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Bond set for man accused of raping Miami University student
In the wake of the recent CDC recommendation that all those unvaccinated and vaccinated wear protective masks while indoors, Miami University officials are renewing their call for its students and staffers to do the same when they start fall semester classes later this month. (File Photo\Journal-News)
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Miami renews urging students and staff to mask up, get vaccine
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Northern Ohio man indicted in rape of Miami University student
The growing popularity of "esports" video gaming and its industry has Miami University offering a summer camp for teen gamers. The camp this week is an extension of Miami's leadership position in recent years as one of the first schools in the nation to offer a graduate degree in esports management. (Provided Photo\Journal-News)
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Miami holds esports camp to showcase possible careers in a booming field
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DeWine appoints Liberty Twp. attorney as new judge in Butler County
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Construction worker jailed in rape of Miami University student
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Miami University construction: What’s happening with 3 big projects this summer
Just Add Water, an innovative sidewalk art installation in Butler County, Ohio combines art with hydrophobic paint to reveal art when it rains. The art is invisible when dry, but with the help of some water art it suddenly appears on sidewalks. The artwork is interactive and can be found at eight different locations in Butler County including Liberty Center, Marcum Park, Fitton Center for Creative Arts, the Square @ Union Centre, Oxford Aquatic Center, Furfield Dog Park, Jungle Jim’s International Market, and Governor’s Square. KATHRYN TRUCCO / CONTRIBUTED
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New sidewalk art work around Butler County only visible during rain or other wetness
Miami University officials just announced they are doing their own version of a coronavirus vaccine incentive program by offering more than 80 prizes - including a chance at free tuition, free school meals, hockey game tickets and more - to students returning to classes in August for the start of the new school year. The vaccine incentive program, say school officials, is designed to increase the number of vaccinated students on is main Oxford campus and its regional campuses in Hamilton and Middletown. (File Photo\Journal-News)
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Vaccine incentives: Miami students offered hockey tickets, laptops, free tuition and more
Sinclair Community College student Conner Elliott talks about his experience in the program during an open house for the new Smart Manufacturing and Automation Lab Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at the Sinclair Community College Mason campus. NICK GRAHAM / STAFF
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Manufacturing jobs: Butler County community colleges working to fill need for skilled...
According to documents obtained by the Journal-News, a former official of Miami University’s hockey program – now under investigation by the school and Chicago’s NHL team regarding allegations of sexually assault of players – was also accused in 2018 of alleged unwanted touching years earlier by a former Miami student. (File Photo\Journal-News)
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Records: Former Miami student accused hockey program official of sex offense
The joint Miami University, Oxford and private industry business incubator is now taking shape in a former Miami food services building (pictured) thanks to a recent $1.5 million grant, say school officials. The recent announcement of the new state grant for “College@Elm Innovation & Workforce Development Center” in Oxford is the latest example of momentum for the new project, say Miami officials. (File Photo\Journal-News)
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College@Elm project in Oxford bringing dozens of jobs boosted by state grant
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Butler County fireworks: Where to see shows this weekend
Miami University officials recently announced tuition increases for in-state and out-of-state undergraduate and graduate students for the 2021-22 school year at its main Oxford campus and its regional campuses in Hamilton and Middletown. (File Photo\Journal-News)
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Miami University to increase tuition for 2021-22 at different levels
An acclaimed Miami business professor died last week wile hiking up a mountain side in Alaska. According to reports from Alaska media, 52-year-old David Shrider was found dead while backpacking up a mountain “after he tumbled down a mountain slope Friday in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve,” said park rangers.
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Miami professor death: David Shrider remembered as beloved teacher, part of athletic...
Miami University officials said Thursday they have hired an independent legal firm to investigate allegations a former member of the school's hockey coaching staff may have abused players. The statement comes in the wake of media reports that Bradley Aldrich - who was also a former NHL Chicago Blackhawk assistant coach - has been sued by two former players who alleged sexual abuse by Aldrich. Miami's hockey teams play in Goggin Arena, pictured, on the school's main Oxford campus. (Provided Photo\Journal-News)
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Miami University reviewing tenure of former hockey official accused of sexual assault...
Miami University and Oxford city officials unveiled a new historic marker in an Uptown city park recognizing the racist legacy of lynching and mob violence against two local African American men. The 19th Century deaths are described on the marker and decedents of the two men are pictured here at the Monday unveiling ceremony. (Provided Photo\Journal-News)
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New historic marker notes Butler County lynching, racist mob violence
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Man arrested after Butler County pursuit during which he jumped from moving truck
City of Oxford sign.
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Former restaurant space could become new coffee house, church in Oxford historic house
This week will see nearly 700 boys from around Ohio staying and learning at Miami University's main Oxford campus as part of the annual Buckeye Boys State conference. Coronavirus last year shut down summer youth conferences at Miami. Pictured is Gov. Mike DeWine in 2019 as he speaks with teen delegates for the conference. Contributed
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Hockey camps, statewide convention bring life to Miami campus as restrictions ease
Though the $10 million expansion of Middletown's Rosa Parks Elementary has had some unexpected challenges due to nationwide shortages of construction materials, trucking services and other problems, city school officials say the project is on schedule to open by start of classes in August. The expansion will add 13 classrooms and dramatically modernize some learning areas in the school. (Provided Photo\Journal-News)
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Shortages, supply chain issues slow school building projects in Butler County
Talawanda Middle School students rallied recently through a hair-dyeing fundraiser to help a teacher who learned she had breast cancer just before Christmas. Students and staffers donated money - nearly $1,300 - to have their hair dyed pink in honor of the international color of breast cancer awareness. (Provided Photo\Journal-News)
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Talawanda students use hair-dyeing fundraiser to help teacher battling cancer
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Miami University campus readies for cicadas emergence: What they’re doing
Recently the regional campuses held Miami University's first Green Zone graduation honors ceremony (pictured) on the Miami University Hamilton campus. The commencement-related ceremony is the latest effort by the two regional schools' Centers for Veterans Services. (Provided Photo\Journal-News)
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Miami regional military grads also get special ceremony at school’s regional campuses
Starting this evening(CQ) Miami University will conduct a series of graduations outdoor at Yager Stadium through Sunday evening. As a precaution against the spread of the coronavirus, the university will for the first hold nine separate graduation commencements with limited attendance by family members, social distancing and a mask requirement. (File Photo\Journal-News)
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Miami’s weekend of in-person graduation events starts today: What’s planned
Daryl Baldwin, director of the Miami University’s Native American Myaamia Center and a winner in 2016 of a $625,000 MacArthur Foundation grant, is now one of 16 appointees by President Joe Biden for a national council, say Miami officials. Baldwin is a leader in Native American language and cultural revitalization and school officials say he is more than deserving of consideration for a presidential nomination. (File Photo\Journal-News)
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Biden nominates Miami director of Native American studies for national council
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OVI checkpoint Friday night in Butler County
Miami University officials recently announced receiving a $600,000 STEM grant from the state to help fund the learning of more students in STEM career fields. The grant, which is the largest of its kind received by Miami, will also help fund scholarships for Ohio minority students enter the school's STEM degree programs. (File Photo\Journal-News)
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State grant adds $600,000 in funding for in-state science, math majors at Miami
Talawanda High School graduate Emily Mullen credits the agriculture Butler Tech program at her school for helping her later launch a designer dairy and cow soap business. Lakota Schools now offer entrepreneurial classes for teens at its two high schools. (Provided Photo\Journal-News)
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Inspired teen entrepreneurs finding more support in local high schools: What they’re...
Employees from Signery2 install the new Church Street Social sign over the door for the business which has changed its name but keeps many of the fun events which made the former Books & Brews popular. A new menu by a new chef is the biggest change at the 107 E. Church St. location. CONTRIBUTED/BOB RATTERMAN
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New restaurant and games business keeping fun going at Oxford location
As part of a state-wide push to quickly inoculate college students against the coronavirus, Miami University has deployed its nursing students - including Mike Croy who is pictured - to help in giving the potentially life-saving injections. State officials hope to lessen the spread of the coronavirus by injecting college students and staffers prior to their departure for summer break. (Provided Photo\Journal-News)
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Miami nursing students get unexpected front-line work during COVID-19 vaccine efforts
New paid internships from the Oxford Rotary Club will see two Talawanda High School graduates spend their summer working in McCullough-Hyde/Tri-Health Hospital. Soon-to-be graduates Daniel Sawdei and Taonanyasha Banda will explore and expand on their early interests in medical careers. (Provided Photo\Journal-News)
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New club internships will send 2 Butler County grads to hospitals
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