Republican Vice Presidential candidate Paul Ryan visited his old college campus in Ohio on August 15th. The students and faculty of Miami University in Ohio were happy to see him…

OXFORD, OHIO — Rep. Paul Ryan received a warm reception from his alma mater Wednesday, returning to Miami University in Ohio for the first time since joining the Republican ticket last week as Mitt Romney’s vice-presidential running mate.

Mr. Ryan is a 1992 graduate of the school in this classic college town in the southwestern part of the state. He would be the school’s first graduate in the White House in 120 years, when Republican Benjamin Harrison (Miami 1852) and running mate Whitelaw Reid (Miami 1856) went down to defeat in Harrison’s re-election bid against Democrat Grover Cleveland. The 42-year-old Wisconsin congressman has often credited his college years for developing his conservative philosophy and his commitment to public service.

“I think this is huge for Miami University,” said Baylor Myers, chairman of the school’s College Republicans chapter as he waited for Mr. Ryan’s campaign rally to begin.

“Paul Ryan has now become one of our most notable alumni. As a College Republican, I have followed his career for years and his leadership is truly exceptional,” he said.