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Student Life News and Stories
Picture this: The new RedHawk Plaza
Serving to create Miami brand pride, a 6-foot-tall beveled M is situated in a new plaza near Shriver Center — a perfect Miami selfie spot
Starship delivery robots depart Miami University following company's strategic shift
Miami Dining Services exploring future delivery options
GoBus expansion connects Oxford to Cincinnati and north to Dayton, Toledo
Catch the GoBus at Chestnut Street Station for affordable alternative transit
Office of Sustainability Award recipients honored for championing sustainability university-wide
2026 Sustainable Student Program of the Year and Sustainability Champion of the Year recipients announced
Chestnut Field site and turf fields at Millett to be completed by Aug. 17; pickleball courts, dog park, and more to come
Visiting Miami University’s Commuter Center
Located in Armstrong Student Center, space offers resources to help commuters with college careers
ShareFest 2026: Donate your items during Move-Out Week, May 14-19
Drop off your items, including e-waste, at Chestnut Fields parking lot, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Miami Central replaces the Hub, streamlines engagement and connection
Miami Central is Miami's new hub for involvement, co-curricular experiences, and connection.
Submit nominations by May 4 for the inaugural awards to recognize those in the Miami community who champion sustainability university-wide
The evolution of mental health support at Miami University
From crisis support to digital tools and wellness spaces, the university has built a coordinated network of care to meet students where they are.
Miami earns Most Promising Places to Work in Student Affairs designation for seventh time
University will be recognized on March 31 during ACPA annual convention
Stress Less Week brings new ways to relax, recharge, and reset
Miami University’s Suicide Prevention Team, student counseling service, and office of student wellness will host Stress Less Week from April 13-17, 2026. The initiative offers students opport...
Miami Students Take the Lead at Peer Academic Support Conference
Miami University students in the Rinella Learning Center played a leading role in this year’s 4th annual Heartland College Learning Center Association (HCLCA) peer academic assistance virtual...
Register for March 11 Focus Health and Wellness Symposium: Thriving Together
Lunch included with keynote ‘The Science of Mindfulness’ presentation by ‘Dr. Kris’
One way to make your event more sustainable when purchasing T-shirts
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
Miami Student Life Welcomes Director for Strategic Operations and Initiatives
The Division of Student Life has welcomed Gracie Herbert '13 as its inaugural director of strategic operations and initiatives, a new role designed to help advance the division’s priorit...
Bringing Student Life Into the Classroom
Student Life offices offer brief, often interactive presentations that faculty and instructors can request for their classes, department meetings, or student groups.
Features include a 20-foot graphic of the park, digital display of Miami's decarbonization efforts
Miami earns the Seal of Prevention for the fifth consecutive year
Miami recognized for the fifth year for care, inclusion, and wellness.
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 celebrates disability identity and culture month
Events throughout the month of October are designed to recognize, uplift, and explore the diverse experiences of people with disabilities.
‘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
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
Have an idea to promote wellness at Miami University?
A new mini grant program has been established to support innovative strategies
Miami’s Suicide Prevention Week will be held Sept. 28-Oct. 3, 2025.
Miami to Host NASAGA 2025: A Path to Playful Learning
The 2025 North American Simulation and Gaming Annual Conference will be held at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio from October 15-18, 2025.
Climate Action and Sustainability Council Working Group on Student Engagement accepting nominations for two additional members
New bus routes begin August 18
Changes to expect in the Armstrong Student Center this fall
This year, there are new ways to enjoy the Armstrong Student Center, from upgraded hangout spots and art to dining options and event resources. Check out what’s new for the year ahead.
Miami University Sustainability invites you to join the Plastic Free July 2025 challenge
The global movement this year focuses on reducing use of the top 3 single-use plastic items: single-use cups, plastic drink bottles, or plastic food wrap and bags
Celebrating access and advocacy at the Miller Center’s end-of-year celebration
The Miller Center for Student Disability Services recently hosted its second annual end-of-year celebration, bringing together students, faculty, and staff to recognize the contributions that make ...
ShareFest: Donate your items during Move-Out Week, May 15-20
Drop off your items, including e-waste, at Chestnut Fields Parking Lot, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
This summer, 22 SOULs and three orientation student coordinators are eager to welcome the Class of 2029. Acting as mentors, guides, and campus ambassadors, they help new students and their families...
Rebecca Young receives Rachel Hutzel Prevention Partner Award, honored by Ohio Senate
Rebecca Young has spent years helping students feel supported at Miami. Her dedication to mental health and prevention work was recently recognized with the 2025 Rachel Hutzel Prevention Partner Aw...
Miami offers horse therapy as a way to support student mental health
Therapy sessions involve talking to a counselor while grooming a horse
Annastashia Blesi honored with “Rising Star” award for leadership in disability services
Blesi has been with Miami University's Miller Center for Student Disability Services since 2021, advancing quickly from Access Coordinator to Assistant Director and distinguishing herself as a...
A.J. Brown urges students to chase their purpose during Miami University visit
The Super Bowl-winning wide receiver spoke to more than 750 students
Miami Welcomes New Director of Community Standards Alex Fields
Miami University’s Division of Student Life recently welcomed Alex Fields as the new director of community standards. With an extensive background in student conduct, residence life, and soci...
‘Silvoor Stories’ by Amanda Bentley Brymer, curator, Silvoor Biological Sanctuary
Bentley Brymer continues the tradition of Robert A. Hefner’s column “Silvoor Notes” that covered the restoration of the biological sanctuary
Stress Less Week Encourages Miami Students to Pause, Recharge, and Prioritize Well-Being
Miami University’s Suicide Prevention Team, Student Counseling Service and Office of Student Wellness will host Stress Less Week from April 7-11, 2025. The weeklong campaign focuses on suicid...
Student Organizations Can Now Apply for Red Zone Programming Grants
A new programming grant from the Armstrong Student Center aims to bring more awareness, student-led programming, and traffic to the space.
Rob Abowitz Named Director of Residence Life
Abowitz has been with Miami for 27 years and has served as director of residence life in an interim role for the past eight months.
Keep on recycling: Miami is one of 140 schools competing in the 8-week Campus Race to Zero Waste
Part of the competition: Miami's GameDay Basketball on Feb. 11 diverted 68% of waste from the landfill
Focus. Relax. Repeat. Miami’s Growing Network of Wellness Spaces
Have you ever needed a quiet place to relax or study? Or just need to get away from the hustle and bustle of campus for a few minutes? Miami University has several wellness and sensory rooms design...
'Recycling with the RedHawks’ men’s basketball vs. Toledo Feb. 11 part of Campus Race to Zero Waste
Giveaways, games, $11 special ticket price; volunteer to help with the post-game waste audit
Helping the helpers: Training programs build confidence and competence in mental health support
Miami University’s Student Counseling Service is committed to helping the helpers.
Miami University’s Leslie Haxby McNeill Earns Top Advising Honor
Leslie Haxby McNeill, assistant director of student wellness at Miami University, has been honored with the prestigious Tom Goodale Award for Exceptional Advising in Peer Education. Her work with o...
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Miami named one of Most Promising Places to Work in Student Affairs 2025
University earns that designation for sixth time since 2017
Miami University offers MUHOPE crisis text line
Free mental health support is available to all students
New website on mental health and well-being available for students, faculty, and staff
Wellness navigator, resource search tool included in resources
Building Leadership, One Brick at a Time: Using LEGO® to Engage Students
In an era where leaders are seeking innovative ways to engage students and enhance collaboration, Miami’s Division of Student Life is employing a surprising tool to help—LEGO® bricks.
Students Prepare for Voting in the 2024 Presidential Election
As the 2024 presidential election approaches, Miami University students are taking different paths to ensure their voices are heard at the ballot box.
Miami's Suicide Prevention Week will be held Sept. 29-Oct. 4, 2024.
Meet the New Director of the Armstrong Student Center
The Armstrong Student Center recently welcomed a new director. Geoff Combs joined the Division of Student Life in August.
The next Mental Health Incubator Challenge is Oct. 1
Miami Launches 'Involvement Week' to Enhance Student Engagement
Involvement Week simplifies and enriches the process of getting involved on campus in the first two weeks of the fall semester, ensuring that every student—whether they’re new to Miami ...
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