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For Miami University seniors, graduation season means confetti, champagne and photoshoots. For horticulturist Megan Croswell, it means hours of clean-up.
Horticulturalist Megan Croswell picks up confetti and other graduation season litter at Upham Hall.
For college students navigating Oxford without a car, middle school students without access to busing and those looking to reduce carbon emissions, alternative transportation is essential. The Oxford Area Trails System (OATS) project aims to create a 12-mile path around the city, making alternative forms of transportation easier.
Miami University’s Board of Trustees approved Cook Field as the site for a potential new arena to replace Millett Hall, which could bring vast change to Miami’s campus – both in appearance and functionality. This decision also raises questions about how Miami can execute these changes while staying committed to sustainability, specifically to its 2040 carbon neutrality goal.
Following President Donald Trump’s inauguration, James Vinch, senior attorney at the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and adjunct professor at Miami University, received an email. It said he would have to return to Washington D.C. or give up his role at the EPA.
In 2008, two Miami University students approached former University President David Hodge to ask why the university did not have a sustainability plan. His response: “Why not head up a committee to write one?”
Established in 1803, Butler County, Ohio is home to numerous urban legends and ghost stories. From regional myths such as the Loveland Frog Man to the 1953 disappearance of Ron Tammen from a Miami University dorm, there is no shortage of tales worthy of sharing over your next bonfire.
Biology graduate student Gabriel Inoshita spends two and a half weeks a year in the fall camping in the desert of New Mexico.
For the month of October, Taylor Powers and Sarah Kennel, will be investigating ghost stories and urban legends in the Butler County area. This season includes stories like Helen Peabody, Ghost Biker, and the disappearance of Ron Tammen.
Every morning since May 2023, three retired Miami University professors have spent their mornings in the woods constructing the newest section of a boardwalk, more than 1,000 feet long. Apart from a four-month break in the winter, this routine has been consistent. They expect to see it finished by this year’s Hikeathon on Sept. 21.
Upon returning to campus this fall, students will see new construction outside Miami University’s Millett Hall. The flat dirt field lined with red fences south of the stadium will become home to 520 underground geothermal wells, reaching 850 feet in depth.
Since its establishment in 1968, the Karl E. Limper Geology Museum has sought to support the learning of geology for undergraduate students at Miami University. Located on the first floor of Shideler Hall, the museum appeals to those passing by with dazzling mineral and rock specimens, maps and fossils behind glass windows.
Join us for The Miami Student's latest podcast: LAS: The Last Capstone. Hosted by Taylor Powers and Sarah Kennel with The Miami Student, our hosts will explore the nuances of Miami University’s major cutting in regards to the Latin American Studies Capstone.
After being vacated for renovations, buildings such as Pearson and Stanton halls on Miami University’s campus came back a little greener, now boasting a LEED certification.
On a stormy night, an undergraduate student named Rachel Carson read Tennyson’s poem “Locksley Hall” and knew her future was tied to the natural world.
Miami University is no stranger in the race to claim carbon neutrality. The university plans to achieve the title of carbon neutral by 2040 — but this does not necessarily mean producing zero carbon emissions.
The elusive and magical “white Christmas” is a holiday dream shared by many — but our love for the cold goes beyond this day. Winter activities such as ice skating and skiing hinge on the cold, while beloved holiday movies and songs reinforce the magic of frosty weather.
James W. Porter — referred to as “superstar scientist” by the Smithsonian — discussed the power of science to create change and the urgency of protecting coral reefs at Miami University’s Hefner lecture series on Thursday, Nov. 9.
The saying “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure” holds true for thrifters and environmentalists alike. The idea that secondhand clothing can combat environmental damage — while keeping creativity and fun alive — is a growing one in Oxford.
Whether you’re new to sustainability efforts or already have a foot in the door, Sustainability Week is a great opportunity to increase your involvement at Miami University. Taking place from Oct. 23 to 29, the Student Sustainability Council invites all students to join in creating a greener campus.