Saturday, May 17th, 2025
Good morning, Oxford. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of May.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Miami University Board of Trustees approved four new academic degrees on May 16 at Marcum Hotel and Conference Center+the programs include a Bachelor of Arts in World Languages and Cultures, a Bachelor of Science in Education for Inclusive Education, a Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence, and a Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science, and they will now seek state approval. Miami University
- ➤ Senior Ellie Trubisky ’25 from Miami University Fashion and Design was chosen to join the University of NY Fashion Week cohort and experienced industry panels, backstage tours, and networking with fashion professionals—she applied last minute and gained valuable career insights from the immersive event. Miami University
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Oxford city staff are rewriting the unified development code after several consultants left the firm, with city planner Zachary Moore leading the internal effort to combine zoning updates with historic preservation guidelines. The Planning Commission also recommended rezoning a city parcel along Hester Road for affordable housing, and the proposal now awaits City Council approval. Oxford Free Press
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Uptown Oxford Music Series
7-9:30 p.m. — Oxford Memorial Park — Free entry — Enjoy a summer concert series featuring a lineup of talented local and regional musicians.
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Oxford Wine & Craft Beer Festival
2-10 p.m. — Oxford Memorial Park — See website for ticket info — Sip on fine wines and craft beers while enjoying artisan displays and live performances.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The only way out is through.
~ Robert Frost
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