Good morning, Oxford.

The Oxford Bee Festival on April 12 brought vendors + local community members to High Street for a day of bee-themed activities.

The event celebrated Oxford’s beekeeping legacy with races, art projects and discussions that point to many more festivals in the future.

Miami University announced that 22 TCPL faculty have been promoted to teaching, clinical professor, or lecturer roles starting July 1st, joining 40 tenure-track faculty and six librarians approved on February 28th—strengthening the school’s academic team—.

Multiple media outlets covered Miami University news from April 7th to 13th, highlighting President Gregory Crawford’s discussion on quantum thinking and the MiamiTHRIVE plan, a new rendering of the proposed Arena District, and a student mural set to finish in August—other reports featured a viral visit by Matthew Lillard, research on deer and invasive shrubs, a club dodgeball national title, supply chain insights, healthcare innovation, and John Virden’s recognition among top CISOs. The roundup shows a broad focus on academic leadership and campus achievements.

Miami University President Gregory Crawford announced on April 2nd that the polytechnic campus is part of the first wave of MiamiTHRIVE initiatives which build on its strengths in Miami Regionals.

Debra Olabode—a senior Social Work and International Studies double major at Miami—has built strong community ties on campus and abroad through study programs in Luxembourg and Seville.

After graduation, she will pursue a career in social work and is gaining practicum experience at Heartfelt Tidbits in Cincinnati where she helps support refugees and recent immigrants.

The 31st annual Undergraduate Research Forum will take place on April 25 in Oxford, featuring 378 students with 286 poster presentations and 10-minute talks.

A new exhibit titled 'Research as Instruction—Integrating the process of research into courses' will show how faculty and graduate students embed research into their teaching.

An open letter from Associate Teaching Professor John-Charles Duffy challenges Miami President Crawford for not publicly opposing Senate Bill 1 that bans DEI initiatives he once championed at the university.

The letter asks if Crawford will fight the law or simply follow it—raising questions about his long-promised commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Logan Crosby Live Concert

8-9:30 p.m. — Brick Street — Standing room only — Experience Logan Crosby's energetic performance on his 'What Have I Done' Tour.

Lifeguarding Recertification Course

8:00 AM – 5:30 PM — Miami University Recreational Sports Center — $150.00 — Refresh your lifesaving skills and gain certification valid for 2 years.