Between Sept. 7 and Sept. 14, police officers responded to 23 incidents, according to the Oxford Police Department report.
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.
The University Senate discussed the Center for Artificial Intelligence (AI) at Miami, changes to the graduate council and student government updates in its meeting on Sept. 14.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Between Aug. 24 and Aug. 31, police officers responded to 33 incidents, according to the Oxford Police Department report.
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.
The University Senate reviewed administrative updates, new institutional priorities and international student regulations in its first meeting on Sept. 1.
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.
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.
Between Aug. 10 and Aug. 17, police officers responded to seven different incidents, according to the Oxford Police Department report.
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.
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.
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.
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.
On June 5, the Chicago Bears announced their plans to relocate out of Chicago to nearby Hammond, Indiana.
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.