Building Connections: New building and renovation project updates, summer 2025
Updates on major building and renovation projects underway and nearing completion at Miami University
Campus Announcements
Payroll deduction no longer supported beginning Aug. 1
Current employees will need to use debit or credit card for dining, vending, and bookstore purchases
Miami University Board of Trustees approves operation budget
Meetings held June 26-27 at Marcum Conference Center
Appointment letters for unclassified and classified staff available
Appointment letters can be accessed through Workday
Jill Gaby to lead University Advancement in final phase of capital campaign
Brad Bundy, current vice president for University Advancement, to retire this summer.
Miami University Board of Trustees to hold special meeting June 23
Meeting in Columbus will be available to watch via Zoom
Faculty and staff: Renew your parking permit for 2025-2026
Faculty/staff permit prices remain the same as previous years
Miami to offer new Engineering doctorate beginning this fall
Ohio Department of Higher Education approved the program this month
Inaugural CHRO eager to lead Miami’s human resources department
Jessica Palatka joins the university from role with Department of Commerce
Miami Online Expansion, Polytechnic Campus among first wave of MiamiTHRIVE initiatives
Implementation committees have been named for 18 initial projects
Join MiamiFest’s uptown party on June 7
Alumni Weekend event features live music, KidsZone
Winners selected for ‘Through the Lens: Magnify the Moment’ photo contest
Entries in latest #AtMiamiYouWill competition were taken from microscope, reflection in water, more
DeWines among group of five receiving honorary degrees during Saturday's commencement ceremony at Yager Stadium
Board of Trustees approves four new degrees during May 16 meeting
Bachelor degree in Artificial Intelligence, doctorate in Computer Science included
Agrawal newest student member of Miami’s Board of Trustees
Appointment begins in May and continues until 2027
Finalists for VP and Chief Human Resources Officer position will visit campus starting April 29
University announced in March it was consolidating Human Resources structure
Interim CLAAS dean eager to keep Miami Regionals moving forward
Moira Casey begins new role on July 1
Makaroff named interim provost
Longtime educator, administrator joined Miami in 1989
Many valuable resources have been developed to support user success
Polytechnic campus builds on strengths of Miami Regionals
Initiative is part of first wave of MiamiTHRIVE strategic plan
Entrepreneurship Summit is April 26 at College@Elm
Registration by April 22 is strongly encouraged
Welling Lecture Series features Pepper Stetler on Thursday
Since 2007, annual series has featured relevant, motivating, and thought-provoking speakers
Miami names inaugural director of Center for Civics, Culture, and Society
Flagg Taylor led Skidmore College’s Periclean Honors Forum for eight years
Look ‘Through the Lens’ in latest Miami University photo contest
Entries accepted through May 1 for spring competition
Board of Trustees to hold special meeting on April 3
Meeting will be in Columbus, available to watch via Zoom
Karine Jean-Pierre and Marc Short headline the spring 2025 Janus Forum on April 8
“Trump’s (Second) First 100 Days: Is This the New Normal?”
Miami University and Cincinnati Bengals announce educational partnership
Paul Brown, founder of the Bengals franchise, graduated from Miami in 1930
FC Cincinnati President and co-CEO to serve as Miami’s commencement speaker
Jeff Berding ’91 also spent more than 19 years as executive with the Cincinnati Bengals
RedHawks to host second round WNIT game
Miami’s women’s basketball team to face either Longwood or Duquesne
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
Miami’s new Quantum Computing degree approved by Ohio Department of Higher Education
Innovative major set to launch in August
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.
Thomasson eager to begin new role as AVP for strategic initiatives
Position will directly support MiamiTHRIVE, university’s strategic plan
Be aware of severe spring weather
Information available on Miami’s emergency procedure page
Miami centralizes HR functions
Brent Shock to serve as interim Chief Human Resources Officer
Board of Trustees actions include approvals for event district design phase, promotion and tenure
Promotion and/or tenure for 45, as well as resolutions for two new CEC advanced degrees approved during Feb. 28 meeting
Board of Trustees approves site for the design phase of an event district with multipurpose arena
Committee of faculty, staff, and alumni recommended a new arena be built at Cook Field
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...
RedHawks look to build momentum with final home games on March 7-8
Complimentary tickets available for both men’s and women’s basketball games
MiamiTHRIVE Symposium sessions scheduled for March
Shriver Center hosts sessions; streaming option also available
Honors College ‘moving in the right direction’ with inaugural dean
Zeb Baker has worked with honors education at Miami since 2013
Committee recommends Cook Field site for potential new multi-purpose arena project
President Crawford will take recommendation forward to board of trustees
Priorities and opportunities identified for MiamiTHRIVE
Committees generated 55 broad ideas for university’s strategic plan
Distalmotion CEO Greg Roche ‘95 to share his career path with students
“From Science to Business - All Roads Are Not the Same” scheduled for Thursday, Feb 27
Miami faculty and staff invited to Crawford M.O.V.E. Bootcamp on Feb. 20
Event is 12:15 p.m. on Rec Center basketball court
Ande Durojaiye appointed as vice president for strategy and partnerships
Regionals VP and dean takes on new role at Miami
Four Career and Internship Fairs set for spring semester
Spring offerings build on fall success, with 250-plus employers scheduled to participate
5 ways to reduce your waste on campus
Recycle right, take our interactive quiz, try out the Hefty ReNew bags, compost in Armstrong Student Center, and more
The dates have been finalized for ShredFest 2025, so make sure you have them in your calendar. ShredFest is your opportunity to bring confidential office and personal documents for secure, on-site ...
The dates have been finalized for ShredFest 2025, so make sure you have them in your calendar. ShredFest is your opportunity to bring confidential office and personal documents for secure, on-site ...
CTE Visiting Teaching-Scholar series open for registration
Claire Howell Major will focus on student engagement, AI in teaching
'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
W2 forms now available for Miami employees
Forms can be accessed via Workday
Miami welcomes first assistant vice president for online learning and professional education
Blake Faulkner was inspired by teachers, coaches on way to career in education
Cincinnati Reds interpreter to provide career insights for Spanish majors and minors
Jorge Merlos, media relations assistant for Cincinnati’s MLB team, visits Miami on Feb. 4.
New in Workday Learn, "Unleash Your Potential: A CliftonStrengths Workshop"
Staff Development offers new course for faculty and staff: register in Workday Learn for the 3-hour in-person workshop
Winter weather: all area campuses again shifting to remote work and instruction Tuesday
All Miami University area campuses will again shift to remote work as appropriate and remote instruction Tuesday, Jan. 7
Winter weather expected Sunday, all area campuses shifting to remote work and instruction Monday
All area campuses will shift to remote work for non-weather essential staff and remote instruction on Monday, Jan. 6
Forum will be available via Zoom
Here’s how to stay informed on emergency weather and closing information
Website, email, and text messaging will alert users to university’s status
Miami Inn residence hall, Thomson Hall, to be removed during winter break
The site of Thomson Hall will be prepared for a solar photovoltaic installation this summer
Groundbreaking Quantum Computing major approved by Miami University Board of Trustees
Next step is approval by Ohio Department of Higher Education
Miami University Board of Trustees resolution moves forward multi-use arena exploration project
Board also approves new Quantum Computing major
Passion for student success brings new associate provost to Miami
Marko Dumančić also served as assistant provost at Western Kentucky
Workday Student Implementation Moving Forward
In July 2024, Miami implemented Workday – the university’s brand-new enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. Currently, Miami is live in Workday with HR, payroll, and financi...
Virtual forums set for AVP of Online Learning and Professional Education candidates
Miami partnered with Storbeck Search and Associates throughout the process
Message from Human Resources re: winter closure days
Beginning with the 2024 Winter Break, Dec. 24 to Jan. 1, 2025, staff will no longer need to use vacation time for non-paid days during that time
Miami Makes Best Places to Work in IT List for Fourth Straight Year
For the fourth year in a row, Miami University has been chosen as a top place to work in IT. The 2025 rankings for the 31st annual Best Places to Work in IT report from Computerworld are out, and M...
Miami Makes Best Places to Work in IT List for Fourth Straight Year
For the fourth year in a row, Miami University has been chosen as a top place to work in IT. The 2025 rankings for the 31st annual Best Places to Work in IT report from Computerworld are out, and M...
The major, now available, expects to see enrollments next year.
In observance of National First-Generation Day on Nov. 8, Dean Reneé Baernstein has announced the winners of the 2024 CAS first-generation awards: Associate Professor of English TaraShea N...
Phill Alexander remembered as ‘a trailblazer’ in college esports
Assistant professor of Emerging Technology in Business + Design was a pioneer in esports curriculum
Original Lilly Conference on College Teaching returns to Miami for 43rd year
Three-day conference on effective teaching will be at Armstrong Student Center
Bill Ebbing joins Miami’s Board of Trustees
1985 graduate is president and CEO of the New Albany Company
Open forums for associate provost finalists will be held this month
Forums are in Shideler Hall and Kreger Hall
Second Miami AI Symposium scheduled for March 10-11
Following on the heels of what was a tremendously successful first edition in the fall of 2023, a second Artificial Intelligence (AI) summit at Miami is set to take place on March 10-11, 2025 in th...
Second Miami AI Symposium scheduled for March 10-11
Following on the heels of what was a tremendously successful first edition in the fall of 2023, a second Artificial Intelligence (AI) summit at Miami is set to take place on March 10-11, 2025 in th...
Miami Regionals, Butler Tech partner for new 1+3 Nursing model
The new model allows Butler Tech students to complete their first year of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing while still in high school. Successful students receive direct admission to Miami's...
Miami searching for AVP for Online Learning and Professional Education
University is partnering with Storbeck Search and Associates for national search
Noltemeyer named dean of College of Education, Health, and Society
New role begins Dec. 1; Noltemeyer has been interim dean of EHS since January
Miami University announces partnership with TriHealth, Beacon
TriHealth, Beacon will be exclusive providers for sports medicine and rehabilitation services for RedHawk student-athletes
Serving as a mentor high on list of priorities for new associate provost
Elise Radina has been professor, chair, associate dean at Miami
Miami Online: Meet Miami University’s reinvented online campus
System-wide unification of online academic programs launches new era of education at Miami
Open forums for EHS dean finalists this month
Forums for College of Education, Health, and Society dean finalists will be held at King Library and McGuffey Hall
MiamiTHRIVE Symposium to be held Oct. 14-15
Nine foundational strength committees finished work over the summer; symposium will be in Shriver Center
Registration is now open for the 9th Annual Accessibility Symposium
The annual Access for All: Accessibility Symposium will be held this year on Friday, October 25, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. All sessions will be held at Miami University's Shriver Center. You d...
Registration is now open for the 9th Annual Accessibility Symposium
The annual Access for All: Accessibility Symposium will be held this year on Friday, October 25, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. All sessions will be held at Miami University's Shriver Center. You d...
Health Professional School Fair
Join us at the 9th Annual Miami University Health Professional School Fair!
Treks will take place in January and March of 2025
Board of Trustees extends President Crawford’s contract until 2029
Other action includes approval of designated funds for MiamiTHRIVE initiatives
Multimillion-dollar gift names Farmer School of Business student advising center
Dauch Family Scholarship program for FSB student athletes also announced.
Groundbreaking partnership launches the Miami Middletown Rising Scholarship
The City of Middletown, the Middletown Community Foundation, and Miami University Regionals announce the establishment of the Miami Middletown Rising City of Middletown scholarship
Three career and internship fairs planned for fall semester
Recruiters will identify Miami talent for full-time and internship positions this September and October
Tech Fee Informational Meeting Next Week
There will be an open informational meeting and Q&A session regarding the Tech Fee proposal process on Wednesday, September 11, from 9 - 11 a.m. This is an informal, drop-in meeting that is ava...
Tech Fee Informational Meeting Next Week
There will be an open informational meeting and Q&A session regarding the Tech Fee proposal process on Wednesday, September 11, from 9 - 11 a.m. This is an informal, drop-in meeting that is ava...
Miami searching for new associate provost for undergraduate education
University is partnering with Storbeck Search and Associates
Reimagining the Academy conference Sept. 20-21
Open to all; free registration by Sept. 6
Tech Fee call for proposals begins Monday
The next round of the Student Technology Fee Competitive Proposal Process will begin on Monday, August 19, with a final deadline of September 29.
Tech Fee call for proposals begins Monday
The next round of the Student Technology Fee Competitive Proposal Process will begin on Monday, August 19, with a final deadline of September 29.
Miami searching for new associate provost
Carolyn Haynes, senior associate provost, serves as chair of search committee
'Shark Tank' star to give Anderson Distinguished Lecture this fall
Kevin O'Leary's lecture to take place in Millett Hall on Oct. 1
New Miami podcast explores the art of writing in a digital age
Episodes will serve as a living archive for the Howe Center for Writing Excellence
Introducing: New IT Services website!
If you haven’t noticed yet, you soon will: IT Services has a new website!
Introducing: New IT Services website!
If you haven’t noticed yet, you soon will: IT Services has a new website!
Richard McVey joins Miami’s Board of Trustees
1981 graduate founded MarketAxess and is namesake of university’s data science building
Miami’s trustees approve resolution to support Oxford Fire and EMS funding
Additional work involved the review of the budget, enrollment, and facilities
Weekly Tech Update: Your Digest of IT News
Check out everything going on with IT this week!
Weekly Tech Update: Your Digest of IT News
Check out everything going on with IT this week!
In Memorium - Dr. Stan Toops and Dr. Joe Urell
Dr. Stan Toops With heavy hearts we mourn our dear friend and colleague Stanley Toops, who passed away in January 2023 of a failing heart. We’re proud Stan called Miami home for 32 years,...
Farmer School of Business Welcomes Dr. Chelsia Potts
Potts joins the Farmer School from Miami University, where she served as the Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Education.
Building Connections: New building and renovation project updates
Renovating the iconic Bachelor Hall, expanding geothermal on North campus, and the construction of the new Chestnut Street Station multimodal transportation hub are major projects underway on Miami...
Renew your parking permit for 2024-2025
Permit prices remain the same as previous years
Miami University to honor Western College at 2024 Homecoming
‘Celebrating the Spirit of Western’ is Sept. 27-29
Search begins for new dean of the College of Education, Health, and Society
Miami is partnering with Storbeck Search and Associates
Miami’s trustees approve three new degree programs
New master's degree, two new bachelor's degrees will be available to students
Dining locations to be closed May 20-27
Miami Dining Services will reopen May 28
Weekly Tech Update: Your What's What of IT News
Check out everything going on with IT this week!
Weekly Tech Update: Your What's What of IT News
Check out everything going on with IT this week!
Recent phishing scams: Google Docs and QR codes
Please read carefully and remember: Stay vigilant!
Recent phishing scams: Google Docs and QR codes
Please read carefully and remember: Stay vigilant!
Miami's Knight Abowitz begins term as president-elect of the Philosophy of Education Society
Miami professor will serve as president in 2025-2026
Weekly Tech Update: Your What's What of IT News
We have lots of exciting events coming up! Read all about them now!
Weekly Tech Update: Your What's What of IT News
We have lots of exciting events coming up! Read all about them now!
By developing strong relationships at Miami, as well as being open-minded while still pursuing what she loved, Bahner discovered her career passion and has climbed her way up the ladder of success.
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.
Committees formed for MiamiTHRIVE
Work will begin in phases, with four opportunity areas starting this spring
Former Trump administration official Mick Mulvaney and voting rights activist Tiffany Muller will take the stage on April 15.
Baernstein named dean of College of Arts and Science
Senior associate dean and professor of History begins new role July 1
Wireless device chargers installed around Farmer School building
New stations have ability to charge devices wirelessly or via wires
Expanding geothermal on Miami’s campus: North Chiller Plant Conversion to Geothermal project
520 geothermal wells will be drilled under the front lawn of Millett Hall; part of Miami’s plan to reach carbon neutrality by 2040
Scripps Celebrates Innovative Work of Opening Minds through Art and its Founder
Scripps Gerontology Center is an innovation hub, developing new programs that meet the needs of all of us as we age. At the close of 2023, Elizabeth "Like" Lokon, Ph.D., Founder and Director of Ope...
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.
Nominate fellow Miamians to serve on MiamiTHRIVE working groups and committees
Working groups will explore and develop strategies in identified opportunity areas
Hiestand Galleries to Host Exhibit Exploring US-Mexico Indigenous and Migration Experience
View the exhibition March 11 – 21, 2024
EHS doctoral student Malinda McReynolds will pitch on "How district leaders can effectively implement restorative practices with social-emotional programming to create a culturally competent school...
Completing survey is voluntary and confidential
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...
Parking uptown to be affected next week
All metered spaces along Park Place East and West will be affected
Miami’s trustees approve promotion and tenure; next phase of strategic planning
New Master of Education, Counselor Education program approved, board increase, and MiamiTHRIVE update
MiamiTHRIVE takes a student-centric lens to strategic planning
Approximately 400 Miamians engage in initial phase; next phase begins
Promotion and tenure granted to 44
Miami University's board of trustees approved the promotion and/or tenure of 36 faculty members and eight librarians at its Feb. 23 meeting
CAS announces nine faculty winners of the Creativity and Innovation Award
The awards were presented on Feb 3, 2024.
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
Lisa Peterson joins Miami’s Board of Trustees
Director of communications for Gov. Mike DeWine begins term on March 1
Five career and internship fairs set for spring semester
Spring offerings build on fall success, with 300-plus employers set to participate
Miami’s Mark Taylor is among finalists for Top 100 supply chain award
Online voting ends on Thursday, Feb. 15
Miami University extends deadlines for priority financial aid and admitted student confirmation
New deadline for FAFSA is March 1
A collaboration to meet the workforce and research manufacturing needs of Butler County and Southwest Ohio
Miami Board of Trustees to hold special meeting Feb. 6
Meeting can also be viewed via Zoom
Rachel Beech eager to join Miami community as VP of EMSS
New leader of Enrollment Management and Student Success starts role in April
Spring semester brings updates to on-campus dining
Robot delivery available seven days a week at Bell Tower
Open forums for CAS dean finalists to be held starting Feb. 5
All open forums will be held in Room 319 of Kreger Hall
MiamiTHRIVE strategic planning update and upcoming focus groups
Faculty and staff welcome to join focus groups to be held in early February
Chipotle’s Chairman and CEO Brian Niccol ’96 to address Miami University graduates
Spring Commencement will be held on May 18, 2024
Perkins to serve as interim vice president of Enrollment Management and Student Success
Former VP Brent Shock will remain as special assistant to the president through spring semester
Week of service and reflection honoring legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. is Jan. 28-Feb. 3
Week includes food drive, silent march, and reception
Miami University is proud to announce its successful receipt of a $1.55 million grant from the Ohio Department of Higher Education for the establishment of the Southern Ohio Behavioral Health Initi...
Miami’s trustees approve two new master’s degree programs
Master of Engineering degrees in Biomedical Engineering and Chemical Engineering will offer non-thesis options for applicants
Ryan Fisher named next dean of the College of Creative Arts
Ryan Fisher will become dean of Miami University's College of Creative Arts on July 1
Noltemeyer to serve as interim dean of EHS
18-month appointment begins Jan. 2 in College of Education, Health, and Society
Keep up to date on emergency weather and closing information
Website, email, emergency text messaging will alert users to university status
EHS Dean Jason Lane selected to lead National Association of System Heads
Search for EHS interim dean to begin immediately
Documentary "All the Lonely People" to shed light on loneliness epidemic at Miami University
On Thursday, November 30, at 7:30 p.m., the Performing Arts Series will screen the documentary film "All the Lonely People" in Hall Auditorium.
University looks forward with MiamiTHRIVE
Ambitious new project seeks to position Miami to thrive across its teaching, research, and service missions now and in the decades to come
Gov. Mitch Daniels and Dr. Kristina Johnson will discuss the future of higher education on Nov. 13 at Wilks Theater.
Virtual Information Session for Gerontology MGS and Ph.D. programs
Join the next generation of gerontologists.
Candidates for CCA dean position named; open forums upcoming
All sessions will be held in room 100 of Art Building
In Memoriam – Dr. Gilbert Gordon
Gilbert (Gil) Gordon was Chair of the Chemistry Department from 1973 to 1984 and was instrumental in ensuring that the Department successfully made the transition from an MS to a Ph.D. graduate pro...
Kenzie Custer of Sigma Tau Delta and Chelsea Hoy of Sigma Tau Delta and student theatre club Stage Left give the behind-the-scenes on an exciting event celebrating Halloween.
Search begins for new dean of the College of Arts and Science
CAS is largest academic division at Miami University
The 5th annual Health Careers Week is coming, and the Mallory-Wilson Center for Healthcare Education, along with the MWC Student Advisory Board, have been working hard to plan a variety of events f...
SNL Star Colin Jost Headlines Miami Family Weekend 2023
The award-winning comedian and star of Saturday Night Live, Colin Jost, will perform at Millett Hall, Saturday, October 7th.
Health Professional School Fair
Join us at the 8th Annual Miami University Health Professional School Fair!
Three career and internship fairs set for fall semester
Recruiters will identify Miami talent for full-time and internship positions this September and October
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