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Welcome to Miami

We are a place for those who will. Our students and staff are an eclectic mix of passionate people. We're thinkers, doers, leaders and supporters, introverts and extroverts. We're authors, painters, climbers, coders, pianists, philanthropists, and gamers. We do what we love, and we can’t wait to support you in what you will do.

Welcome to Miami

Living and Dining

Find housing, dining, and entertainment options that will enhance, expand, and enrich your college experience.

Dining at Miami

From meal plans to restaurants, you will find delicious dining options on campus that can accommodate your dietary needs. Take a look at all we have to offer.

Live in Oxford

Be immersed in local life steps away from Miami.

Arts and Culture

Engage in the performing arts, visual arts, and cultural activities and programs often at no cost.

Natural Areas

The Natural Areas are located around the campus and they comprise over 1000 acres with 23 miles of hiking trails.

This is our Story. Make it Yours.

Want to know what the Miami experience is all about? Meet the people who make Miami such a special place.

Amitoj Kaur '23

Majors: Political Science, Emerging Technology in Business and Design

Brady Hershberger '24

Major: Criminal Justice

Abbey Stoltzfus '24

Majors: Political Science, Sociology

Join the Club

From athletics and community service to leadership and culture, choose from over 600 student organizations — or create your own. When you are involved in student life, you will make the most of your Miami experience.

Support and Services

We have resources to support your life at Miami beyond the classroom. Learn more about Miami's supporting offices:

Division of Student Life

Campus Services Center

Parent and Family Programs

The Office of Parent and Family Programs partners with you to ensure your student's success at Miami. In addition to communicating your needs to the University administration, we are here to educate you about student development and help your college student become an independent and involved citizen.

Parent and Family Programs

University Safety and Security

Miami is committed to maintaining a safe learning environment for all students and members of the university community.

University Safety and Security

Campus Support and Resources

Discover all Miami offers to support your success. With resources ranging from student safety and professional guidance to parking and tutoring opportunities, this is where you will find help.

Campus Support and Resources

Start Your Well-Being Journey

Discover Miami's Mental Health and Well-Being website - your one-stop destination for personalized support, wellness tools, and expert resources. The site features tailored care options, free articles and videos, and tools to help you thrive. Start your well-being journey today!

A laptop and cell phone, each featuring the mental health and well-being website. The laptop screen reads "Today I feel Overwhelmed" and the cell phone version says "Today I feel curious."

Find Support Tool

Find Support Tool

Use the interactive tool to search and filter resources tailored to your needs—by campus, audience, care type, and topics like anxiety, stress, or body image. Browse, favorite, and export your results to save for later.

Wellness Navigator

Answer a few questions to discover the best resources to support your unique wellness journey.

Updates and Events

Follow updates from Miami’s Mental Health Committee, explore events, and get timely wellness tips.

September 02, 2026 Fenton edits themed issue of African Arts

Jordan Fenton , associate professor of Art History, edited the themed issue of African Arts, "Art Across Africa Before 1600" (volume 59, issue 2, 2026). This is the first-ever special issue of a major journal considering pre-1600 African arts and includes five peer-reviewed articles and one exhibition review. As lead of the editorial team, he also co-authored the introductory essay of the issue, "Arts Across Africa Before 1600: An Ever-Growing Void?," along with Matthew Rarey, Joseph Underwood, Sarah Van Beurden, and Kristen Windmuller-Luna.