Since the beginning of her academic career, Deborah Lyons has been fascinated by the classic languages, like Latin and Greek. Now, Lyons looks around at her once-flourishing department and wonders how it could have diminished so drastically.
For Chris Wolfe, coming back to Ohio after leaving his hometown of Cleveland Heights to attend Denison University was not the plan. But the opportunity to work at Miami University after receiving his doctorate of philosophy (Ph.D.) in cognitive psychology from the University of Pittsburgh turned into a 36-year-long career in academia.
Terri Barr, a professor of marketing, started the healthcare sales certification program three years ago; the program now boasts roughly 200 students interested in taking on roles in healthcare.
Leah Wasburn-Moses, a tenured professor at Miami University, requested a leave of absence last fall to visit her daughter who was abroad. But when the university denied her personal leave request, she was left with an unplanned semester off — and a lot of time on her hands.
During the spring of 2025, Miami University started giving out “Graduation Celebration in a Box” merchandise to admitted students in the class of 2029.
If it weren’t for Miami University’s winter Mega Fair, Miranda Walker wouldn’t have known that Miami Hope, a student-run mental health awareness organization, existed.
Honors students at Miami University received an email from the Honors College on April 7 detailing a change to the college’s current policy regarding GPA requirements.
University Senate met to hear a proposal for a new business co-major housed within the Farmer School of Business (FSB). The senate also passed a proposal to create a new major in the language department and a policy change to the combined graduate degree program at its meeting April 28.
A Talawanda High School senior with plans to attend Miami University’s School of Engineering in the fall was killed on April 22 after a house fire.
Between April 21 and 28, officers responded to 11 different incidents, according to Oxford Police Department (OPD) reports.
Jeff Berding will be giving this year’s spring commencement address. In addition to founding Cincinnati's third professional sports team, he’s held a variety of different roles throughout the community.
Registration for classes can be stressful, especially with so many options to choose from. When scanning through the course list, you might come across some interesting options. Here are some of the most unique classes to register for the fall 2025 semester.
Miami University’s Associated Student Government (ASG) continued cabinet elections during its April 22 meeting. Senators passed two standing rules amendments and a bill to restructure the senate. Senators also expressed concerns about confetti litter and student organization funding.
The University Senate heard proposals for a new major in Miami University’s education department, as well as a combined major in the language department. Additionally, the senate discussed Miami’s plans for adherence to Senate Bill 1 (S.B. 1).
Martin Dining Commons, located in North Quad, will be changed into a small recreation center and ghost kitchen, similar to Bell Tower Commons, by the beginning of next semester.
FAM and the Ohio Student Association (OSA) collaborated on a speak-out rally as part of the National Day of Action.
When Natalie walked to Tous Les Jours on Sunday, she could see Christian through the window.
For Maggie, it all started with a bet.
Elizabeth (Liz) Nassmacher-Wintrow’s life is a rom-com: her partner was her brother’s best friend, they fell in love over deep conversations on the meaning of life, and she even had her dream wedding back in December, complete with a gorgeous white dress fit for a princess. But this isn’t your average Hallmark movie. Liz is only 19 years old and a first-year business major. Nassmacher-Wintrow is one of the students at Miami University balancing their college experience with being married or engaged.
Miami University’s Associated Student Government (ASG) told student organization leaders that all tier four clubs would have to be changed to the tier three funding limits as ASG no longer had the surplus of money they relied on through an email on April 8.