On May 18, Miami University unveiled a statue of NBA executive and basketball icon Wayne Embry (Miami 58). The Freedom Summer of '64 Award honors the Embrys lifetime of commitment to social justice, for breaking racial barriers and for their mentorship.
The Weekly Three posting from the Office of Institutional Diversity on May 19, 2021: DEI Implementation, Community Updates, and Celebrations and Recognition
Graduating senior Alexandra Hernandez cant wait to start the next phase of her life after she earns a bachelors degree from Miami University this weekend.
I have thoroughly enjoyed my time here and being active in campus organizations played a large part in finding my place at Miami, she said.
Miami University is on track to welcome its largest and most academically accomplished first-year class in history, with more than 4,600 first-year students confirming their intention to begin this fall.
The Weekly Three posting from the Office of Institutional Diversity on May 12, 2021: DEI Implementation, Community Updates, and Celebrations and Recognition
Miami University will celebrate the Class of 2021 and its 4,800 graduates during in-person commencement ceremonies at Yager Stadium (an outdoor venue), May 14-16, rain or shine. Miami is also holding an additional ceremony at 7 p.m. May 13 for its Class of 2020, whose in-person ceremony was canceled last year because of the pandemic.
Made possible through an initial $200,000 grant, the new needs-based scholarships will serve a cohort of up to five undergraduate students interested in pursuing careers related to climate action and sustainability. The program aims to provide financial assistance for high-achieving, sustainability-focused students from underrepresented communities at Miami and Morgan State University.
