Transforming Oxford’s landfill into solar energy
By Evan Stefanik | February 5, 2023Oxford sealed its landfill in 1989. And eventually, its surface could sustain enough solar power to run the city.
Oxford sealed its landfill in 1989. And eventually, its surface could sustain enough solar power to run the city.
Miami University announced a new partnership with Amazon on Jan. 13. The partnership offers Amazon employees the opportunity to pursue higher education at Miami’s regional campuses through Amazon's Career Choice Program, which helps employees pay for tuition at affiliated institutions.
A fraternity or sorority can be suspended or have its chapter revoked from campus through Greek Life violations, which can include hazing, academic dishonesty and alcohol abuse. The penalties range from educational programs to suspension.
Two years since filing suit against Miami for a breach of contract related to COVID-19, two alumnae are pursuing class certification for a second time.
On Dec. 15, the Talawanda school board members voted on a series of cuts, reductions and fees that will yield $5.3 million the next four school years, and students, faculty and staff are preparing for the future of the school district.
Miami University faculty met over Zoom for a Senate working session to discuss additions to Miami’s campus free speech policy.
Miami University’s Associated Student Government passed one bill and one resolution at its first meeting of the semester on Jan. 24.
At Oxford City Council’s Jan. 17 meeting, council members unanimously approved the Oxford Tomorrow comprehensive city plan.
Custodial staff at King Library found a bed bug on the first floor near the circulation desk on Jan. 24.
Jeffery Jones, a full-time student at Miami University, died unexpectedly on Friday, Jan. 13.
Hugh Joseph Morgan, an esteemed professor emeritus of English and journalism who spent 23 years teaching at Miami University, died on Dec. 6, 2022, in Cincinnati. He is remembered fondly by students, colleagues and family.
Miami University student Anish Rajan Rajaram and his parents were found dead by police in their home in Dublin, Ohio.
The Talawanda School Board members passed budget reductions proposed by superintendent Ed Theroux at its meeting on Dec. 15. The board hopes to help save money and boost revenue for the Talawanda School District.
Elizabeth Mullenix will serve as Miami University’s new provost and executive vice president for Academic Affairs.
On Dec. 6, more than 15 members attended the city council’s first December meeting, despite the dark, stormy weather outside that night.
An Oxford resident has filed a lawsuit against the City of Oxford and its officials for an ordinance passed and enforced during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jeanette Altarriba, one of the finalists for Miami University’s provost search, participated in an open forum on Dec. 2.
The Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion at Miami University has been busy this past semester, increasing diversity, equity and inclusion efforts across campus.
Miami University and Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS) announced the expansion of their partnership within the Transformative Educators Advocating Change (TEACh) Cincinnati program this fall. The program addresses the teacher shortage within CPS and nationwide, while also contributing to the growth and development of student education.
The metaverse is a series of interconnected virtual environments which users can explore through their avatars. Miami University student Blake Faulkner is capitalizing on this technology by enabling others to do what they love through his company, Bloxsmith.