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Grad Student Funding, Grant-Writing Workshops Available

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Graduate students are encouraged to apply for the University Research Council's Graduate Student Research Fellowship Program.

UC’s Hillel Jewish Student Center Leads Observance of 71st Anniversary of Kristallnacht

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Students are organizing observances for Nov. 9 and Nov. 10.

UC HEALTH LINE: Embracing a More 'Green' Lifestyle Isn't Just for Fringe

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:00:00 GMT

Cincinnati—If you muster images of dreadlocked hipsters hugging trees and eating tofu when you hear the term "green," think again: living a green lifestyle is becoming easier every day, and it's not just beneficial to the planet—it can have a major impact on human health, too.

Twenty Years After: Experts to Offer Views on Berlin Wall Anniversary at UC Conference on Nov. 8-9

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

In celebration of the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, UC will host a conference with experts from more than 20 institutions that will comprehensively look at what has transpired in the years since.

UC Is Top Ten Again in Nation’s Annual Design Rankings! 2010 Rankings Just Out

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Rankings by national design employers (the people who do the hiring) are just out for 2010, and UC’s interior design program earned the No. 1 spot in the nation, while architecture and industrial design are, once again, in the nation’s Top Ten.

UC Research on Homeless Veterans Presented in Washington, D.C.

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:00:00 GMT

Gary Dick, a University of Cincinnati associate professor of Social Work, presents at a national summit this week that is aimed at ending homelessness among the nation’s veterans.

UC Semester Conversion: See the New Web Site, Check Out the Planning Timeline

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT

The university today launched an updated semester conversion Web site to serve as the UC semester conversion “one stop” for information. The site will be continually updated as UC moves closer to converting to semesters in Fall 2012.

UC Engineering Alum Knows His Material

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

College of Engineering alum proves you can come home again — but you’d better change/not change your material.

UC Football and Student Government Launch Benefit for Young Cancer Patient

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

UC student leaders invite the UC community to take part in purchasing wristbands to support 'Mitch's Mission.'

The Man Behind the Camera

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

New Field Service Assistant Professor Sean Hughes takes his years as art director at CityBeat and applies it to new teaching position in photojournalism.

Researchers Awarded $1.6M to Study Effect of BPA on the Heart, Reproductive System

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

University of Cincinnati researcher Scott Belcher, PhD, has received a two-year, $1.6 million grant from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) to expand his environmental estrogens research.

Warm Welcome for President Williams

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

UC's 27th president reported for his first day on campus and received a spirited welcome from students, faculty and staff.

Science for the 21st Century — And the Mesozoic

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

When UC hosted the North American Paleontological Convention in June 2009, one of the many field trips offered was to the Creation Museum. 'Cincinnati Magazine' and local NPR station WVXU both report on the trip.

Global Headlines Represent UC’s $378 Million in Research Funding

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

UC just announced a record high total of $378 million in research funding for fiscal year 2009. That funding earns real-world research breakthroughs, economic impact AND national and international headlines.

Ohio Poll Looks at Economy, Presidential and Gubernatorial Performance

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

New data released by the Ohio Poll, a product of UC's Institute for Policy Research, finds approval ratings among Ohioans on the decline for both President Barack Obama and Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland, as well as an overall negative view on the direction of the economy.

UC Clermont Volleyball Team Wins State Championship

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Cougar team receives bid to USCAA national tournament.

UC HEALTH LINE: New Treatments for Pulmonary Hypertension Improve Outcomes

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

There are new treatments that can improve the quality of life for some pulmonary hypertension sufferers, says Jean Elwing, MD, UC Health pulmonologist.

Classics Department Hosts Semple Symposium

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Symposium will feature presentations about Apulian pottery in southern Italy.

UC VIDEO: Dr. Ghoul, a Dancing Bill Clinton and the Personalities of Halloween

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A Halloween-themed psychology lesson examines the good and evil that humans hold inside.

Ad Hoc: A Show of Work by Undergraduate Students of UC’s DAAP

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Exhibit featured in UC Clermont College Gallery.

Researcher 'Shows the Voice' in Swallowing Disorders

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:30:00 GMT

Using his background in aerospace engineering and signal processing, a UC researcher is finding new ways to help physicians listen to their patients: by teaching them to look at the signal, not the sound.

Sustaining the Urban Environment Named an Advanced Energy Center of Excellence at the University of Cincinnati

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Governor Ted Strickland and the Ohio Board of Regents name nine centers of excellence at eight universities across Ohio.

A United Way Story: UC Employee Recounts How Red Cross Saved the Day

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The deadline is nearing for the end of this year's United Way and Community Shares campaign. Learn how your money can help by reading a testimonial from UC's Kevin McLaughlin of how the Red Cross helped him as a young man when he was in the Army and overseas.

VIDEO: Class Lesson Challenges Students in Paper Construction

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A University Honors seminar includes field trips to discover William Morris and his world.

UC Researchers Create All-Electric Spintronics

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A multidisciplinary team of UC researchers is the first to find an innovative and novel way to control an electron’s spin orientation using purely electrical means.

Alternatively Spliced Tissue Factor Identified as Promising New Biomarker for Aggressive Cancers

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:00:00 GMT

A recently discovered form of the protein that triggers blood clotting may play a key role in the molecular mechanisms leading to the growth of certain metastatic cancers, according to new research reported by an international team of scientists.

Common Weed Could Provide Clues on Aging and Cancer, Researchers Say

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 10:00:00 GMT

A common weed and human cancer cells could provide details about DNA structure and its relationship with telomeres—a section of DNA believed to affect cellular aging and cancer.

VIDEO: UC Homecoming 5K a Soggy Success

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

View highlights of Friday's 5K fundraiser to benefit Make-A-Wish.

Homecoming Highlights: Slide Show, Video Give Proof to a Great Show by All

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The staff of UC Creative Services offers views of the pageantry of Homecoming 2009, a rousing success from one corner of campus to the other.

Enrollment Extended for Long-Term Care Plan

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Get details on the John Hancock Long-Term Care Plan.

Nobel Winner Kydland Brings Economic Views to UC

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Finn Erling Kydland, a winner of the 2004 Nobel Prize in Economics, shared his theories on how consistent government policy is essential for good economic performance when he delivered the 2009 James C. Kautz Lecture in Political Economy at UC on Thursday.

UC HEALTH LINE: Free Hearing Aid Cleanings and Checkups in November

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:30:00 GMT

You get regular maintenance on your car, your home―so why not your hearing aid?

UC Health Adds Inpatient Podiatry Services at University Hospital

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:00:00 GMT

UC Health has launched a new service designed to help patients with complex vascular diseases avoid preventable amputations as the result of delayed or mismanaged treatment.

UC Social Work/Cincinnati Police Partnership Assists Families Devastated by Death

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The partnership opens the way for police to pursue their investigations while University of Cincinnati social work students provide support for families.

UC Ophthalmologist Receives 'Highest Honor' for Contributions to the Field

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Robert Osher, MD, a professor in the department of ophthalmology at the University of Cincinnati, will receive the Kelman Award for advancement in the field of cataract surgery.

Initial Deadline Approaching for CCTST's KL2 Research Scholars Program

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Letters of intent must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Oct. 26 for those seeking consideration in this year's KL2 Research Scholars Program through the Center for Clinical and Translational Science and Training.

UC Employee Seeks Assistance Through Leave Donation Program

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Help an ailing fellow worker at UC by considering making a donation through UC's Leave Donation program.

UC Health Establishes New Guidelines for Treating Heart Failure Patients

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 10:00:00 GMT

New recommendations for some heart failure patients presenting to the emergency department could shorten hospital stays and provide similar, or perhaps better, outcomes, say emergency medicine researchers at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine.

Autumn All-Campus Community Blood Drive Yields Hundreds of Donations

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The University of Cincinnati community is participating in the Hoxworth Blood Center’s campaign to save lives throughout the seasons.

Human Resources Updates Info on Benefits Enrollment, Long Term Care Option

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Find out plans from Human Resources for this year's Benefits Enrollment period, which begins Oct. 26, along with a deadline reminder on the Long Term Care Plan enrollment.

Epilepsy Center Fundraiser Offers Food, Wines and Fun

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 10:00:00 GMT

If you're looking to combine an evening of fun with raising funds for a worthy cause, "Celebrating Research Innovations for an Epilepsy Cure" is the perfect opportunity.

Planning for a Successful Homecoming Experience at UC

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A little advance planning will go a long way in ensuring that fans, alumni and guests get the most out of their experiences on the UC campus during Homecoming 2009 on Saturday, Oct. 24.

United Way and Community Shares Campaign Offers Incentives in Pursuit of Goal

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

New offers being coordinated by UC's United Way and Community Shares campaign could earn you tickets to the UC-UConn football game or lunch with new UC President Gregory H. Williams.

Geology in the 21st Century and the UC Experience

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

While science departments around the nation are feeling the pinch, UC’s Department of Geology keeps students right where they belong: at the epicenter, you might say.

University Honors Program Invites Faculty Proposals for Honors Seminars

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Submissions are due on Dec. 7. Honors seminars challenge UC's academically talented students with creative projects and experiences that take learning beyond the classroom.

UC Researchers Awarded Federal Grant to Examine the Effects of Ecstasy Use in Young Adults

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

University of Cincinnati researchers will examine genetics and brain imaging as they zero in on ecstasy’s effects on the still-developing brains of adolescents and young adults.

Research Shows Overweight Patients More Challenging to Sedate

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 13:00:00 GMT

Patients with higher body mass indexes are more challenging to sedate, according to results found by a UC researcher studying data from common oral surgeries.

UC Designated Udall Center for Parkinson's Research

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 10:00:00 GMT

The University of Cincinnati has been designated a Morris K. Udall Center for Parkinson's Disease Research by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.

UC Neuroscience Institute Reaches 10-Year Benchmark With National Recognition in 11 Specialties

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 10:00:00 GMT

The University of Cincinnati Neuroscience Institute celebrated its 10th anniversary today by announcing its arrival at a national benchmark with accreditations, certifications or national association memberships in 11 of 12 important neuroscience specialties.

CECH Announces 2009 Distinguished Alumni Awards

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Three alumni will be honored when the awards are presented on Oct. 25.

UC HEALTH LINE: Female Condom Gives Women a Viable Alternative

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:00:00 GMT

Fertility specialist Michael Thomas, MD, and his team at UC Health's Center for Reproductive Health have been awarded a $608,000 grant to study a particular female condom and its design improvements.

John R. Nelson Named Assistant Dean for Administrative Services at UC Clermont

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Nelson brings a diverse background in administration, human resources, financial/budget management and general site management to the college.

Kyrgyz Education Delegation to Visit UC on Oct. 19-20

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The delegation of higher education personnel are on a three-week tour to explore best practices at American universities.

Take UC’s New Research Virtual Tour!

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

UC research has helped generate new start-up firms and jobs in the region and new product ideas with the potential for significant economic development. Now, you can take a virtual tour of six of these projects: Everything from a robot that can come to your rescue to a new type of hospital gown that gives new hope to future patients.

Research Awards to UC Hit $378 Million

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 09:05:00 GMT

The University of Cincinnati marks another record high with a total of $378 million in research funding for 2009.

'Marvin Mouse' Major Player in Fight Against Multiple Sclerosis

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 14:00:00 GMT

The Marvin Mouse, named after Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis, is helping researchers at the University of Cincinnati shed light on how killer T cells contribute to multiple sclerosis.

Doctors Use Patient's Own Stem Cells to Grow Facial Bone

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

In a first-of-its kind procedure, physicians have used stem cells taken from the fat tissue of a 14-year-old boy and combined them with growth protein and donor tissue to grow viable cheek bones in the teen.

First-of-Kind Study Shows Model Can Be Used to Rate Courtroom Psychiatric Experts' Performance

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

What does it mean when expert psychiatric witnesses in a court case reach opposing conclusions on the same sets of evidence? A new study out of the University of Cincinnati College of Law suggests via mathematical modeling that both analyses can be completely accurate.

Senior Scholars Day Draws High-Achieving High-School Seniors to UC

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

UC plans a special day to show these students they can achieve a high-quality education close to home.

UC’s Final Enrollment Figures Exceed Expectations, Exceed 39,000

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 16:25:00 GMT

Final figures reported to the state exceed 39,000 students and show the highest number of Bearcats since 1980.

UC HEALTH LINE: School's Stresses Can Trigger Mood Disorders

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 10:00:00 GMT

With the school year kicking into full gear, mood disorders such as bipolar disorder and depression can start to manifest themselves—and parents need to be on the lookout for them in their children.

McMicken Faculty Featured at Annual Books by the Banks Festival

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Cincinnati's free, public event will feature A&S faculty and students among its 80 featured authors.

State of Research Presentation Scheduled for Oct. 14

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

UC Vice President for Research Sandra Degen will discuss the results and highlights of research efforts across the university community at this annual program, set this year for Oct. 14.

Friday Deadline Approaches for Translational Research Grant Proposals

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The submission deadline for letters of intent for the T1 pilot project grant program coordinated by the Center for Clinical and Translational Science and Training is Friday, Oct. 9, at 5 p.m.

University Hospital Gives Nearly $100 Million Back to Cincinnati

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

University Hospital provided nearly $100 million ($98.9 million) in community benefit in fiscal year 2009.

UC Authors Featured at Cincinnati’s Third-Annual Books by the Banks: Cincinnati USA Book Festival

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

UC is represented among more than 80 national and regional authors at the Oct. 17 Books by the Banks book festival downtown.

NIH Grant Boosts 'Rehearsal' in Stroke Rehabilitation

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A five-year, $3.6 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) will enable University of Cincinnati researchers to explore how mental "rehearsal" of physical activities can improve motor skills in stroke patients.

UC Represented at National College Fair Downtown

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

UC Admissions and every UC college will be represented at the Oct. 11 college fair at the Duke Energy Convention Center downtown.

UC's Graduate School Sets New Records in Applications and Degrees Awarded

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

UC's Graduate School has just released its annual report for fiscal year 2009. It was a year that topped the history-making records of the year before, with new records set for applications and the highest number of master’s and doctoral degrees ever awarded.

Rachel Hays Named USCAA Co-Player of Week

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

For the second consecutive week, a member of the No. three ranked UC Clermont College Volleyball Team received national recognition.

Faculty & Staff Information for Ordering Academic Regalia for Commencement

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Commencement is coming up on Dec. 12. The last day for faculty and staff to order regalia is Oct. 16.

The Princeton Review Ranks UC Among Nation's 'Best 172 Law Schools' and 'Best 301 Business Schools'

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Based on student surveys, two of UC’s colleges once again make the grade when it comes to national rankings.

UC Presents History Online as Part of Ohio Archives Month in October

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

That history includes a letter written by President Thomas Jefferson.

Peter Embi Chosen to Discuss Health Care Reform in D.C.

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Peter Embi, MD, is one of roughly 150 doctors in the United States who has been asked to participate in a special health care reform meeting today in Washington, D.C.

UC Fitness Centers Announce Fall Fitness Class Offerings

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Class offerings are open to non-members.

Memorial Service Honors Body Donors and Families

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The annual memorial service for people who have donated their bodies to medical science will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, at the University of Cincinnati (UC) Academic Health Center.

International Elite: UC Among World’s Top 30 Design Programs

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

BusinessWeek is out this week with its annual ranking of the international elite in design education. The University of Cincinnati is once again on the “A-List” of design programs.

BusinessWeek: UC Ranks Among Top 30 Design Schools in the World

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

BusinessWeek is out this week with its annual ranking of the international elite in design education. The University of Cincinnati is once again on the “A-List” of design programs.

UC Libraries Awarded Grant That Will Help Cincinnatians Uncover Their Family History

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Funding from a new grant will support an effort for Cincinnatians to launch their family history treasure hunt anytime, anywhere.

UC Development Aids Longevity Research

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A mouse model developed by University of Cincinnati scientists has aided in the discovery of a protein signalling mechanism responsible for healthful longevity in female mice.

Stimulus Funds Give Boost to Study of Intracranial Aneurysms

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 09:00:00 GMT

With the help of $8 million in federal stimulus funds, University of Cincinnati researchers will continue their efforts to identify genes responsible for the formation and rupture of intracranial aneurysms.

View the Fall Issue of UCit's Newsletter - "UCit Now"

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The fall issue of the UCit newsletter, "UCit Now," is online.

Monica Rimai's Statement on the Governor's Budget Proposal

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Interim President Monica Rimai issued the following statement in response to Governor Strickland's budget news conference today.

UC United Way and Community Shares Campaign Begins Oct. 1.

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The UC United Way and Community Shares Campaign begins Oct. 1 and runs throughout the month of October.

Register for R.E.C. Kids Clubs and Camps

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Get details on registration for the Campus Recreation Center's clubs and camps for kids.

A Tradition of Excellence, A Year of Celebration

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

2009-10 marks a year of anniversaries and milestones for CCM.

Enrollment Period Now Open for Group Long-Term Care Plan

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

John Hancock is the new group long-term care provider for UC employees. Plan enrollment is now open.

History Professor Retires After 42 Years at University

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Taft Professor of History Barbara Ramusack, an expert on the history of India, was the first to teach Asian history at UC.

UC to Hold Ceremony to Honor Veterans on Nov. 12

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Up to 150 cadets representing the UC Army and Air Force Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) will take part in the ceremony.

UC Libraries 'Freedom Without Walls' Exhibit Commemorates the Fall of the Berlin Wall

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall.

UC Clermont 5K Walk/Run for Scholarships

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Nanotech Researchers Develop Artificial Pore

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 09:00:00 GMT

Using an RNA-powered nanomotor, University of Cincinnati biomedical engineering researchers have successfully developed an artificial pore able to transmit nanoscale material through a membrane.

College of Nursing Develops New Web Site

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The new Web site was designed with the needs of students in mind.

Volunteers Sought for Oct. 3 Crime Prevention/Community Safety Event at UC

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Help make the start of the school year a safe time at UC by volunteering in a door-hanger distribution campaign being organized by UC Police and Cincinnati Police.

Reception Honors UC’s Choose Ohio First Scholarship Recipients

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The students, all residents of Ohio, were awarded the scholarships as part of a state initiative to recruit and retain Ohio students into the high-demand science, technology, engineering, math and medicine (STEMM) and STEMM education fields.

UC Innovation Shines at 'Cincinnati Innovates'

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Six out of eight available awards were captured by University of Cincinnati students, alums, faculty at prestigious Cincinnati innovation contest.

UC Magazine Highlights Diversity in Latest Issue, 'The Many Faces of UC'

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Read an entire issue of feature stories about intriguing people from the University of Cincinnati community, and discover why we so appreciate our differences.

Video: Faces of UC

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

View a presentation of diversity at the University of Cincinnati.

Researchers Find Group Therapy Benefits Homeless Veterans Prone to Violence

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A new study examines the rates of violence among homeless veterans and their partners and the significant results of group therapy.

UC HEALTH LINE: What Happens When I Donate Blood?

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 09:00:00 GMT

Hoxworth Blood Center needs a minimum of 350 volunteer blood donors and 40 platelet donors each day to meet the needs of patients in the community, and Ronald Sacher, MD, director of the center, and his team are asking you to help them meet this goal.

Blogging the Ps and Qs

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Communication professor LisaMarie Luccioni will blog about etiquette and image for Psychology Today.

UC Clermont's Bradford Named Setter of the Week

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Bradford, a sophomore from Norwood High School, earned this award for her performance in three Cougar wins last week.

Deadlines Approach for Ohio Voter Registration, Poll Worker Applications at UC

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Election season is nearing, and opportunities on campus are available for both voter registration and, through the UC Poll Cats group, applying to become an election worker.

Headline Hits: UC Research Reducing Crime, Reducing Health Threats

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

In the last month alone, news media from Africa, Asia, Europe and North America headlined UC’s real-world research impact.

Report Card Marks UC Gains in Enrollment, Retention, Research Rankings

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

With more than 80 metrics, the annual UC|21 Report Card tracks UC's progress on six goals. Interim President Monica Rimai presented it to the Board of Trustees on Sept. 22.

Ailing Co-Worker Seeks Assistance Through Leave Donation Program

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Consider helping an ailing co-worker through UC's Leave Donation program.

Diversity Comes in All Forms at UC

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

In the online issue just released today, UC Magazine celebrates our diversity as an institution of higher learning. The publication’s profiles and content are extended and amplified by the diversity embodied within UC’s incoming class and the UC research that serves diverse audiences.

UC to Host Regional STEM Summit

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Teachers and administrators from K-12 school districts in the area are invited to take part in the Cincinnati STEM Education Summit, aimed at improving K-12 instruction in science, technology, engineering, math and medical fields.

UC Names Reading Campus, Establishes Metabolic Diseases Institute

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 11:00:00 GMT

The UC Board of Trustees has approved the naming of the UC Reading Campus and the UC Metabolic Diseases Institute.

Cougars Take Lead in Ohio Collegiate Athletic Conference

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Cougars sweep matches in the annual Cougar Classic and sit at top of the Ohio Collegiate Athletic Conference standings.

VIDEO: Record Crowds of Bearcats Arrive on Campus

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

See highlights of the move into the residence halls as well as a slide show of the move-in and UC’s Convocation Ceremony for new students.

UC to Host Ohio First Year Summit

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The one-day symposium examines the future of the student's first-year experience in higher education.

University Dining Services Announces New Dining Options

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Based on input from the campus community, new food options are opening this fall in Tangeman University Center.

Hoxworth Blood Center Announces '100,000 Donors, 100,000 Heroes' Initiative

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Hoxworth Blood Center launched a regional campaign initiative today, aimed at increasing the amount of annual donors for 2009-2010.

Cancer Predisposition From Gene Variant Shows Strong Gender Bias

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 15:00:00 GMT

Cancer predisposition resulting from the presence of a specific gene variant shows a strong gender bias, researchers at the University of Cincinnati have demonstrated.

UC Health Partners With CVTS to Enhance Cardiac Care in the Tristate

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

UC Health will partner with Cardiac, Vascular and Thoracic Surgeons, Inc. (CVTS)—the Tristate's leading community-based cardiac surgical practice—as an integral step toward advancing the care of patients with heart disease in the Greater Cincinnati area.

UC HEALTH LINE: Allergies—When to Treat Yourself, When to See a Doctor

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 13:00:00 GMT

Most allergy sufferers can rely on their symptoms like clockwork—when the pollen count is high, their eyes start to water and their nose starts to run. But do they know when to try over-the-counter medicine for their symptoms and when to seek stronger treatment?

Drug Discovery Process More Accurate, Less Expensive Using Novel Application

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 02:00:00 GMT

Cancer and cell biology experts at the UC have developed a new mass spectrometry-based tool they say provides more precise, cost-effective data collection for drug discovery efforts.

38,700 Students Expected at UC When Classes Begin On Sept. 23

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 09:00:00 GMT

As UC welcomes a new president, the university also welcomes its largest freshman class in UC’s history and an overall crowd that’s a flashback to the 80s.

UC By the Numbers

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 08:30:00 GMT

UC is expecting its largest freshman class in history and the highest overall enrollment seen in decades.

UC and Metro Extend Bus Contract Another Year

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Major changes will mark the next year of the bus transportation contract between the University of Cincinnati and Metro.

Center Announces First Round of 'T1' Pilot Grant Recipients Transitional Science Center

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Four faculty researchers have been selected to receive research funding from the 'T1' pilot project program coordinated by the Center for Clinical and Translational Science and Training.

Learning from Afar or Across the Street: UC Expands Distance Learning Options and Increases Number of Distance Learners

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Distance learning is an integral part of the university’s 21st century approach to meeting the diverse educational needs of students.

Pilot Program Paves Way for Coming Master’s in Interior Design

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A pilot program offered this fall will serve as a precursor to a planned UC Master of Interior Design.

UC to Offer New Health Informatics Track to Meet Growing Demand

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

UC will offer a new option within its Information Technology baccalaureate degree program: a Health Informatics track. Health Informatics is an in-demand field that promises strong starting salaries.

At UC, Move-In Also Means Recycling by the Ton

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

As UC students move into the residence halls later this week, about 50 campus volunteers will focus on recycling all those boxes.

New Cooperative Policing Tactic Takes Aim at Reducing Robberies in Communities Around UC

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Reducing street robberies is a main goal for a new strategy that will take advantage of having a UC Police officer and a Cincinnati Police officer patrolling the areas around the edge of UC in the same patrol car.

Formal Ceremony Welcomes UC’s Largest Freshman Class in History

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

In an interactive presentation, students will discover the undergraduate opportunities that lie ahead in attending one of the nation’s top research institutions.

CECH Launches New Web site

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Visitors are invited to view a brief video presentation about the new Web site.

Swelling Crowds Swell UC Student Housing

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Overall demand for UC student housing is up by more than 600 students, including more than 400 freshmen, compared with last year.

Study Shows Common Pain Cream Could Protect Heart During Attack

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:00:00 GMT

New research from the University of Cincinnati shows that a common, over-the-counter pain salve rubbed on the skin during a heart attack could serve as a cardiac-protectant, preventing or reducing damage to the heart while interventions are administered.

Enzyme Crucial to Insulin Resistance Found in Brain

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 09:00:00 GMT

An enzyme known to cause insulin resistance in muscle is also located in the brain and has a similar function there, a research team that includes a University of Cincinnati scientist has found.

Symposium Highlights Emerging Occupational Health Hazards, Including H1N1

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 09:00:00 GMT

Scientists will discuss the latest occupational and environmental health research at the UC Education and Research Center's 10th annual Pilot Research Project Symposium on Thursday, Oct. 1, and Friday, Oct. 2.

Looking for Signs: It’s Not What You Say, But Where You Say It That Counts

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

UC business professor finds lack of understanding and research when it comes to one of the basic means of marketing communication widely used since antiquity. He'll present his findings at a conference jointly held by both industry and academia, Oct. 13–15.

Bearcat Body Newsletter Highlights Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The newsletter is produced by the UC Wellness Center.

Convocation Information for Faculty and Staff

Sat, 12 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

New student Convocation will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 20, in Fifth Third Arena.

UC Hosts Scholarly Signage Conference:
Amidst Downturn, Signage Takes on New Level of Importance to Business...and Academia

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Signage is the low-cost, high-value marketing tool for business. As such, it has taken on new importance for businesses, both large and small, during the economic downturn. Researchers are taking note, and the University of Cincinnati will host a national signage conference Oct. 13-15.

Cracker Barrel’s Unusual Signage Planning Process

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Signage Foundation, Inc., estimates that signage will generally account for 25-65 percent of a business’ revenue. Cracker Barrel execs agree with that figure and have developed a careful signage planning process to make sure their signs pay off.

UC’s Commitment to Build the Nation’s First Research Center for Signage Study

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Signage has never been the subject of comprehensive study in terms of architecture, communication, design, engineering, marketing, law, planning, psychology and safety. With support from the Signage Foundation, Inc., the University of Cincinnati has the ambitious goal to become the first site for comprehensive signage study.

National Model Signage Code to Be Presented at Upcoming UC Signage Conference

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A recently developed model sign code will be presented at an unusual national signage conference to be held at UC Oct. 13-15. Thanks to UC students, conference goers will also have the chance to see how the code might change a local business corridor.

Proposed National Signage Code: What It Would Look Like in a Real Community

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The 2009 National Signage Research and Education Conference, to be hosted by UC, will include presentation of a model signage code for the United States. In order to see what a community might look like if the code is adopted, UC planning students actually applied it to a Cincinnati community.

Signage Conference in Cincinnati Includes Comprehensive Review of Existing Research

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

As a UC graduate planning student, Joan Christodoulou found and organized existing signage research, dating back to the 1950s, in the fields of graphic design, law, business and marketing, and planning. She will share her work at the national signage conference at the University of Cincinnati Oct. 13-15.

UC HEALTH LINE: Big Breasts Can Be an Even Bigger Pain Requiring Surgical Relief

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 09:00:00 GMT

Contrary to pop-culture portrayals, big breasts aren't always an asset; for some women, they can be a literal pain in the neck.