OXFORD, OH (FOX19) - Miami University has supassed their enrollment goal for students who plan on attending in the fall.

A record number of students had applied for fall 2013 admission. More than 22,500 students applied which is up nearly 11 percent from the previous year. As of the May 1 confirmation deadline, the number of first-year students confirming their enrollment to Miami surpassed the university’s goal of 3,600. Currently, 3,752 students are committed to attending Miami in the fall.

The academic qualifications and diversity of the admitted student pool increased, making this year one of the most selective for first-year admission to Miami. Students accepted to Miami scored highly on standardized tests: 32.3 percent scored 30 or above on the ACT. On the SAT (Critical Reading + Math), 32.5 percent scored 1300 and above.

HAMILTON, OH (FOX19) - The City of Hamilton is currently developing construction drawings for the East High Gateway street-scape project.  This project was initiated by the City of Hamilton to relieve traffic congestion, improve safety, enhance the entrance into the City and to promote economic development.

To make the project a success for our City, we are soliciting input from property owners, stakeholders and the general public to guide the decision making process.

Residents are invited to attend a Public Information meeting scheduled for Monday, May 13, from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm in the Council Chambers located on the first floor of the Hamilton Municipal Building, 345 High Street.  The meeting will include a brief presentation followed with an open forum for questions and comments.

Public officials and engineering consultants will be available to answer questions.  Comment sheets and exhibits will also be available at the meeting.