For people recovering from a substance use disorder, reentering society can feel like suddenly being forced to live your life with your non-dominant hand, only 30 times harder. It’s a slow, often frustrating process that is only exacerbated by being constantly surrounded by people who can’t relate to you.
Miami University is much like other American colleges. There's crime and underage drinking, but also sexual assault on and around campus. Nearly two-thirds of college students are sexually harassed, and among college women, nine out of 10 victims of rape and sexual assault know their offender.
The American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE) announced on Jan. 22, 2025, that it had selected Miami University’s TEACh Cincinnati program as the recipient of its inaugural “Increasing Educator Diversity: Promising Practice Award.”
Hailey Roth came to Miami University last fall excited about the many opportunities of college life. A local to Bethesda, Maryland, Roth saw college as her opportunity to break out of her hometown mold and start something new: a new living situation, different classes, a fresh environment and most importantly, new friends.
Of the 24 Interfraternity Council fraternity chapters at Miami, 21 occupy off-campus houses associated with the university. These chapter houses allow second-year fraternity men to live off campus, so long as they and their chapter are in good standing with the university. But sorority women do not have the same opportunity.
President-elect Donald Trump secured his victory last night over Vice President Kamala Harris. His supporters are overwhelmed with excitement, while Harris’s supporters are left in shock. In Butler County, 36% voted for Harris, and 62% voted for Trump.
Director of Admissions Bethany Perkins and Assistant Vice President of Research and Analytics Steve Graunke announced that admissions to Miami University will remain test-optional at the University Senate meeting on Dec. 2.
Miami University’s Information Technology Services recently expanded its technological offerings with three new artificial intelligence (AI) tools: Google Gemini, Zoom AI Companion and Webex AI Assistant.
For first-year students in the Farmer School of Business, going to class is no laughing matter.
Most days, Jessica Rivera is busy teaching one-on-one voice lessons, attending meetings with music department faculty and helping prospective students learn about the music program at Miami University.
At its Nov. 19 meeting, Oxford City Council reviewed proposals for cutting the amount of convention tax funds from 100% to 50% given to “Enjoy Oxford.”
For nearly 60 years, Millett Hall has served as the home for the Miami University RedHawks men’s and women’s basketball and volleyball teams.
Two members of Miami University’s Planning Committee appeared before the University Senate on Monday, Nov. 18, to advocate for a cautious approach to modifying campus green spaces in response to development plans proposed by the university administration
Throughout parent’s weekends, move-in and graduation, one consistent complaint arises year after year – a lack of lodging options. With more than 16,500 undergraduate students, Oxford has just 379 hotel rooms.
Senators of Miami University’s Associated Student Government (ASG) proposed changes to secretarial roles in their upcoming bill to restructure the senate during its meeting on Nov. 12. Senators also brought forward student concerns regarding Miami dining.
Ron Stevens, director of the Miami University Art Center, watched his daughter grow up swimming in the Billings Natatorium. Now, his desk overlooks what used to be the middle of the pool.
Since 2019, Miami University’s New Wave Theatre has been offering students a way to bring their creative visions to life, providing aspiring theater professionals with hands-on experience in writing, directing and producing their own plays and musicals — all while creating a sense of community in the process.
Buried deep in Miami University’s Use of University Property policies is Section 9, which outlines something few students likely know: camping on Miami property is strictly prohibited.
The Spotlight Tours of Miami University hosted a celebration and commemoration of the 60th anniversary of Freedom Summer, titled “Through Their Lens; Photographing Freedom Summer.”
Considering the impact their choices at registration will have on their next few months at Miami University, the process can be just as challenging as it is rewarding.