Campus & Community

Office of Community Standards updates Code of Conduct to focus on students

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.

Outrage or apathy: Students divided over removal of Grubhub robots

Miami’s civics center faces potential changes in proposed bill

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.

“The heart of Hepburn”: Building Grounds Associate dedicates 24 years to Miami

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.

Oxford police cite underage drinking, fake IDs and warrants

Between Aug. 24 and Aug. 31, police officers responded to 33 incidents, according to the Oxford Police Department report. 

City council approves commemorative flag

The Oxford City Council heard a report on the Center for Abuse, Rape and Emergency services (CARE) program, revealed a commemorative flag and announced an upcoming retirement at their meeting on Sept. 5.

University Senate begins academic year with new provost, discussions over international student regulations

The University Senate reviewed administrative updates, new institutional priorities and international student regulations in its first meeting on Sept. 1. 

Starting their new life: What the transition to college looks like for first-year students

Avery Arata, a first-year marketing major, stood on the sidewalk outside Elliot Hall at Mega Fair, waiting for one of her friends to finish talking to a member of the Vision Dance Company.

Is the Cook Field arena construction on track?

In February, the Board of Trustees voted to begin construction on the new sports arena where Cook Field now sits. The arena will be ready for the start of the fall 2028 athletic season, according to Miami University’s website. 

Quiet week for Oxford police ahead of students’ return

Between Aug. 10 and Aug. 17, police officers responded to seven different incidents, according to the Oxford Police Department report.

Miami removes over 80 majors and programs, focuses on career outcomes

Since the 2019-20 school year, more than 80 majors and programs have been removed, and several department consolidations are underway. Registrar curriculum reports obtained by The Miami Student from the Provost’s office show that removals of degrees, majors, co-majors and concentrations met or exceeded additions for four out of the six academic years from 2019-20 to 2024-25. This data does not include graduate programs, where 20 programs have been eliminated since the fall of 2020. 

An unexpected contributor: How AI is shaping class projects

A survey, conducted by a team of Miami University professors, showed 92% 0f student respondents reported having used generative Artificial Intelligence (AI), and 88% reported using it for academic work.

'The heart of Hepburn': Building Grounds Associate dedicates 24 years to Miami

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. 

Miami’s ‘AI in the Majors’ initiative to begin integration

The “AI in the Majors” initiative at Miami University will integrate artificial intelligence (AI) teachings into 13 departments this fall. Additionally, two new minors, courses and a degree centered around AI will be available for students to gain AI capabilities catered to their field of study.

Profits over pageantry: What the Bears’ move says about sports today

On June 5, the Chicago Bears announced their plans to relocate out of Chicago to nearby Hammond, Indiana.

Board of Trustees adopts 2027 budget, approves funding for FSB project

The Miami University Board of Trustees approved the fiscal year 2027 budget and heard presentations on MiamiTHRIVE and athletics at their June 26 meeting. The board also authorized the creation of the Cleveland Clinic president’s fund, which would be used partially to fund the joint quantum computing initiative with the Cleveland Clinic.

Former RedHawk standout heads to Los Angeles

Former RedHawk men’s basketball standout Peter Suder signed with the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA) at the conclusion of the 2026 NBA draft.

Board of Trustees approves Miami Plan changes, AI in majors and departmental mergers

Miami University’s Board of Trustees voted to approve the Miami Integrated Learning Experience (MILE), the addition of AI across all majors, departmental mergers and increasing tuition and fees for the incoming cohort.

Police raid house, seize cocaine

A SWAT and Oxford Police Department (OPD) team was seen raiding 16 E. Walnut St., a house named “Mtn Dew.”

University Senate closes the semester with policy revision debate

The University Senate debated academic attendance policy changes and discussed student advocacy and the future of the senate in its final meeting of the semester on Monday.