◥ University. ⚫ USA. ◇ BELLINGER, Gene. Miami University. Public research university located in Oxford, Ohio, United States Coordinates: 39°30′43″N 84°44′05″W / 39.511905°N 84.734674°W / 39.511905; -84.734674 Miami University (informally Miami of Ohio or simply Miami) is a public research university in Oxford, Ohio. The university was founded in 1809, although classes were not held until 1824. Miami University is the second-oldest university in Ohio and the 10th oldest public university (32nd overall) in the United States.[7] The school's system comprises the main campus in Oxford, as well as regional campuses in nearby Hamilton, Middletown, and West Chester.
Miami also maintains an international boarding campus, the Dolibois European Center in Differdange, Luxembourg. Miami University has a long tradition of Greek life; five social Greek-letter organizations were founded at the university earning Miami the nickname "Mother of Fraternities". History[edit] 1800s[edit] Students in 1848 participated in the "Snowball Rebellion". 1900s[edit] U.S.