Always beautiful, Miami’s Oxford campus is breathtakingly stunning in the autumn when the sweet gums’ lustrous green leaves turn vibrant shades of yellow and purple. The maples, determined not to be overshadowed, respond by dazzling all with their own colorful coats of blazing orange and red. Watching over all of this drama are the cupolas high atop the red bricks. Did you know that Harrison Hall is the only Miami building with matching cupolas? They are a tribute to Old Main, the university’s first academic building, known for its twin towers. Although a smaller footprint, Harrison is in the same location at Old Main.
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