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The Real ABCs Miami University Students Know All Too Well

Even for such a beautiful campus, there's so much more than meets the eye.

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For Miami University students, it's hard to find yourself bored on a campus that never stops. Whether studying, attending sporting events, adventuring on campus, or hanging out uptown, there are so many options available.

Aside from the general things that all colleges are known for, Miami is also well-known for a few of its own trademarks.

A: Armstrong Student Center

B: The Brotherhood

For Miami students, hockey is absolutely the greatest way to spend a Friday or Saturday night.

C: The Crawfords

It's no secret that Miami's current president, Dr. Gregory Crawford, and his wife, Dr. Renate Crawford, are easily two of the greatest and most loving people you will ever meet.

D: Dolibois European Center (Luxembourg campus)

E: Eighteen-O-Nine

F: Formal Gardens

Fun fact: Miami’s first president, Robert Hamilton Bishop, is actually buried in this part of campus.

G: Green Beer Day

H: High Street

I: Ivy

Ivy Crawford is the First Dog of Miami University. She can often be seen around campus, and on Halloween, she was spotted dressed as a lion!

J: J-Term

K: King Library

L: Love and Honor

M: MacCracken Hall

MacCracken Hall is actually the second most photographed building in Ohio, but it's better known to Miami students as being the face of "sorority quad."

N: Notable Alumni

Miami has successful alumni all over the world, and some of our most well-known graduates include Benjamin Harrison, Paul Ryan, and Ben Roethlisberger.

O: Oxford, Ohio

P: Pulley Diner

Q: Quidditch

There's something for everyone with tons of organizations to get involved in.

R: RedHawks

S: The Sundial

Though only correct four times a year, the sundial is still an iconic place on Miami's campus. Don't forget to rub the turtle heads for good luck on your next exam!

T: Tradition

Miami University is deeply rooted in traditions and legends that have been around for ages. Some of these traditions include Charter Day Ball, Battle of the Bricks, and referring to married alumni as "Miami Mergers." Some popular legends include the ghost of Helen Peabody, avoiding stepping on the Seal so as to not fail your next exam, and destined love if you kiss under Upham Arch at midnight.

U: Uptown

V: Varsity Skating

W: Western Campus

X: (E)xperiences

Whether on campus or studying abroad on the other side of the world, our years at Miami are filled with unparalleled experiences we'll never forget.

Y: Yager Stadium

Z: Zoology

With so much to love about Miami, this list definitely doesn't cover everything; however, in the words of Robert Frost, we can all agree that Miami is "the most beautiful campus that ever there was."

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