Staff Writer
This year, Oxford welcomed over 4,000 first-year students, bringing many new faces to the Oxford Farmers Market, where local vendors gather to sell everything from produce to refurbished jewelry.
Miami University's Outdoor Pursuits Center offers programming and exploration opportunities for community members of all ages.
In previous years, sidewalks around the seal, the Tri-Delt Sundial and the area under Upham Arch could be seen covered in plastic confetti following graduation photoshoots. This year, water soluble confetti has offered an alternative to plastic through a university-wide initiative.
Miami hosted the 2026 SUSTAIN conference on Thursday, April 10. It brought together over 80 Cincinnati business organizations for discussion and showcased Miami's sustainability efforts along the way.
Off campus fraternities took part in a competitive aluminum can drive during the week of Green Beer Day to win the recovered aluminum costs and $500 to philanthropy.
The annual Hueston Woods maple syrup festival allows visitors a chance to learn the art and history behind maple sugaring while enjoying time in local natural areas.
Since its beginnings in 1970, Earth Day has been celebrated and honored by Miami University students. From early pushes to recognize the event locally to a vibrant annual celebration, students have been at the center of promoting the holiday.
Fernald Preserve hosted its winter bird festival last week, highlighting wildlife while bringing in new and regular visitors.
Duke Energy is the dominant energy source for buyers in Oxford. However, new options are coming in 2026.
Butler County farms are estimated to lose $213,000 per year due to natural disasters. Changing weather patterns have the potential to threaten farming practices and annual harvests.