About Miami University or MU
Thank you for your interest in Hillel at Miami University. Hillel`s mission is to help students understand what it means to be distinctly Jewish and universally human - to commit to Jewish peoplehood and the world.
Hillel encourages all to build relationships, learn from one another, and create and invigorate community. Hillel supports individual journeys of exploration and discovery through a wide variety of programs, cultural and immersive experiences, and social justice projects for students, faculty, staff, and the Oxford community. Jewish groups at Miami University include the Association of Jewish Students, Miami Students for Israel, AIPAC, KOACH, Business Mentors, First Year Students of Hillel, Greek-Jewish Council and various Sports Teams. Students are encouraged to participate in as well as create and implement new initiatives and establish new Jewish groups on campus. Our programs are open to all!
Prospective students are invited to contact the staff of Hillel at Miami University to ask questions, chat about Jewish life on campus, and to arrange for student-to-student conversation or hospitality during a campus visit. Students and families are welcome to stop by Hillel at any time. Check out our website at www.muhillel.org! We wish you much joy and success with your college search.
15081 Undergrads
2476 Graduates
1000* (7%)Jewish Undergrads(Percent of Population)
25* (1%)Jewish Graduates(Percent of Population)
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Engagement Internship
Israel Fellow
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There is currently no Hillel affiliated organization on this campus.
For more information on Jewish life on this campus, contact the university's student/religious life department.
If you are part of a Jewish student organization on this campus, learn how to become affiliated.