Friends of Miami Recreation

Mission Statement

In celebration of our 30th anniversary in September of 2024 we launched the Friends of Miami Recreation program to reconnect with former staff and alumni. The first year was a huge success identifying over 7,000 individuals and 2,500 confirmed contacts that receive bi-monthly newsletters.

The RecXellence Funding campaign saw 49 generous donors total over $18,000 in contributions. Once donations hit $25,000 these funds will be endowed to create sustainable income that will power new ideas, trainings, certifications, and programs.

The number of pictures and overall data points we collected through the History of Miami Recreation project grew by 300%. This overwhelming amount of information is being sorted and organized into initiatives that will bring them to life over the next few months.

For details on our programs, contact Mike Arnos, Senior Director of Programs, at 513-529-8179 or arnosmp@MiamiOH.edu.

Our History

Since the opening of Herron Gym in 1897, Miami Recreation has been a cornerstone of campus life, evolving from its modest beginnings into the thriving Recreational Center we have today. Over the past century, we’ve built a vibrant community, connecting students and Oxford residents through wellness and shared experiences.

Here's to a century of wellness, camaraderie, and countless moments of joy! Read More.