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Serotonin Made in Breast Cancer Cells, Researchers Show

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:00:00 GMT

Researchers at the University of Cincinnati have documented that the brain hormone serotonin is made in human breast cancer cells and functions abnormally, contributing to malignant growth.

Exposure to Traffic, Indoor Pollutants Puts Certain Kids at Increased Risk for Asthma

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

New research presents strong evidence that the "synergistic" effect of early-life exposure to both outdoor traffic-related pollution and indoor endotoxin causes more harm to developing lungs than one or the other exposure alone.

Food Services Holiday Hours

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Check the holiday hours for UC Food Services. Regular dining hours resume on Nov. 30.

Scholarship Deadlines Are Approaching

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

UC awards more than $19 million in merit-based scholarships each year.

President Williams Discusses Athletics at UC in Interview

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

New UC President Gregory H. Williams says that Oscar Robertson was his childhood sports hero and offers his views on the proper fit for athletics within the overall university framework in a wide-ranging interview with blogger Michael Perry on GoBearcats.com.

Commencement Reservations Close Nov. 29

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

All summer and fall quarter '09 associate, baccalaureate and master's grads are invited to Commencement on Saturday, Dec. 12.

University Honors Program Invites Faculty Proposals for Honors Seminars

Tue, 24 Nov 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.

Free Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screenings Offered Dec. 5

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT

UC Health vascular surgeons have joined the Find the AAAnswers national awareness campaign to provide free abdominal aortic aneurysm screenings to local Cincinnati residents who are at high-risk for the disease.

Business and Community Leader Phillip R. Cox to be Awarded Honorary Doctorate from UC

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Cox will be recognized at UC’s Commencement Ceremony on Dec. 12.

UC to Confer Three Honorary Doctorates and Award for Excellence

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Recipients will be honored at the UC Commencement Ceremony on Dec. 12.

Business Leader Richard E. Thornburgh to Be Awarded Honorary Doctorate from UC

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Thornburgh will be recognized at UC’s Commencement Ceremony on Dec. 12.

Longtime UC Educator and Alumna Nancy Hamant to Be Honored with UC’s Award for Excellence

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Nancy Hamant has demonstrated an endless dedication to giving back to the university that gave her the opportunity to pursue a higher education. She will be honored at UC’s Commencement Ceremony on Dec. 12.

Senators Introduce Legislation to Fight Depression Nationwide

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:00:00 GMT

The University of Cincinnati Department of Psychiatry, at both its Lindner Center of HOPE and Clifton campuses, is a nationally recognized center for the research and treatment of depression and bipolar disorder that could benefit from the bipartisan ENHANCED Act to establish national centers of excellence for the treatment of these conditions.

GRE Prep Information at UC

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

UC's Student Affairs and Services offers a course on building study skills for the GRE. Registration is required.

UC HEALTH LINE: Don't Blame Tryptophan for Thanksgiving Snooze

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:00:00 GMT

Blame it on the heavy meal, the alcohol, or simply the opportunity afforded by a free afternoon on a traditional holiday. Just don't blame it on the tryptophan, say experts at the University of Cincinnati.

New Technology Gives Air Care Helicopters a Brighter Night

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT

When the sun sets, Air Care & Mobile Care crews now bring out one more piece of equipment for their emergency missions.

New Addition Announced to Alternative Retirement Plan Providers

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

UC employees taking advantage of the Alternative Retirement Plan option have a new name added to the roster of retirement provider options.

CCM Prep Student Featured on "From the Top"

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Jenny Lee will perform on the Dec. 19 installment of the popular NPR program.

Paleontologists Find Extinction Rates Higher in Open-Ocean Settings During Mass Extinctions

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Environmental selectivity during three of the ‘Big Five’ mass extinction events focus of two paleontologists’ latest research.

CCM Summer Program Moves from Lucca to Spoleto

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

CCM Spoleto launches in June of 2010.

Reminder: Benefits Enrollment Deadline Upcoming on Dec. 2

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

UC employees are reminded that the time period for enrolling in Choice Benefits for the next year will come to a close on Dec. 2.

President Williams: Let's Dream Big, Set High Goals

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

UC's new president outlined his preliminary plans for taking the university forward at the All-University Faculty Meeting.

UC Student Organization Leads Campus-Wide Food Drive

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Canned food items will benefit the Freestore Foodbank in Over-the-Rhine.

President Williams to Address All-University Faculty Meeting Today

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

President Gregory Williams will make his first major university address at the All-University Faculty Meeting on Nov. 18.

Law Grads Perform Well on Latest Ohio Bar Exam

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The UC College of Law led the list of Ohio's law schools in overall passage rates by its graduates on the most recent Ohio Bar Exam.

FRIDAY: Two Poetry Readings

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Faculty and students in the Department of English will host award-winning poets.

Tony Award-Winner and UC Alumna Faith Prince to Address UC’s Commencement Ceremony

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The career of the singer and actress spans stage, film and TV. She’ll address University of Cincinnati graduates on Dec. 12.

COB's Finance Faculty Ranked First in Research Productivity Nationally

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The study published in the journal The Financial Review ranked the finance department in UC's College of Business tops in the nation in research productivity.

Bridgeman Receives Citizen Service Award

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Ed Bridgeman was honored at the Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy

Real Estate Weekend Classes at UC Clermont College

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

UC Clermont College will offer accelerated real estate pre-license classes in a new weekend class format.

CARE/Crawley Building Selected for Architectural Honor

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The University of Cincinnati Academic Health Center's CARE/Crawley Building has been selected for the Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design American Architecture Awards program for 2009.

University of Cincinnati Announces Initiative to Support Veteran And Military Students

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Salute to Service program will honor and assist those who have served or will serve our country.

VIDEO: UC Veterans Ceremony Introduces UC's 'Salute to Service'

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Major General John W. Peabody, guest speaker at the ceremony, also hails UC’s ROTC cadets as the next ‘Greatest Generation.’

UC Employee Assistance Program Can Help With Holiday Stress

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Whether you are faculty, staff, supervisor or shift worker, REACH has services and resources that can help and support you, both in and out of the workplace.

UC Libraries Project Features College of Engineering's History Online

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A publication produced by engineering students and alumni takes us back to major technical accomplishments in the 20th century.

Expand Your Global Perspective During International Education Week Activities at UC

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A keynote address by UC alum Jean-Robert Cadet, who escaped a life of forced childhood servitude in Haiti, is among the highlights for UC's celebration this year of International Education Week.

National Student Survey Suggests UC Holds ‘High-Impact' Learning

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

UC is also highlighted as a national model in using the data to improve the student educational experience.

VIDEO: CCM Faculty Performs at White House

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Associate Professor of Piano and Artist-in-Residence Awadagin Pratt participated in the White House's classical music day.

UC Relaunches Part-Time MBA Program in Blue Ash

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The College of Business at the University of Cincinnati will offer an MBA program at its Blue Ash Carver Woods facility, "conveniently located right in the real world."

UC Pays Tribute to the Nation’s Veterans

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

In a Nov. 12 ceremony featuring ROTC cadets, UC will pay tribute to the men and women who have honorably served the nation.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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 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 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 Fund-Raiser 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Fitness Centers Announce Fall Fitness Class Offerings

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Class offerings are open to non-members.

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.

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.

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.

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.

UC Clermont 5K Walk/Run for Scholarships

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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.

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.