin spice latte, sweaters and scary movie season — my favorite. It also means it’s time to add some autumn flair to your playlists to get into the cozy spirit of the season.
Senior staff writer Venezia McHenry is bringing home more than souvenirs from Luxembourg -- she's bringing inspiration for a more sustainable community.
Prior to the 2026 World Cup, soccer fans feared it would be overshadowed by corporate interference. Soccer fans refused to let it impact their experience.
"People have been traveling across borders to learn languages, study different intellectual traditions and bring new ideas back with them for centuries. That exchange is not new, and I don’t think it’s something we should lose sight of now."
Sometimes the transition into fall can be scary. The weather inevitably gets colder, and class begins again. The perfect way to fight the impending sense of doom is to watch a good show.
Less than two weeks after it began offering courses, Miami University’s Center for Civics, Culture and Society is facing a potential restructuring from the same body that created it.
On the first day of the 2026-27 school year, Kimberly Durham celebrated nearly two and a half decades of service at Miami University – 24 years on Aug. 24, to be exact.
