William (Bill) Pulley, a successful businessman with deep roots in Oxford and Miami University, died on Jan. 18 of natural causes.
One of Uptown’s hottest spots for college students is the local Chipotle Mexican Grill. Soon, spring graduates will get to hear from the chain’s CEO and Miami University alum Brian Niccol at this year’s commencement ceremony.
Between Feb. 5 and Feb. 12, Oxford police responded to 13 incidents, according to the Oxford Police Department’s report.
Miami University’s Department of Comparative Religion requested its own elimination at a University Senate meeting on Monday, Feb. 12.
When you live in a college town year-round, you know two towns: the one with students and the one without. Oxford is no different.
Finding your community at college can be difficult, especially for students in marginalized populations, such as the LGBTQ+ community. These students can experience challenges finding a space to be their authentic selves without judgment. However, Miami University’s LGBTQ+ students have several ways to get involved within their community on campus.
February has become “Chili Month” in Oxford. MOON Co-op Market’s annual chili lunch is Saturday, Feb. 17, between 11.30 a.m.-2 p.m. in Oxford’s Holy Trinity Episcopal Church at the corner of Walnut and Poplar Streets. Oxford Kiwanis Club’s chili supper is Thursday, Feb. 29, between 5 - 7 p.m. at Talawanda High School.
Baernstein is the only candidate currently working for the university — the other three are external.
After the lofty goals of Miami’s branch of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) brought the organization back to Earth, this semester they are planning for a relaunch.
The Talawanda School District Board of Education passed motions for a new video wall at Talawanda High School and an updated security system at Bogan Elementary School at their monthly meeting on Thursday.
A musical trend has swept through Miami University’s residence halls. Recently, students living on campus have noticed their peers taking advantage of the pianos found in most dormitories.
Discussions of a new truck for the fire department, fresh curbs and sidewalks, and a brand new Talawanda Oxford Pantry and Social Services (TOPSS) facility took up the most of Oxford’s Feb. 6 city council meeting. Enthusiasm for these projects came from both council members and members of the community.
Oxford Community Yoga (OCY) was founded in 2021 by Jessica Lohrey, an Oxford-area native and Miami University graduate who returned to the town during the COVID-19 pandemic. She saw a need for a yoga studio after noticing that Root Yoga (a previous Oxford studio) had closed its doors.
With inflation, skyrocketing tuition and high interest rates, more and more students are feeling cash-strapped. Keep more money in your pocket with these tips.
The College of Arts and Science (CAS) at Miami University began searching for a new dean in October 2023. The position is now narrowed down to four candidates: Renée Baernstein, Melissa Gregory, Matthew Smith and David Hemmer.
When Céilí Doyle toured Miami University as a high school senior, all she knew was that she wanted to write. What she didn’t know is where writing would take her — literally.
Today, Brick Street Bar is a staple of the Uptown experience for Miami students. Still, you can tell from a glance at the building that there may be more history there than meets the eye.
Recently, Miami University has undergone a significant number of deanship changes within various departments, with a search still underway in the College of Arts and Science (CAS). The hiring process for these positions is extensive to ensure that the best candidates are selected.
In the year since then, AI technology has inspired countless think pieces about the future of education and forced professors to adapt.
With troubles beginning almost a year ago, Oxford’s fire department continues to struggle with its financial deficit caused by stretching its services thin. Oxford’s fire and EMS services currently serve Oxford, Hanover and Riley townships, as well as more than 16,000 students enrolled at Miami University living in Oxford.