Good morning, Oxford.

OPD charged a man for abusing harmful intoxicants after he was found unconscious in a Walmart parking lot on two separate days last week — officers also responded to theft reports and located a bag of suspected methamphetamine during the week.

Miami University received approval from the Ohio Department of Higher Education for its new Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering degree, which will be offered this fall.

The interdisciplinary program—created by the College of Engineering and Computing and the Department of Physics—lets students focus on one of six specialized fields.

Miami University's Judy Alston and Érica Fernández were named co-executive editors of Educational Administration Quarterly—the journal will be housed at Miami for five years.

Oxford Freedom Festival

10 a.m. — Oxford Community Park — $5 parking fee — Celebrate Independence Day with games, food, and a spectacular fireworks display.

Brave 5k

8 AM – 12 PM — Oxford Community Park — Fun for all ages — Participate in a 5K run/walk and a kids' fun run to promote community health.