Miami department chair earns national recognition from USSEA
Amanda Alexander cited for art education work both in U.S. and internationally
CCA Quick Notes
Miami University Symphony Orchestra presents “Miami’s Got Talent”
The concert takes place on Friday, March 13, at 7:30 p.m. in Hall Auditorium. Admission is free and open to the public, and tickets are not required.
Promotion and tenure granted to 35
Miami University's board of trustees approved the promotion and/or tenure of 32 faculty members and three librarians at its Feb. 27 meeting
Musician's well-being includes the whole body
As part of the CCA Wellness Week, guest clinician Dr. Jason Gross led an engaging whole-body workshop for students in the Music department this past Thursday. Dr. Gross is a local chiropractor, own...
Creative Career Day connects students with creative professionals
Representatives from 16 different organization are scheduled to attend
‘The Dragon Dream Album’: Aaron Pergram and the sound of cultural connection
Miami assistant professor of Bassoon releases album
RCCAM collection objects on view in four museums throughout the world
Starting in 1978, the Richard and Carole Cocks Art Museum (RCCAM) began fostering dialogue with the visual arts, both local and global. This is achieved through our collections, exhibitions, educat...
Visiting artists join music faculty for Go For Baroque recital
Feb. 24 is "Go For Baroque," an oboe recital of Professor Andrea Ridilla, with guest Italian harpsichordist Giacomo Benedetti, who will also play solo pieces of Italian Baroque music. Gue...
Sing with the Spring 2026 Miami Choral Collective
Members of the greater Oxford community are warmly invited to join the Miami Choral Collective, a vibrant, intergenerational community choir dedicated to musical artistry, connection, and joy. Rehe...
Winners announced in the 2026 Miami University Young Painters Competition for the $10,000 Yeck Award
Hannah Keats’ winning painting will become part of the Miami University 21st Century Painting Collection
May Khalife will receive the honor during March ceremony held in Chicago
Miami employees recognized for 15, 25, 30 years of service
'They provide a stability and unity to Miami that makes it a special place to all of us,' Miami University President Gregory Crawford said
Presenting the RedHawk50 class of 2025!
The award honors the fastest-growing private companies founded or led by Miami University alumni
Miami University dance program selected for DanceCincinnati26 festival
Ashley Goos, director of Miami University’s Dance program, has been selected to perform in DanceCincinnati26, an adjudicated festival highlighting professional and emerging choreography f...
Five students, alumni named Fulbright Semifinalists
Five Miami students and alumni are semifinalists in the 2026-2027 Fulbright U.S. Student Program competition. Two undergraduates, one graduate student, and two alumni have been recommended by the U...
From Cello to CEO: Building the Foundation for Leadership in the Arts
Accountancy minor using skills to plan for future in music leadership
Liz Martin-Malikian Appointed to AIA Ohio Board as Schools Director
Liz Martin-Malikian, Chair and Professor of Architecture and Interior Design at Miami University, has been appointed to serve as Schools Director on the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Ohio ...
‘there are no dead people’ blurs the boundaries of theater and performance art
In Miami University’s senior capstone, students don’t just learn about arts management; they practice it in real life. This semester, our class partnered with Enjoy Oxford, Oxfo...
Miami students earn high marks at long-running sewing competition
Janel Bartee and Tatiana Fecowycz were both finalists in the ASDP Student Design Challenge
A Creative surge at Miami: The behind-the-scenes work fueling opportunity for CCA students
Center for Career Exploration and Success support College of Creative Arts students through networking events, resume building sessions, and off-campus trips
Focus and poise, on the court and in the studio
Amber Tretter, a junior on Miami’s women’s basketball team, balances sports, craft, and creativity.
Changing conversations: Tammy Kernodle helps shape the discussion around music
Miami Distinguished Professor of Music recently selected as Honorary Member of American Musicological Society
Miami makes presence known at NATS with largest ever group
Ten Miami students earn honors at singing competition
Art Education students and faculty present at 2025 OAEA Conference, win awards
Six Art Education students gave presentations and participated in the 2025 Ohio Art Education Association (OAEA) Conference in Columbus, Ohio, Nov. 13-14. Students included: seniors Ellen Long, Rya...
Headline Highlights: Miami and Miamians in the news in November
Our editors' picks provide a snapshot of recent news media coverage
Graduate Research Forum 2025: Top presenter awards
Top oral and poster presentations selected from the 17th annual forum held Nov. 7
December 4 Concert Update - Due to unforeseen circumstances, tonight's Miami University Symphony Orchestra: 'A Celebration of Women Composers' concert at Hall Auditorium is CANCELED.
Holiday Sounds and an Art Sale fill Campus as Miami University Rings in the Season
Enjoy one or more of five concerts plus an Art Sale this week on Miami's Oxford Campus
The Richard and Carole Cocks Art Museum announces leadership transition
Director and chief curator of the Richard and Carole Cocks Art Museum (RCCAM) Jack Green will be stepping down from his role at the end of 2025. Since joining Miami University in 2021, Green has le...
Arts in Action ignites creative spark with trip to Cincinnati
CCA-focused initiative takes Miami students to visit area employers
‘Falling for Miami’ photo contest winners selected
More than 250 entries were submitted; winning photos spotlighted natural beauty on campus
Miami University launches new BA in Art
Degree approved by Ohio Department of Higher Education; will offer concentrations in Art History, Fashion Design, and Studio Art
Alum Robert A. Siebenaller named AIA Toledo 2025 Architect of the Year
Robert A. Siebenaller, AIA, has been named AIA Toledo’s 2025 Architect of the Year for his 41-year career focused on creating meaningful, wellness-centered spaces. His work spans healthca...
Miami University Symphony Orchestra wins The American Prize for Orchestra Performance, 2025
MUSO director Ricardo Averbach also won second place in The American Prize for Orchestral Conducting (College/University Division)
Mutts Gone Nuts Unleashed! Brings the Fun (and the Fur) to Oxford!
Get ready for a paw-fect night out! On Tuesday, Nov. 18 at 7:30 p.m., the Miami University Performing Arts Series welcomes Mutts Gone Nuts Unleashed! to Hall Auditorium in Oxford for an unforgettab...
All aboard for mystery: Miami University Theatre presents “Murder on the Orient Express”
The Miami University Department of Theatre invites audiences to step into a world of luxury, intrigue, and locked-room suspense with its upcoming production of Agatha Christie’s Murder on...
Andrea Ridilla, professor of oboe in the Department of Music at Miami University will assume her new role as President in April 2026. The College of Music Society’s Great Lakes Chapter e...
Miami University faculty collaborate on international art installation in Venice
Last month, a Venetian palazzo hosted an artwork born at the College of Creative Arts. Convening Stories at the Crossroads is a multi-channel video and sound installation by Professor of Architectu...
Community Photo Exhibition Call for submissions
The Richard and Carole Cocks Art Museum (RCCAM), Miami University Art Center, and the Oxford Community Arts Center (OCAC) invite you to share your story through photography. This exhibition, presen...
Robin Spielberg Brings Music, Mindfulness, and More to Miami University
Internationally celebrated pianist and composer Robin Spielberg will visit both Miami University’s Oxford and Hamilton campuses this November for a series of uplifting events exploring th...
Student Response Exhibition winners announced: “Bridging Generational Gaps”
The Richard and Carole Cocks Art Museum (RCCAM) and the Department of Art at Miami University is pleased to announce the winners of the 2025 Student Response Exhibition (SRE): Bridging Generational...
Matt Omasta, Ph.D., professor and chair of the Department of Theatre at Miami University, has been awarded a $300,000 contract to lead a three-year program assessment of Imagination Stage’...
Submit your photo for the ‘Falling for Miami’ photo contest by Oct. 25
Don’t miss out on the chance to win one of the special Miami-themed prize packages: Submit your photo by 11:59 p.m. Saturday
Miami associate professor releases new album
Per Bloland worked for a decade on ‘Shadows of the Electric Moon’
Two new exhibitions open Oct. 16 at Hiestand Galleries
Join us for an evening of art, insight, and inspiration at Hiestand Galleries.
Students bridge generational divides in new exhibition
On view in the Art Building Lobby, Sept. 30–Nov. 2
‘Falling for Miami’ photo contest continues through Oct. 25
Photo contest is open to the entire Miami community; winner receives $450 Miami-themed prize package
New Fashion Institute will act as bridge between university and industry
Technology, business of fashion two key areas for growth
Accolades and Achievements
Alumna wins the $10,000 Yeck Award; exhibition is on view at the Hiestand Galleries through Oct. 6
College of Creative Arts welcomes first-year students with creative kickoff
The College of Creative Arts (CCA) launched the new academic year in style during Welcome Weekend on August 24, hosting an outdoor gathering designed to celebrate community, creativity, and connect...
2025 Young Sculptors Competition Award awardees announced
Our 2025 Young Sculptors Competition Award awardees were announced on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, in the Hiestand Galleries by the 2025 Juror Sohrab Mohebbi, Director of SculptureCenter in New York. Th...
Miami University’s Honors College teams up with Project Dragonfly for first time
Zeb Baker, inaugural dean for the Honors College, calls it 'a partnership that we intend to grow and build for years to come’
Showcase your ‘Falling for Miami’ moments in fall photo contest
Photo contest — open to the entire Miami community — kicks off during Miami’s Homecoming Weekend and runs through Oct. 25
This Halloween, Miami University is bringing a classic monster back to life in a way you’ve never experienced before! The Miami University Symphony Orchestra will present its first-ever H...
Miami University Hosts Art and Design Day for Future Artists and Designers
The Department of Art at Miami University invites high school students and prospective transfer students to experience what it means to be a RedHawk artist during Art & Design Day, held Saturda...
Miami Marching Band Always ‘Brings The Hype’
Coming off performances at Bengals home opener and Miami Football home opener, Miami University Marching Band looks ahead to exciting Homecoming weekend
CCA’s new institute looks for creative ways to solve problems
Plans for Institute for Innovation in Arts and Design started to take shape following 2024 fall semester
Student opportunities highlight Miami-Bengals partnership
University is official education partner of the NFL franchise
Miami University Citizenship and Democracy Week events, Sept. 15-22
The 10th annual series of events commemorates the anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution on Sept. 17, 1787
Professors in Music and Kinesiology are mapping violinists’ playing techniques to prevent overuse injuries and improve performance habits
Miami Symphony Orchestra, Wind Ensemble to perform at OMEA conference in January
Selections are part of ‘very special year’ of music for the university
Miami students marching to the beat of independent drum corps
Experience combines music, athleticism, and visual storytelling
10 new things Miami University students will see in the 2025-2026 academic year
New dining concepts, a Rec Center satellite, 100 textbooks on reserve, and more
RCCAM Reopens August 26 with Department of Art Faculty and Alumni Exhibition
The Richard and Carole Cocks Art Museum (RCCAM) at Miami University is excited to welcome visitors back on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, with the opening of our new featured exhibition: the Department ...
Miami Alumni celebrate 60 years of connection at benefit wine tasting for the Performing Arts Series
The Performing Arts Series hosted “A Summer Swirl with Jack Keegan Wine Tasting Fundraiser” in collaboration with Miami University’s Alumni Weekend. The wildly success...
Miami students create interactive website about Freedom Summer civil rights campaign
Interactive website transports viewers to 1964 to experience Freedom Summer
Miami University Performing Arts Series awarded Ohio Arts Council FY26 Sustainability Grant
At the start of its 90th season, Miami University’s Performing Arts Series has been awarded a prestigious Sustainability Grant from the Ohio Arts Council (OAC). Over the next four years, ...
Miami welcomes incoming class of Presidential Fellows
30 exceptional students hail from hometowns in 12 states and three countries
Headline Highlights: Miami and Miamians in the news in July
Our editors' picks provide a snapshot of recent news media coverage
Professor Andrea Ridilla shines internationally
From the Concert Hall to the Jury Panel, Miami University’s Andrea Ridilla continues to inspire and elevate the art of oboe.
Miami Wind Ensemble to perform during national conference
Group was selected following a blind peer review
Miami University hires alumnus to launch new fashion institute
Jamie Schisler ’96 will establish the institute to create industry partnerships and support student organizations and degree programs
Miami University Music Alumni Spotlight: Maximillian Jansen
Most recently, Max secured First Place and the Robert E. Ludwig Award at the 48th Lyndon Woodside Oratorio-Solo Competition, a prestigious national contest that celebrates excellence in oratorio pe...
Annual student fashion show showcases record number of designers
The 19th annual runway event saw over 100 looks created by 20 student designers
Music business students develop Gen Z marketing campaigns for record label
Students across two classes collaborated with Colemine Records to create research-based marketing strategies for the label’s upcoming album release
Miami’s NAfME chapter earns national award
University honored for recruitment by music education organization
Momentum Dancers Shine at Prestigious Ohio Dance Festival
Miami University’s Department of Theatre is celebrating the success of its dance concert, Momentum. A piece from the concert, Julia Brisken’s work Held By Distance, was selected...
Public invited to free final concerts of the Alan Fraser Piano Institute
The Miami University community and the public are invited to attend two special concluding concerts presented by the 2025 Alan Fraser Piano Institute. These concerts will be held on Friday, July 4,...
Six Miamians receive Fulbright grants
Another Miami student selected for Fulbright UK Summer Institutes
Assistant Professor Jeff Kruth is among twelve scholars selected by The Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) for its 2025 cohort for the Academy for Public Scholarship on the Bu...
Our editors' picks provide a snapshot of recent news media coverage
Authors, Accolades, and Achievements
Art, Exploration, and Open Doors: Don’t miss your last chance to visit the Art Museum before June 7!
Oxford, OH – The Richard and Carole Cocks Art Museum at Miami University is open through Saturday, June 7, 2025, and we're inviting everyone to experience visual arts and culture from aro...
Ricardo Averbach and MUSO named national finalist in three categories of the 2025 American Prize
The American Prize, established in 2009, honors the highest level of achievements in classical music across the United States.
Kappa Kappa Psi enhances student resources with Presser Hall project
The Membership Candidates of the Kappa Kappa Psi Honors Band Fraternity, Beta Rho class, have completed their 2025 service project: the installation of a music library shelf in Presser Hall. The sh...
New student-led mural unveiled at Newport on the Levee with a city celebration
A first-of-its-kind art class shows what’s possible when creativity meets community
RCCAM Celebrates Exceptional Contributions at Annual Recognition Ceremony
Oxford, OH – The Richard and Carole Cocks Art Museum (RCCAM) recently honored outstanding individuals and organizations for their significant contributions to the museum and the community...
Announcing the Winners of the Spring 2025 HWC Writing Contest
We are thrilled to announce the winners of the Spring 2025 Howe Writing Center Writing Contest! This semester’s contest invited Miami writers to produce a poem that explores both the exterior...
Music Professor Tammy Kernodle receives musicology honors
Miami University Distinguished Professor Tammy Kernodle, Ph.D., has recently been honored with two awards in the field of musicology. Kernodle received the Distinguished Service Award from the Soci...
On April 19, 2025, students in Miami University’s Advanced Analysis (MUS 406) course collaborated with the MetroParks of Butler County to create a musical performance centered around the ...
At the 2025 Miami Women’s Leadership Symposium, Howe Center Director Elizabeth Wardle and Miami alumna Ruth Milligan shared the story behind Writing Rediscovered and The Motivated Speaker, tw...
Students document Costa Rica study abroad experience in photo exhibit
Students from Miami University recently presented a photography exhibit reflecting their participation in Pura Vida: Education and Community in Costa Rica, a J-Term study abroad program led by Prof...
Art and wellness at Miami University - Spring 2025
New Therapeutic Art Program for Miami students
Authors, Accolades, and Achievements
Graduate Student Spotlight: Kelley Booze
Booze celebrates a series of major artistic achievements nationally and internationally.
Graduate Student Spotlight: Bubly Barna
Bubly showcases artistic narratives on international stage.
CCA Faculty Unite in Cross-Disciplinary Sensemaking Series to Envision Future of Arts Education
This spring, faculty across Miami University’s College of Creative Arts (CCA) participated in a multi-week “Sensemaking” series to collaboratively rethink the CCA student experien...
Sounds of spring: Student ensemble concerts, theater, dance, festivals, and more
Enjoy one — or all — of these end-of-semester performances
Miami University hosts 2025 Preservice Art Education Conference
15 institutions were represented among 80-plus attendees
Art Students Receive 2025 President’s Distinguished Service Award
Two College of Creative Arts students are among 19 Miami University seniors honored for their service work with the 2025 President’s Distinguished Service Award. The awards were presented...
22 TCPL faculty promoted to teaching, clinical professors, and associate lecturers
They join 40 tenure-track faculty and six librarians whose promotion and/or tenure were approved earlier this spring
Springtime sparks creativity at Miami University’s CCA sector with Sparkfest 2025
Miami University’s College of Creative Arts will host the fourth annual Sparkfest, a public festival of student creativity, from 12 to 5 p.m. Friday, April 25, in the courtyard outside th...
Ricardo Averbach named finalist for the American Prize in Conducting, 2026
Miami University proudly announces that Ricardo Averbach, DMA, Director of Orchestral Studies, has been named a finalist for The American Prize in Conducting (college/university orchestra division)...
CCA welcomes new Architecture and Interior Design chair
Elizabeth Martin-Malikian brings an extensive background of practice, education, and leadership to Miami University.
Miami University Percussion Ensemble presents its Spring 2025 concert
On Wednesday, April 15th, 7:30pm at Hall Auditorium in Oxford, the Miami University Percussion Ensemble, directed by Michael LaMattina, will present its Spring 2025 concert. The program explores un...
Princeton Review ranks Miami as one of top schools for game design
University is in top 30 overall, No. 8 among public schools
Miami University Symphony Orchestra Student Spotlight: Grace Koo
The position of concertmaster in an orchestra is an important and prestigious chair for a violinist to hold. In recent years at Miami University, a violinist majoring in music is usually who earns ...
Miami University Symphony Orchestra Alumni Spotlight: Theadora Bowne
Theadora Bowne graduated from Miami University in 2024 with a Bachelor’s of Music in Cello Performance. She is now pursuing a Masters degree in Performance at San Francisco Conservatory o...
Mullenix to step down as provost and return to teaching
After 19 years as an administrator, Mullenix returns to roots in College of Creative Arts
RedHawk50 class of 2024 introduced, celebrated at Cincinnati's Music Hall
The top 50 private companies founded or led by Miamians were announced Friday.
Music student Cole Kubesch named 2024-25 Presser Scholar
Miami University music student Cole Kubesch has been named the 2024-25 Presser Scholar, a prestigious award recognizing outstanding musical and academic achievement. Selected through a nomination p...
‘Between Love and Obsession: A Season’s Final Notes’
Miami University Symphony Orchestra concert April 26 will feature the work of Gabe Hardman, winner of the Miami University Composition Competition.
Art Museum receives America 250-Ohio Grant Funds for Culture Crops Photography Project
The Richard and Carole Cocks Art Museum (RCCAM) at Miami University, is pleased to announce its successful in obtaining a $12,500 ‘Buckeye’ grant from the America 250 - Ohio Com...
Featured Student: Reilly Powers
Miami senior Reilly Powers has been elected NAEA Preservice Division Director-Elect for the National Arts Education Association (NAEA), making history as the first Miami student to serve in this ro...
CCA alum Bo Bridges partners with Cosm to present ocean experience in Shared Reality
"Big Wave: No Room for Error," is an immersive 60-minute oceanic experience premiering on March 15, 2025. This Cosm Studios Original captures surfers confronting some of the world's most formidable...
Promotion and tenure granted to 46
Miami University's board of trustees approved the promotion and/or tenure of 39 faculty members and six librarians at its Feb. 28 meeting . An additional faculty member was conferred tenure a...
Miami Choral Collective Invites Campus and Community to Connect in Song
The Miami Choral Collective, a new collaboration between the Miami University Department of Music and the Miami University Performing Arts Series, is set to hold its first spring rehearsal on Wedne...
CCA student Micah Ballard wins 2024 Dolphy Prize for Composition
College of Creative Arts student Micah Ballard has been awarded the prestigious 2024 Dolphy Prize for his composition Forest Fantasie, a dynamic and immersive piece that explores the beauty of natu...
Miami University Symphony Orchestra Presents “Miami’s Got Talent”
The Miami University Symphony Orchestra (MUSO), under the baton of Maestro Ricardo Averbach, proudly presents its spring concert, Miami’s Got Talent. This extraordinary program celebrates the...
Winners announced in the 2025 Miami University Young Painters Competition for the $10,000 Yeck Award
Brach Tiller’s winning painting will become part of the Miami University 21st Century Painting Collection
See Momentum: A Dance and Movement Concert
All showings will be in Gates-Abegglen Theatre
See William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night's Dream April 30-May 4
Miami University Theatre invites audiences to experience William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night's Dream, directed by Lewis Magruder. This production runs from April 30- May 4 in Gates-Ab...
Fourteen Miami students, alumni named Fulbright semifinalists
Fourteen Miami students and alumni are semifinalists in the 2025-2026 Fulbright U.S. Student Program competition. Nine undergraduates, three graduate students, and two alumni have been recommended ...
Miami University Marching Band takes center stage during Arizona Bowl
The Miami University Marching Band was front and center during the Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl presented by Gin & Juice by Dre and Snoop.
Miami associate professor takes on lead editor role for prestigious art history journal
Jordan Fenton leads Ohio editorial board for African Arts
Eight Miami students named Gilman Scholars
Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarships help fund study abroad experiences.
Miami University to Host Alan Fraser Institute Summer 2025
The event will take place across two sessions: June 29–July 5 and July 6–12
Miami students lead a masterclass in mural art for Newport, Kentucky
Students gain real-world experience through a shared artistic vision that beautifies a local community
Miami University Marching Band to share the spotlight with Snoop Dogg at the Arizona Bowl
Game will be broadcast on The CW Network on Dec. 28
Miami students rejuvenate Over-the-Rhine community center
New kitchenette, redesigned office space help Peaslee Neighborhood Center celebrate its 40th birthday
Congratulations to the Fall 2024 Faculty Writing Fellows Cohort
The Howe Center for Writing Excellence and Howe Writing Across the Curriculum (HWAC) program welcome Miami faculty members as new Faculty Writing Fellows alumni.
Miami University student calls on peers to join relationship app design and sales team
Finance and Entrepreneurship major Andy Robbins is looking to grow his app, currently available on the App Store.
Richard Cocks to receive honorary degree during Fall Commencement
Richard Cocks, along with three honorees, will receive the Doctor of Humane Letters honorary degree during the Fall 2024 Commencement at 3 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, at Millett Hall in Oxford, ...
Assistant Professor of Art Richard W. James showcases solo exhibition at Weston Art Gallery
Richard W. James, an accomplished faculty member in Miami University's Department of Art, is making waves in the art community with his solo exhibition, No True Scotsman, now on display at the West...
Phill Alexander remembered as ‘a trailblazer’ in college esports
Assistant professor of Emerging Technology in Business + Design was a pioneer in esports curriculum
Alumni Spotlight: Makenzie Knore ('24)
Music alumna releases debut piano collection inspired by campus life
College of Creative Arts Dean Ryan Fisher appointed to Cincinnati Youth Choir board
Ryan Fisher, Dean of Miami University’s College of Creative Arts, has been appointed to the board of the Cincinnati Youth Choir (CYC), one of the nation’s leading community yout...
Miami University Symphony Orchestra presents “Symphonic Fireworks” concert ahead of Thanksgiving
The Miami University Symphony Orchestra (MUSO) is thrilled to announce its upcoming concert, Symphonic Fireworks, on Monday, November 25, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. in Hall Auditorium. This dynamic event w...
Sculptures installed at Marquardt Middle School in student collaboration project
The four sculptures designed and created in the vision of Miami students and Chicago middle schoolers were dedicated and placed this fall
Miami University Choraliers win national recognition
Miami University is proud to announce that the Miami University Choraliers, under the direction of conductor Robyn Lana, have been awarded third place in the American Prize in Choral Performance, i...
Music instructor Lisa Ericksen to vocal coach musical at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
Miami University adjunct professor, Lisa Ericksen, is lending her expertise as a Vocal Coach for the highly-anticipated world premiere of Rutka at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park. This powerful in...
Headline Highlights: Miami and Miamians in the news in October
Our editors' picks provide a snapshot of recent news media coverage
Authors, Accolades, and Achievements
Glee Club alumnus reflects on musical journey, memories, and the bond of song
John Clover, a Miami University alumnus from the Class of 1970, recently shared memories from his transformative years as a member of the Miami University Men’s Glee Club. Clover̵...
Miami alumna’s graphic design skills on display from Paris to Cleveland
Art director enjoying fast-paced environment with NBA’s Cavaliers
Sculpting the strange with Dan Chudzinski ’07
CCA alumnus realizes the mythological and strange through his sculpture work
Art Education junior Isabella Obradovich has built a following for her art; now she wants to use her learned experiences to help others grow too
Miami students map out their path to BLINK festival
Largest public light and art event in the country is Oct. 17-20 in Cincinnati
Miami Online: Meet Miami University’s reinvented online campus
System-wide unification of online academic programs launches new era of education at Miami
Sophomore Music Education students get a hands-on drumline experience
Last week, sophomore Music Education students in Percussion Methods experienced firsthand what it's like to march in a drumline. Professor Chris Tanner, instructor for the course, recruited two mem...
“Verlin Pulley: The Remaking of a Man” is an original student work by junior Theatre and Creative Writing double major Max Kaufman and directed by junior Psychology major Bradl...
Dalí Quartet in the Gallery: Watch Masters at Work
Free Concert and Open Masterclass at Miami University’s Richard and Carole Cocks Art Museum
Sing with us: Miami University Choral Collective
We are excited to invite Miami University students, faculty, staff, and the Oxford community to join the Miami University Choral Collective!
Headline Highlights: Miami and Miamians in the news in September
Our editors' picks provide a snapshot of recent news media coverage
Miami remains among top 3 public schools for Undergraduate Teaching
University recognized in several U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges categories
Cross cultural pedagogy: A Brazilian adventure
In the College of Creative Arts, connections of all kinds occur on a daily basis. There are the obvious ones, between a student and professor, or between peers in a class. When those connections ex...
Director of Dance and alumna present at national conference
Director of Dance and alumna present at national conference Assistant teaching professor and director of dance Ashley Goos presented at the National Dance Educators Organization conference in New ...
Miami University Symphony Orchestra to inaugurate 121st season with a special dedication concert
The Miami University Symphony Orchestra is proud to announce the opening concert of its 121st season, dedicated to the Daniel Pearl World Music Days Festival. The performance will take place on Sat...
Oxford, OH – Miami University Performing Arts Series is honored to host the renowned Fisk Jubilee Singers for a special performance on Friday, September 20, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. in...
Headline Highlights: Miami and Miamians in the news in August
Check out our weekly Miami Media Highlights on the Miami University News website.
MFA student Sarah-Faith Strait to show in Virginia
IN MOTION is a continuation of Sarah-Faith Strait’s life-long investment in the image of the horse. This might be an obsession. In this exhibition, the horse undergoes a series of materia...
Authors, Accolades, and Achievements
cara hinh ’16 named Associate Artistic Director for Indiana Repertory Theatre
Ahead of the Indiana Repertory Theatre’s 52nd Season, the Theatre has hired cara hinh (they/she) as the new Associate Artistic Director... Read on
‘The SATs have never been about equity,' writes Pepper Stetler for Inside Higher Ed
The history of the SAT raises questions about how we value and measure intelligence, writes the author of the new book, 'A Measure of Intelligence'
Miami University’s College of Creative Arts is proud to announce that three faculty members from the Arts Management and Arts Entrepreneurship program have been selected to develop an inn...
Ten new things Miami University students will see in the 2024-2025 academic year
New dining concepts, a walk-in tech support center, and more
With urban internship experience, Miami students learn to become community leaders
Civic engagement, leadership development part of Urban Leadership Internship Program
MUMB Prepares for Exciting 2024 Season
A note from Dr. Ryan Yahl, Director of Athletic Bands
Professor of Art Tracy Featherstone exhibits at the Art Academy of Cincinnati
The Art Academy of Cincinnati is pleased to present Green Kitchen, an exhibition of artworks by Tracy Featherstone.
Theatre students Lewis and Nguyen win National Award from Broadway Green Alliance
Theatre students Lauren Lewis and Minh Nguyen have been awarded the College Green Captain Prize for Achievement in Greener Theatre from the Broadway Green Alliance. The award honors students for ex...
Miami University's Richard and Carole Cocks Art Museum (RCCAM) unveils new Brand Identity
The Richard and Carole Cocks Art Museum at Miami University is proud to announce the launch of its new brand identity, reflecting the museum's distinctive architectural design and commitment t...
Art and Its Markets Course enhances Art Museum’s Collections with focus on Women Artists
The Richard and Carole Cocks Art Museum (RCCAM) at Miami University recently acquired three artworks thanks to successful acquisition proposals presented by students in the Spring 2024 Art and Its ...
Authors, Accolades, and Achievements
Lucy Smothers Wins Prestigious $30,000 Angelo Donghia Foundation Scholarship
Imagine a new kind of farmers market that invites you to create community with neighbors over a cup of coffee or a love of books. Miami University interior design student Lucy Smothers did exactly...
Theatre and AMAE students find success with The Broadway Green Alliance
Lauren Lewis and Minh Nguyen were announced as winners of the annual College Green Captain Award. The College Green Captain Program supports students and faculty at the collegiate level who are pas...
MFA Student Selected for Prestigious Juried Show in New York City
Ryan Kerr’s work has been selected to show at Susan Eley Fine Art in New York City.
Rachelle Swan and students create mural honoring Ghanaian art
Amity Elementary's 6th-grade class, guided by student teacher Rachelle Swan, created a stunning mural inspired by Ghanaian artist El Anatsui. The project, which incorporated themes of community and...
From converting work spaces to living space and a return to walkable cities, renovations of older commercial buildings are fundamentally changing the character of our cities for the better, writes ...
Assistant Professor Jessica Rivera finds success at the Cincinnati Opera
Miami University's Department of Music is proud to announce the recent success of Assistant Professor Jessica Rivera in her major role in last week's production of Don Giovanni with the Cincinnati ...
Headline Highlights: Miami and Miamians in the news in May
Our editors' picks provide a snapshot of recent news media coverage
Anna Martin, B.A. in Architecture received the award in May.
Pepper Stetler in the New York Times: ‘Disabled Adults Shouldn’t Have to Pay This Price to Marry’
Rather than keeping people with disabilities above the poverty line, Supplemental Security Income (S.S.I.) restrictions are preventing them from leading independent lives and marrying
Dr. Daniel Farr announced as new Director of Bands and Assistant Professor of Music
Farr is expected to start July 1, 2024.
Miami University dedicates Leonardo Drew’s ‘Number 381’
This is the renowned artist’s first bronze sculpture intended as permanent outdoor public art
Momentum is building at the Lee and Rosemary Fisher Innovation College@Elm, where Entrepreneurship students and student-founders find mentorship and guidance
Associate Professor of Art Joomi Chung to be featured in upcoming art exhibition
"dragon, etc." exhibition unveils diverse interpretations of Asian mythology
12 TCPL faculty promoted to teaching, clinical professors, and lecturers
They join 44 tenure-track faculty and one librarian whose promotion and/or tenure were approved in February
Over a decade has passed since Opera News hailed Miami Opera Theater as the region’s "hidden gem." Since then, the program has garnered significant acclaim, earning seven prestigious awar...
Faculty, Students, Volunteers and Community Members recognized at the 2024 Richard and Carole Cocks Art Museum's Annual Meeting for their many contributions to the museum in support of our mis...
Sounds of spring: Student ensemble concerts, theater, and dance performances
Enjoy one - or all - of these end-of-semester performances
Alumni Spotlight: Grayson Myers ‘20
Former Music Education major finds success at OMEA
Ambitious new sculpture coming to Miami University
Leonardo Drew’s first permanent outdoor installation will be unveiled May 2
Three Miami University students selected as 2024 Goldwater Scholars
Miami University juniors Audrey Allen, Chanakya Pandya, and Cece Meinking were named Goldwater Scholars for 2024-2025. They are among 438 students nationwide to receive the scholarship
The free concert caps the MUSO’s 120th anniversary season
CAS students Ally Berkowitz and Nick Bertrand reflect on how their academic experiences have prepared them to step up while preparing for one of the nation’s largest student-run fashion shows.
Student Spotlight: Ash Padilla ‘24
Art major lands Assistant Editor position at DC Comics following graduation.
Music Education student receives NAfME award
Colleen Gorski has been selected as a recipient of the 2024 NAfME Collegiate Professional Achievement Award.
Mark Carver and Jessica Rivera – Hommage to Victoria De Los Angeles
Assistant Professor of Music Jessica Rivera and collaborator featured on “Voice of the Arts” Podcast
Ohio State's Inaugural Artist Laureate Nyama McCarthy-Brown inspires at Miami University Hamilton
On April 4th, Nyama McCarthy-Brown, Ohio State's Inaugural Artist Laureate, graced Miami University Hamilton with her presence as part of her laureate tour. The occasion marked a first of it...
The Performing Arts Series wins University Diversity Award for innovative festival
The Performing Arts Series is proud to receive the 2024 Diversity Event of the Year award from Miami University for the Electric Root Festival. The recognition shines a light on the event for its m...
Miami University and Marquardt Middle School collaborate on sculpture project
In a unique collaborative effort, Miami University and Marquardt Middle School (a minority/majority school located in the western Chicago suburbs) joined forces to create four stunning sculptures t...
Student artists find success at SummerFair’s 2024 Emerging Artists Exhibition
Art senior Hannah Litt took home the exhibition’s third place award.
Mary Ben Bonham awarded 2024 Knox Distinguished Teaching Award
The professor of Architecture and Interior Design has an impressive list of students externally recognized for their work
Experience "Puffs" May 1-5 at Gates-Abegglen Theatre
Miami University Theatre is ready for some magic with its upcoming production of "Puffs" by Matt Cox, running from May 1-5, 2024, at Gates-Abegglen Theatre. For seven years, a certain boy wizard we...
Miami recognizes faculty, staff, and students who promote inclusive excellence
The annual awards ceremony celebrates day-to-day work to support Miami’s commitment to advancing a more inclusive Miami
Music Education alum Brian Shepard (‘02) named as MTNA’s new CEO
The Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) announced Brian Shepard as its incoming Chief Executive Officer, effective July 1, 2024. “It is a profound honor to have been selected to le...
Celebrate the solar eclipse with one of these five campus and Oxford watch parties
Enjoy one or all three watch parties on Miami University’s Oxford campus; stop by the two parties at City of Oxford parks
Professor of Art Dana Saulnier has solo exhibit in NYC
First Street Gallery will host the work of Saulnier from March 27-April 20, 2024.
Music alumna Shelbi Wagner succeeds in music education and performance
Miami University alumna Shelbi Wagner has been making significant strides in the world of music education and performance. Wagner, who holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees with...
Community-based Theatre to present multiple plays at the Oxford Community Arts Center
The event will take place April 2 at 6:00p.m.
The future begins now for data science at Miami University
Dedication of McVey Data Science building March 14 draws big crowd, notable guests
Miami University Steel Band celebrates 30 years
Join the band Saturday, April 20 at 7:30p.m.
The event will take place April 3 at 7:30p.m.
Department of Music to Host Double Reed Day
The event is for all ages and will take place April 6 from 9a.m.- 5p.m.
The concert will take place on Wednesday, May 1, at Hall Auditorium, and is free and open to the public.
The event, which took place on February 11th, 2024, brought 85+ participants from 21 different institutions to Oxford.
Three architecture students awarded in national competition
Miami University students received recognition from The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Ohio’s annual student competition.
Graduate student artwork featured in upcoming exhibition
A Miami University Master of Fine Arts (MFA) second-year graduate student, Kelley Booze, will display her artwork in an upcoming exhibition.
Freshman Olivia Cotton earns scholarship for Broadway intensive in NYC
Olivia Cotton, a freshman Theatre and Vocal Performance double major, with minors in Dance and Women and Gender Studies, earned accolades and recognition at the Kennedy Center American College Thea...
Hiestand Galleries to Host Exhibit Exploring US-Mexico Indigenous and Migration Experience
View the exhibition March 11 – 21, 2024
Choral Ensembles Unite for Concert: Remembering Freedom Summer '64
The all-choirs concert will take place Tuesday, March 12, at 7:30p.m.
Changing Climate, Changing Communities is part of an interdisciplinary collaborative effort by Miami University faculty from Project Dragonfly (Biology Department) and the Department of Art, as wel...
The Miami University Symphony Orchestra is set to perform for the university community on Saturday, March 9, at 7:30 PM.
Richard Cocks wins Philanthropist of the Year
This award is the highest recognition for an alumnus or other friend of the university who has made a noteworthy, university-wide impact or has supported or directed fundraising for a specific majo...
Authors, Accolades, and Achievements
Music education faculty and alumni will present sessions at national conference
Allison Croskey, Adam Depew, Christina Reardon, and Julie Froude will present this November.
Miami University alumni return for special performance in Oxford
Phoenix (Wenyin) Deng, acclaimed violinist, and Chyh Shen Low, accomplished pianist and composer, will perform at Souers Recital Hall on March 20.
Miami University alumnus Kevan Stuber (‘75 and ‘76) reflects on career in music education
Kevan Stuber, a distinguished alumnus of Miami University, recently reminisced about his journey in the field of music education, which has been punctuated by numerous accolades and contributions t...
Distinguished music professor is recognized by prestigious honor society
Tammy Kernodle, was recently named one of Phi Beta Kappa's (PBK) visiting scholars for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Miami employees celebrate 15, 25, 30 years of service
“We honor faculty and staff who have been at Miami for 15, 25, or 30 years, because they have honored us,” President Gregory Crawford said
Dance and choir came together at the Ohio Music Educators Conference
The conference took place Friday, Feb. 2.