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$A recently unveiled robotics lab at the Miami University Middletown will provide students at the regional campus state-of-the-art career training in manufacturing and healthcare technology, say school officials, who also just announced a new leader for the regionals' programs. (Provided Photo\Journal-News)$

Miami Middletown unveils new robotics lab and program leader

Miami-Ohio quarterback Brett Gabbert (5) runs for a short gain against Minnesota during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Minneapolis. Minnesota won 31-26. (AP Photo/Craig Lassig)

RedHawks hope to put ‘learning experiences’ to good use

Miami-Ohio wide receiver Mac Hippenhammer (8) catches a 33-yard pass for a touchdown in front of Minnesota defensive back Coney Durr during the second half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Minneapolis. Minnesota won 31-26. (AP Photo/Craig Lassig)

Miami puts scare into Minnesota, but falls to 0-2

Miami (Ohio) running back Kenny Tracy (33) scores a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Cincinnati, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Miami faces another ‘big’ challenge at Minnesota

$Miami University will soon be receiving a portion of $5 million in new state grants - being distributed to 27 colleges and universities in Ohio - to fund security improvements on campus. Miami officials said the application of the new funding is still to be worked out but in general will go to enhancing computer forensics, video body cameras for campus police and improved security doors at Miami University Police headquarters in Oxford. (File Photo\Journal-News)$

Miami University to receive some of $5 million in state grants for improving campus...

Miami quarterback Brett Gabbert plays against Ohio State during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Miami football: RedHawks expect Gabbert to return for Minnesota game

Cincinnati defensive lineman Malik Vann, a Fairfield High School graduate, pressures Miami quarterback AJ Mayer (10) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

No. 8 Cincinnati wins 15th straight over Miami

Miami RedHawks quarterback Brett Gabbert during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 7 , 2019 in Oxford. (AP Photo/Tony Tribble)

RedHawks embracing season-opening challenge

Miami University officials Tuesday ordered all its students to be fully vaccinated by Nov. 22 and less than 24 hours earlier the Oxford City Council approved a new law requiring patrons in city businesses to wear masks unless dining or drinking outdoors or while standing up. The moves come as Ohio health officials reported Tuesday another uptick in the number of coronavirus cases. NICK GRAHAM / STAFF

Oxford takes unique step with citywide mask mandate as Miami University announces vaccine

Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder, center, is tackled on the run by Miami of Ohio defensive back Sterling Weatherford, center left, in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

RedHawks seek first win over Bearcats since 2005

Miami University basketball coach Jack Owens had plenty to cheer about Saturday as his team’s big win over Fort Wayne drew to a close. FILE

Miami basketball: Cincinnati Bearcats will make rare trip to Millett Hall in December

Earning national rankings in a variety of national academic measurements is nothing new to Miami University. But recently coming in second – right behind internationally acclaimed Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) – was a welcomed surprise, say Miami officials. Pictured are students studying in Miami's Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering. Journal-News

Miami computer software engineering students earn No. 2 national ranking behind MIT

Community members voiced their concerns on masking versus not masking students for the upcoming school year during a Lakota Schools Board of Education meeting Thursday morning, Aug. 5, 2021 at Lakota Plains Junior School. NICK GRAHAM / STAFF

Mask divide: As coronavirus variant spikes, so does debate about schools in Butler County

$Cintas company founder Richard "Dick" Farmer, who created the internationally acclaimed Miami University Farmer School of Business, died Wednesday, say school officials, after a long illness. Farmer was also a former trustee with Miami and held numerous other positions with the school he graduated from in 1956. (Provided Photo\Journal-News)$

A lasting legacy: Richard Farmer, founder of Miami’s famed international business school,

Miami coach Chuck Martin. (Photo by Joseph Garnett, Jr. /Getty Images)

Miami excited to start practice after three-game 2020 season

$In the wake of the recent CDC recommendation that all those unvaccinated and vaccinated wear protective masks while indoors, Miami University officials are renewing their call for its students and staffers to do the same when they start fall semester classes later this month. (File Photo\Journal-News)$

Miami renews urging students and staff to mask up, get vaccine

$The growing popularity of "esports" video gaming and its industry has Miami University offering a summer camp for teen gamers. The camp this week is an extension of Miami's leadership position in recent years as one of the first schools in the nation to offer a graduate degree in esports management. (Provided Photo\Journal-News)$

Miami holds esports camp to showcase possible careers in a booming field

Boston Bruins' Sean Kuraly (52) and New York Islanders' Nick Leddy (2) reach for the puck during the third period of Game 3 during an NHL hockey second-round playoff series Thursday, June 3, 2021, in Uniondale, N.Y. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Blue Jackets sign former Miami RedHawks forward

Miami standout on being drafted top 10, joining Trout, Ohtani on Angels: ‘It’s surreal’

Miami University pitcher becomes Top 10 pick in MLB draft

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

Manufacturing jobs: Butler County community colleges working to fill need for skilled...

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Jeff Petry (26) checks Tampa Bay Lightning center Blake Coleman (20) next to Canadiens goaltender Carey Price (31) during the first period in Game 5 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup finals, Wednesday, July 7, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Former RedHawk celebrates second straight Stanley Cup championship

$According to documents obtained by the Journal-News, a former official of Miami University’s hockey program – now under investigation by the school and Chicago’s NHL team regarding allegations of sexually assault of players – was also accused in 2018 of alleged unwanted touching years earlier by a former Miami student. (File Photo\Journal-News)$

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 $1.5 million grant, say school officials. The recent announcement of the new state grant for “College@Elm Innovation & Workforce Development Center” in Oxford is the latest example of momentum for the new project, say Miami officials. (File Photo\Journal-News)$

College@Elm project in Oxford bringing dozens of jobs boosted by state grant

$Miami University officials recently announced tuition increases for in-state and out-of-state undergraduate and graduate students for the 2021-22 school year at its main Oxford campus and its regional campuses in Hamilton and Middletown. (File Photo\Journal-News)$

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.

Miami professor death: David Shrider remembered as beloved teacher, part of athletic...

DeWine to sign executive order on name, image, likeness issue

Springfield's Logan Richardson tries to avoid a tackle by Wayne's Adam Trick. BILL LACKEY/STAFF

High school football: Recruiting trip confirmed Miami is ‘home’ for Wayne’s Trick

$Miami University officials said Thursday they have hired an independent legal firm to investigate allegations a former member of the school's hockey coaching staff may have abused players. The statement comes in the wake of media reports that Bradley Aldrich - who was also a former NHL Chicago Blackhawk assistant coach - has been sued by two former players who alleged sexual abuse by Aldrich. Miami's hockey teams play in Goggin Arena, pictured, on the school's main Oxford campus. (Provided Photo\Journal-News)$

Miami University reviewing tenure of former hockey official accused of sexual assault...

High school football: Area standout commits to Miami RedHawks

Ohio name, image and likeness bill takes another step toward passage

$Miami University and Oxford city officials unveiled a new historic marker in an Uptown city park recognizing the racist legacy of lynching and mob violence against two local African American men. The 19th Century deaths are described on the marker and decedents of the two men are pictured here at the Monday unveiling ceremony. (Provided Photo\Journal-News)$

New historic marker notes Butler County lynching, racist mob violence