Good morning, Preble County. A financial storm is brewing at Miami University, where $150 million in student tuition has been quietly rerouted into the endowment while the institution simultaneously claims budget deficits. Professor Steven Conn's satirical exposé reveals how these funds are being counted toward the university's billion-dollar Capital Campaign without student knowledge—all while academic programs face cuts and faculty positions remain frozen.
In brighter campus news, The Miami Student newspaper has captured regional journalism excellence for the second consecutive year, winning the prestigious Corbin Gwaltney Award and 13 additional honors across diverse categories. Meanwhile, environmental ambitions are taking root with Miami's bold 2040 carbon neutrality plan, featuring the development of the Sharon and Graham Mitchell Sustainability Park—a visible testament to the university's commitment to a greener future.
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0%☕️ What's Brewing Locally
💰 Miami University secretly pockets student tuition as "fundraising" success. The university has transferred $150 million in budget surpluses into its endowment while simultaneously claiming financial deficits year after year. Academic programs face cuts and hiring freezes due to these artificially created budget shortfalls. Professor Steven Conn's satirical letter exposes how student tuition payments are being diverted from education to future projects like a new basketball arena. The university counts these redirected funds toward its $1 billion Capital Campaign goal without students' knowledge or consent.
🏆 Miami Student newspaper dominates regional journalism awards for second year. The publication won the prestigious Corbin Gwaltney Award for Best All-Around Student Newspaper, beating every school with over 10,000 students in a four-state region. Staff collected 13 total awards at the Society of Professional Journalists conference, excelling in categories from multimedia to podcasting to sports writing. Former editor-in-chief Kasey Turman expressed pride in the paper's diverse strengths, particularly in emerging digital formats. The winning entries now advance to the national Mark of Excellence Awards competition in October.
🌿 Miami University sets bold carbon neutrality goal for 2040. The ambitious climate action plan focuses on the university's Oxford campus, aiming to eliminate its carbon footprint within the next 15 years. A key feature of the initiative includes the development of the Sharon and Graham Mitchell Sustainability Park, which will be built over the Western Geothermal Field. The park will feature entrances from both State Route 73 and Western Drive, serving as a visible symbol of Miami's environmental commitment.
⚾ Baseball Scoreboard
| Team | Opponent | Score |
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Eaton (3-1) | ||
vs Tri-County North | W 7-2 | |
Tri-County North (7-2) | ||
@ Eaton | L 7-2 |
🥎 Softball Scoreboard
Tri-County North Panthers survived a nail-biter against Eaton Eagles, escaping with a 9-8 victory in Monday's non-league thriller. The Panthers improved to 5-6 with the win, while the Eagles (3-3) will look to bounce back when they host Madison's struggling Mohawks next Wednesday. Fans got their money's worth in this back-and-forth affair that featured more lead changes than a political poll in a swing state.
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Eaton (3-3) | ||
vs Tri-County North | L 9-8 | |
Tri-County North (6-6) | ||
@ Eaton | W 9-8 |
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🙏 In Remembrance
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