Miami University is a student-centered public university founded in 1809 that has built its success through an unwavering commitment to liberal arts undergraduate education, with complementary quality graduate programs, and the active engagement of its students in both curricular and co-curricular life. Miami University employees are highly valued for their contribution toward the Miami experience and enjoy a competitive benefits package as they work to support the university's educational mission. Miami provides the opportunities of a major university while offering the personalized attention found in the best small colleges. Miami's main campus is located in Oxford, Ohio, 35 miles north of Cincinnati. Providing small-town charm, Oxford is home to about 10,000 permanent residents. Uptown Oxford features restaurants and shops within walking distance of Miami University. Known as one of the most beautiful campuses in the nation, Miami, the nation's tenth oldest public university, is recognized for its striking red brick Georgian-style architecture and tree-shaded lawns. Miami University has regional campuses in Hamilton and Middletown, Ohio, a learning center in West Chester, Ohio, and a center in Luxembourg.