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‘The teachers of our future’: How Miami is combating the local teacher shortage

By Jaclyn Wenhold | December 6, 2022

Miami University and Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS) announced the expansion of their partnership within the Transformative Educators Advocating Change (TEACh) Cincinnati program this fall. The program addresses the teacher shortage within CPS and nationwide, while also contributing to the growth and development of student education. 

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Professor, author, historian: Kimberly Hamlin influences Miami community with her work

By Anna Reier | December 4, 2022

If you ask any of Kimberly Hamlin’s students, current or former, what impact she has made on their time at Miami University, the response will be nothing short of life-changing.

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The increase in e-bikes on campus means an increase in thefts

By Taylor Stumbaugh | December 2, 2022

With the increase of electric bikes and scooters on campus, most Miami University students know to lock up their vehicle, or it will be stolen.

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Lynn Okagaki promotes a liberal education in provost forum

By Luke Macy | December 2, 2022

Lynn Okagaki, a finalist in the search for Miami University’s new provost, met with members of Miami’s Oxford campus in an open forum to answer questions on Friday, Nov. 18.

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Enrollment numbers are up, but what’s different in the Farmer School of Business?

By Olivia Patel | December 1, 2022

The shutdowns resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic put an immense strain on Miami University’s financial income, and the Farmer School of Business was no exception. To fix its vast loss of revenue, its solution was to enroll more students. 

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Oxford Tomorrow holds open house for contributions to city plan

By Luke Macy | December 1, 2022

The planning commission will review feedback before meeting on Dec. 13 to begin the plan’s adoption process. 

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Students plead guilty to Hillel vandalism

By Luke Macy | November 27, 2022

The three Miami University students who trespassed onto Miami Hillel’s property and knocked over a religious hut have accepted guilty pleas for the crime. The students will now each pay a $750 fine in addition to $1,099 owed for damages to the Sukkot which will be split between them.

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‘On Juneteenth’: Annette Gordon-Reed shares her experiences growing up Black in Texas

By Laura Giaquinto | November 23, 2022

On Nov. 10, Harvard professor Anette Gordon-Reed spoke to Miamians about her most recent book, “On Juneteenth.”

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Art Museum celebrates student artists with Student Response Exhibition awards

By Reece Hollowell | November 22, 2022

Three student artists were awarded cash prizes for their submissions to the 2022 Student Response Exhibition, a yearly student art showcase.

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MOON Co-Op innovates Oxford’s grocery capital

By Evan Stefanik | November 21, 2022

The air smells like fresh produce and delicious meats when you walk through the doors. As you move toward the vibrant and newly stocked shelves in front of you, you overhear friendly laughter coming from the checkout counter. Welcome to MOON Co-Op.

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Miami celebrates first-generation students in week of festivities

By Shr-Hua Moore | November 21, 2022

Nov. 8 is national first-generation (first-gen) celebration day, but instead of a single day, Miami University has an entire week devoted to first-gen students.

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Teaching about countries in a different country: Students experience teaching abroad

By Alice Momany | November 20, 2022

Before Caleb Wright, a mathematics and integrated math education double major, began his first year at Miami University, he knew he wanted to study abroad, but as his senior year began, he had to prepare for student teaching.

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‘There’s a community for everyone on this campus’: Miami sophomore balances school, a job and extracurriculars

By Madi Jerome | November 19, 2022

From the moment Zoe Mervis stepped on Miami University’s campus, she made it her goal to get involved in extracurriculars. 

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Withrow Hall’s Starbucks is back, and this time, it’s here to stay

By Olivia Patel | November 18, 2022

After more than two years of closure, the Starbucks in Miami University’s Withrow Hall is back and growing in popularity among North Quad students. 

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No need to leave your residence hall — Luke’s Custom Cakes will deliver right to you

By Raquel Hirsch | November 16, 2022

Luke’s Custom Cakes is a bakery in Hamilton, Ohio, which can deliver sweet treats twice a week to Miami’s campus.

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Miami University has announced four finalists for Provost

By Abby Bammerlin and Luke Macy | November 12, 2022

 After a months-long search, Miami University has announced four finalists for Provost. 

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‘Art or life’: Miami community deliberates climate protests

By Reagan Rude | November 12, 2022

The recent string of protests, which have targeted works by Picasso, Vermeer, Monet and more, have divided environmentalists and art lovers alike.

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Miami University receives Collegiate Purple Star Award for supporting veterans and military-affiliated students

By Chloe McKinney | November 11, 2022

The Collegiate Purple Star Award is given to schools that are considered military-friendly and has many variations across the United States. However, this Ohio-specific designation is different from other programs because it is a free application process. One of the groups who initiated the program was the Ohio Veterans Educational Council, an organization of public and private institutions. 

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Sam Lawrence loses to incumbent Sara Carruthers

By Riley Crabtree | November 10, 2022

Miami University sophomore Sam Lawrence lost his bid for Ohio House District 47 during the Nov. 8 midterm elections. His opponent, Republican Sara Carruthers, won 65.2% of the votes.

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‘It’s a family’: Miami band marches strongly with two shows

By Luke Macy | November 9, 2022

After starting a revolution, the Miami University Marching Band (MUMB) is on its way to New Orleans. The band has done neither of these in a literal sense, but it has incorporated both of these ideas into its two shows for the 2022 season.