Miami Central replaces the Hub, streamlines engagement and connection
Miami Central is Miami's new hub for involvement, co-curricular experiences, and connection.
Miami Central replaces the Hub, streamlines engagement and connection
Miami Central is Miami's new hub for involvement, co-curricular experiences, and connection.
Miami University has entered into a new era of student engagement and communication with the launch of Miami Central, a new centralized platform designed to transform how students connect with organizations, events, and opportunities across campus.
The launch represents a key milestone within MiamiTHRIVE’s Hallmark Experience initiative, a multi-phase effort to enhance student engagement, communication, and co-curricular learning.
“We are so excited to bring this platform to Miami,” said Jayne Brownell, senior vice president for student life and co-chair of the implementation committee. “Miami Central will allow students to manage their student organizations and track their involvement, and get personalized recommendations and communication. And it will help us create pathways for students to plan and track their co-curricular learning.”
Powered by a partnership with Ready Education, Miami Central replaces multiple legacy systems, including the Hub, Suitable, and Guidebook. The system will serve as the primary digital home for student involvement at Miami, supporting everything from organization management to large-scale event coordination.
The platform was soft launched on April 6, with initial access for student organizations and university departments to begin group registration and setup. To date, nearly 200 groups have completed the registration process.
“It was important to open the system first to student organization registration so students can get their groups into Miami Central before leaving for the semester,” said Ryan Kwapniowski, associate director of student activities. “Access to the Hub will end June 30.”
Miami Central aims to improve both the student and staff experience. Students can build personalized profiles, discover organizations and events aligned with their interests, connect with peers, and track their involvement. For staff and organization leaders, the platform offers streamlined tools for managing organizations, communicating with members, and coordinating events.
The rollout will continue in phases throughout the spring and summer. Initial efforts are focused on student organization and department registration, followed by expanded event functionality in time for orientation. A mobile app is expected later this spring, with additional features and development continuing into the next academic year.
Miami Central will continue to expand in functionality over the next year, with future phases focused on helping students set involvement goals and reflect on their most impactful experiences.
All Miamians are encouraged to become familiar with the system and consider how it may support their work, from promoting events and initiatives to connecting with meaningful engagement opportunities.