Exploring the Rockies
By Sam Norton | September 7, 2024The night had been cold and windy, and I was glad my tent stakes had stayed in the ground. The ground I slept on was rough and rocky, and it had been six days since my last shower.
The night had been cold and windy, and I was glad my tent stakes had stayed in the ground. The ground I slept on was rough and rocky, and it had been six days since my last shower.
Miami University will welcome Rob Bilott, the revered lawyer portrayed in the movie "Dark Waters'" for the annual Gene and Carol Willeke Frontiers in Environmental Sciences Distinguished lecture on Wednesday, Sept. 11 at 5:30 pm.
Whether you're a first-year student adjusting to college life or a returning student eager to expand your horizons, there are many ways to contribute to sustainability efforts at Miami University.
There is so much more to Miami University than its red brick exterior — specifically, the hidden gems of its natural areas. From the wildflowers of Silvoor Biological Sanctuary to the swinging bridge along Bachelor Loop, there is an abundance of nature to explore.
Upon returning to campus this fall, students will see new construction outside Miami University’s Millett Hall.
Learn about ShareFest, the local nonprofit that takes student trash during move out and donates it to people in the Oxford community.
Under the Upham Arch and in front of the seal, the class of 2024 is taking photos to capture the excitement of their accomplishments. However, one popular element of these photoshoots has become controversial.
Staff writer Sarah Kennel goes behind the scenes at the Limper Geology Museum located in Shideler Hall to learn how the museum receives donations.
Oxford observes Earth Day 2024 with several activities, including EarthFest on Saturday, April 20, beginning at 10 a.m., in Oxford Memorial Park. Adjacent to EarthFest, Oxford’s weekly Farmers Market operates on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon.
This two-day event brought together a diverse group of speakers and educators to discuss environmental justice with Miami University students, and ended the first day with a renowned author of environmental history.
As we ditch our winter coats for t-shirts, how much thought are we putting into our shopping choices?
EarthFest 2024 will be a welcome sight for those who attend annually. Yet this year, festival goers will be greeted with quite a different event.
Adorning the hallway leading to the Hefner Museum of Natural History are vibrant water color paintings displaying different aspects of a vital part of marine ecosystems: coral.
The Donald W. Fritz Pavilion was crowded with students and faculty eagerly anticipating a lecture from the eighth speaker in the 2023/2024 Altman Lecture Series.
Female Miami faculty reflect on the challanges they have faced in their respective STEM fields.
The upcoming Bachelor hall renovations include the goal of achieving silver LEED status. Learn more about what this means and the steps Miami takes to make its buildings more eco-friendly here.
Tucked away on the ground level of Upham Hall, more than 300 metal cabinets, filled to the brim with manila folders, spread across three floors. Although bland on the outside, the inside contains a treasure trove of dried plant specimens collected from some of the most remote places on the globe.
English professor Michelle Navakas uses science and literature to encourage her students to approach the climate crisis from all angles.