Miami University is a public research university in Oxford, Ohio, founded in 1809, making it one of the oldest public universities in the United States. The RedHawks compete in the Mid-American Conference at the Division I level. Miami University is considered one of the original "Public Ivies" for its rigorous academics and picturesque residential campus. The university is known for its programs in business, education, engineering, and the arts. Miami's Georgian-style red brick campus with its historic quadrangles and tree-lined walkways has earned it recognition as one of the most beautiful …