Miami University Hamilton

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Miami University Hamilton
Type Public satellite campus
Established1968;57 years ago (1968)
FounderPhillip Shriver
Parent institution
Miami University
Dean Ande Durojaiye [1]
Students2,514 [2]
Location, ,
United States

39°22′41″N84°33′47″W / 39.378°N 84.563°W / 39.378; -84.563
Colors Red and White [3]
   
Nickname Harriers
Sporting affiliations
MascotHarry the Harrier
Website miamioh.edu/regionals/
Miami University Hamilton

Miami University Hamilton (Miami Hamilton) is a satellite campus of Miami University in Hamilton, Ohio. It was founded in 1968 and is one of three regional campuses of Miami University.

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History

In 1946, Miami University began offering classes in Hamilton and Middletown to serve residents of those communities who were unable to attend college elsewhere. The success of these classes led to the establishment of five academic centers in Norwood, Dayton, Piqua, and the existing Hamilton and Middletown locations. Steady growth in student enrollment, along with strong local support for higher education, led to the opening of the permanent Miami University Middletown campus in 1966 and the Hamilton campus in 1968. The academic centers in Dayton and Piqua were eventually replaced by Wright State University, while the University of Cincinnati assumed responsibility for the Norwood center. [4]

Campus

Miami Hamilton is a small, compact campus consisting of five academic buildings, a gymnasium, and a conservatory. [5] The Robinson-Schwenn Building in downtown Hamilton is used as an arts and community center. [6]

Buildings

Academics

Miami University Hamilton is a small, primarily nonresidential teaching university with a focus on undergraduate studies. [7] The College of Liberal Arts and Applied Science is an academic division of Miami University housed entirely at Miami University Hamilton and consists of twelve academic departments. [8] The university offers 31 majors and 10 minors. [9] [10]

Student life

Demographics of student body – Fall 2023 [11]
Undergraduate
Non-Hispanic White 70%
Black 9%
Asian 4%
Hispanic (of any race) 6%
Race/Ethnicity Unknown2%
Two or More Races4%
U.S. Nonresident5%

In 2023, Miami Hamilton had a total enrollment of 2,374 admitted students. Of these, 45% were male and 55% were female. [11]

Miami Hamilton has over 53 registered student organizations. These clubs and organizations vary from Arts & Humanities, to political and religious groups, geology, theatre and LGBTQ+ organizations. [12] The university recognizes the Regionals Student Government (RSG) who represent the students of Miami Hamilton. The RSG members work closely with administrators, faculty and staff, providing input that influences many administrative decisions directly affecting students. Members act as liaisons between students and faculty and serve as voting members on the University Senate on the Oxford campus and the Hamilton Campus Senate. [13]

Athletics

Miami University Hamilton is home of the Miami Hamilton Harriers. The Harriers field competitive teams in men's baseball, basketball, golf and tennis; women's teams include basketball, cheerleading, softball, tennis and volleyball. [14] Miami Hamilton is a member of the United States Collegiate Athletic Association and can complete for National Championships. [14]

The Harrier Baseball Program has been the campus's most successful athletic program, claiming the ORCC Regular Season and Tournament Championship in 11 of the last 12 seasons.

Miami Hamilton's athletic teams were originally known as the Chiefs. In 1997, the Miami people withdrew their support for the Miami University "Redskins" nickname, prompting the university to rename to Miami RedHawks. At the same time, Miami Hamilton changed their name to the Harriers and Miami Middletown changed their name to the ThunderHawks. [15]

References

  1. "Regional Dean and Vice President". Miami University Regionals. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
  2. As of fall 2019. "15th Day Headcount, Fall Term 2019" (PDF). Ohio Department of Higher Education. Retrieved April 29, 2020.
  3. "Colors" . Retrieved December 11, 2019.
  4. "Miami Regionals History". Miami University Regionals. Retrieved September 14, 2021.
  5. "Classrooms and Technology". Miami University Regionals. Retrieved September 14, 2021.
  6. "Miami Hamilton Downtown". Miami University. Retrieved August 22, 2020.
  7. "Miami University - Hamilton". The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Retrieved September 14, 2021.
  8. "College of Liberal Arts and Applied Science". Miami University Regionals. Retrieved September 14, 2021.
  9. "College of Liberal Arts and Applied Science (CLAAS) Majors offered at Miami Regionals". Miami University Regionals. Retrieved September 14, 2021.
  10. "College of Liberal Arts and Applied Science (CLAAS) Minors offered at Miami Regionals". Miami University Regionals. Retrieved September 14, 2021.
  11. 1 2 "Enrollment". NCES College Navigator. Retrieved July 25, 2025.
  12. "Organizations". The HUB. Retrieved September 14, 2021.
  13. "Student Government Association - Miami University Hamilton". The HUB. Retrieved September 14, 2021.
  14. 1 2 "About Harrier Sports". Miami University Regionals. Retrieved September 14, 2021.
  15. "Harrier (and Chiefs) History". Miami University Regionals. Retrieved September 14, 2021.

39°22′41″N84°33′47″W / 39.378°N 84.563°W / 39.378; -84.563