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Creative Edge Film Fest Rocks Fairfield

The first annual Creative Edge Film Fest (CEFF) took place in Fairfield September 25-27 at the freshly renovated Orpheum Theater downtown. The festival provided a new venue for Iowa’s independent filmmakers, producers, directors, and actors to showcase their talents.

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The Parks of Fairfield, Iowa

What is there to do in Fairfield? More than you might expect! One thing we love about our town is the plethora of parks located within just a few miles of MIU campus. For our second episode of Fun in Fairfield, we visited several of our favorite parks to give you a firsthand lookat these beautiful areas.

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Nonviolent Communication Expert Gives Talk at MUM

Jeff Brown, a certified nonviolent communication trainer, recently came to speak at the MIU Sustainable Living center about communicating more harmoniously through the concept of NVC. Communication techniques such as NVC fit into our model of sustainability, which we call Deep Sustainability, because we believe that true, world-changing sustainability must begin within. This involves approaching one another from a compassion-based/heart-based level. You can view an introduction to Deep Sustainability concepts from some of our faculty members here.

Jeff became a Certified Trainer with the Center for Nonviolent Communication...

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Taylor Ross Promotes Wonder with Art, Music and Design

A Fairfield native and graduate of the Maharishi School of the Age of Enlightenment, Taylor Ross navigates her world with eyes open.

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Thrift Shopping in Fairfield

What is there to do in Fairfield? It’s a common question we hear from students who are new to the area. Thankfully, there are plenty of things to do in town – even within walking distance of campus. See for yourself in the first video of our “Fun in Fairfield” series!

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EcoJam 2015 Celebrates Diversity in Sustainable Fashion

The decor for EcoJam was simple: a black runway and large tree branches, painted white, on stands. The clothing was anything but.

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MUM is a Blue Zones Success! [INFOGRAPHIC]

Maharishi University is, above all else, dedicated to the happiness, health, and well-being of its students, faculty, and staff. What does that look like? Check out this informative infographic to see for yourself:

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