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New School of Education Director Focuses on Student Achievement

Sam Stringfield, PhD, is working with faculty and administrators to positively impact student achievement and effectively prepare future educators.

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UC Art Historian Featured in Series

Theresa Leininger-Miller is featured in a DVD series that examines the lives of African American expatriates in Paris during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

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CCM Student Named Grand Finalist Winner of the Metropolitan Opera's 2013 National Council Auditions

Artist diploma candidate Thomas Richards, bass-baritone, was one of six young artists named the winners of the Met's prestigious and highly competitive National Council Auditions.

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UC names Emily MacIntyre as UC Scholar-Athlete

McMicken College of Arts and Sciences junior and University of Cincinnati women’s volleyball player MacIntyre serves up excellence both on and off the court.

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Yuzhen Zhou

Yuzhen Zhou from China experienced a culture shock her freshman year. After adapting to the American way of life, she discovered a diversity of cultures, which broadened her perspective.

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Anurag Grogineni

Big dreams and great academic achievements led Anurag Grogineni from Hyderabad, India, to study finance at the University of Cincinnati.

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Sally Amkoa

Sally Amkoa from Nairobi, Kenya, describes her experience at UC as “awesome,” but it was hard to adapt to the American culture.

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From Bethel to Baghdad

MSN-FNP distance learning program gives soldier continuity in his life while in Baghdad.

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Globetrotting Biomedical Student Defines Success

Benjamin Ko is the University of Cincinnati College of Engineering and Applied Science Engineer of the Month. He maintains a 3.92 GPA in his senior year in the biomedical engineering program.

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Newest Member of Department Of Neurology to Focus on Neuromuscular Disorders

Hani Kushlaf, MD, a graduate of the University of Tripoli School of Medicine in Libya, served his residency at University of Kentucky Medical Center followed by fellowships at Mayo Clinic and Duke University Medical Center.

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Defining American Identity at Crux of Today’s Politics

Faculty member Rina Williams analyzes the influence of the state on gender and identity politics.

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Being the Change

Nursing student Mohammad Othman leaves his homeland Jordan to study at UC and hopes to return home to help others.

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UC Professor "Papers" the Future

Andrew Steckl offers insight into potential unexpected products made on or from paper that promise to be less expensive and easier to use than those currently made using more sophisticated (and expensive) technology.

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Discovery in Dalian

A Bearcat Bound conversation led Lane Hart to follow his interest in Chinese culture all the way to Dalian, China.

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Getting a Global Perspective

Olivia Schafer, a University Honors Program student, traveled to Accra, Ghana, to study about population and development in developing countries.

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Goal Getter

Yates Scholar looks forward to remaining on UC campus for graduate school.

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Coveted Global Scholarship Goes to UC Freshman

Business scholar bested 1,300 international applicants.

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Larry Elsasser Memorial Scholarship Award Winners Announced

Two students were awarded the inaugural Larry Elsasser Memorial Scholarship award of $500 for the 2013 spring semester.

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Assistant Professor of Communication Sciences and Disorders Travels to Jamaica

Karla Washington, PhD, has three current research projects at UC, two involving CSD students. A licensed speech-language pathologist with a focus in child development, she joined UC’s faculty in the fall of 2011.

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UC Freshman/Turner Scholar Strives To Build A Better Understanding Of Latino Cultures

Tiffany Simons is constantly stretching for – and achieving – her goals.

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UC Faculty Member Forms Research Career around Fantasy Sport

Rooted in marketing, business, mass communication, digital technology, and sport administration, fantasy sport has found a way to enter our lives and tip the consumption scales taking it from, a once considered, niche hobby, to a powerful industry full of history and potential.

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New UC Education Faculty Member Honored with National Award

Sarah Stitzlein is honored this month for her book that examines the role of citizenship and political activism in education.

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Experience as Green Beret Leads Veteran to Medical School

Sept. 11, 2001 was a life-changing day for all Americans. But for medical student Andrew Warner watching those airplanes crash into the Twin Towers awakened something inside that he couldn’t ignore.

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UC Faculty Member Wins Medical Education Top Honor

University of Cincinnati (UC) College of Medicine educator Bruce Giffin, PhD, has been named the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) 2012 Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Robert J. Glaser Distinguished Teacher Award winner.

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UC Designer and Author Keynotes National Signage Conference

Internationally respected author, designer and educator Craig Vogel, who also holds an appointment as interim chair of signage study at UC, will deliver the keynote address at the 2012 National Signage Research and Education Conference (NSREC).

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Business Professor Recognized as Thought Leader

Professor Charles H. Matthews receives '100 Minds' award.

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Kate Schmidt Named UC Scholar-Athlete

Whether it's balancing the books, keeping opponents at bay or acing exams, Kate Schmidt is focused on her goals.

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UC Marketing Professor Makes Earworm Definition Stick

The word earworm—introduced into the American vocabulary by UC marketing Professor James Kellaris—has made its way into the latest edition of Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary.

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Cancer has Left a Life-Long Impression on UC Researcher Jason Steel, PhD

Steel has followed his mentor from Australia to UC to research lung cancer and serves as a research assistant professor in the department of internal medicine’s hematology oncology division.

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UC Business Professor a Catalyst for Diversity

For helping to create diversity in academia, Professor Ralph Katerberg will be inducted into The PhD Project Hall of Fame.

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Faculty named Outstanding Science Teacher Educator of the Year

UC associate professor of science and STEM education, Carla C. Johnson, EdD, has been selected Outstanding Science Teacher Educator of the Year 2013 by the Association for Science Teacher Education (ASTE), a worldwide organization.

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Trading a courtroom for a classroom

Lisa Ellis traded a 15-year law career to pursue teaching. Today she teaches at-risk students in Clermont County.

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Focus on Faculty With Karen Bankston, PhD

Karen Bankston, PhD, has joined the College of Nursing as associate dean for clinical practice, partnership and community engagement.

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Atsuo Sasaki, PhD, Aiding UC's Research of Brain Cancer

Atsuo Sasaki, PhD, brings his expertise from Harvard Medical School to UC's Brain Tumor Molecular Therapeutics Program.

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Sara Spins

Hilly campus or not, Sara Whitestone wouldn't allow her need for a wheelchair to prevent her from attending UC. Sara is now a biological sciences student at UC.

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Professionalism Personified in Class, on the Job with Fortune 500 Company

Communication major says career skills he learned at UC helped him stand out and allowed for a smooth transition from internship to part-time job with General Electric.

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Meet Christa Iwu

A 2012 Cincinnatus full-scholarship recipient from Louisville, KY.

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Meet Michael Green

A 2012 Cincinnatus full-scholarship recipient from Dacula, GA.

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Meet Michael Fitzgerald

A 2012 Cincinnatus full-scholarship recipient from Peoria, IL.

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Meet Christopher Gonzalez

A 2012 Cincinnatus full-scholarship recipient from Hacienda Heights, CA.

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Meet Karyn Georgilis

A 2012 Cincinnatus full-scholarship recipient from Mariemont, OH.

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Tumbling Trumpeter Tells His Tale

It wasn’t just the Pittsburgh Panthers that took a pounding at Nippert Stadium the night of Sept. 6. A pregame tumble by Bearcat Band member Chris Ramhap also made national news, as the home football game opened the Big East season.

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UC Researcher Awarded the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Grant

Gordon Gillespie, PhD, receives $350,000 to study the resilience of emergency department workers.

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WATCH: Student Body President wants his Office to Connect with Students

Lane Hart welcomes University of Cincinnati students to fall semester and has a roundup of student initiatives.

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Focus on Science with David Plas, PhD

David Plas, PhD, is heading important research for UC's cancer and cell biology department.

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Meet Deirdre Elfers

A 2012 Cincinnatus full-scholarship recipient from Sunman, Ind.

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Meet Jiazhen (Kelly) Lin

A 2012 Cincinnatus full-scholarship recipient from Dublin, Oh.

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Meet Blair Jones

A 2012 Cincinnatus full-scholarship recipient from North College Hill.

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Meet Alison Karsh

A 2012 Cincinnatus full-scholarship recipient from Pittsburgh, Pa.

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Meet Hannah Randolph

A 2012 Cincinnatus full-scholarship recipient from Sylvania, Oh.

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Meet Ashley Nkadi

A 2012 Cincinnatus full-scholarship recipient from Jackson, Tenn.

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Meet Caroline Hensley

A 2012 Cincinnatus full-scholarship recipient from Wheaton, Ill.

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Meet Michael Dudley

A 2012 Cincinnatus full-scholarship recipient from Liberty Township, OH.

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Do You Need to Hear Yourself Think?

Philosophy professor studies the cognitive significance of imagination, pretense, introspection and inner speech.

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Serendipity Plays a Role in First Oxley Scholarship

New York native Imani Driskell chose UC because of focus on the "culturally competent physician."

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Radhika Grandhi

“The myriad situations that I have experienced while leading and participating in student organizations have provided me with many friendships and fostered a deeper understanding of the complexities of effective communication. As a leader, I have facilitated the diffusion of ideas by catalyzing activities for diverse populations.”

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Humanitarian Design in Africa

UC’s co-op program gave me the opportunity to work with Architecture for Humanity, a non-profit design organization that draws from a network of more than 35,000 architectural professionals around the world to assist with global humanitarian-focus architecture projects.

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‘Twilight’ in the Dark on Native Americans

Undergraduate’s research shows popular fantasy fiction is misrepresenting Native American culture to millions of young readers.

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An Auspicious Encounter with Engineering

Brad Theilman's third-grade quest to understand how a computer works led him to study at UC's College of Engineering and Applied Science years later.

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Focus on Science With Hong-Sheng Wang, PhD

A Q&A with pharmacology and cell biophysics associate professor Hong-Sheng Wang, PhD.

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Neuroradiologist Pursues Clinician-Scientist Track With Scholarship Support and Strong UC Mentors

Achala Vagal’s selection as the 2012 American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS) Elio Bracco Scholar recognizes her promise as a researcher and provides funding to offset the costs of her time dedicated to research and education.

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Making Sense of Political Strife, Avalanche of Attack Ads

Assistant political science professor Patrick Miller hopes his research can help citizens understand today’s partisan politics and how they can make informed decisions in the voting booth.

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Vast Undergrad Research Opportunities only an Introduction Away

Recent psychology graduate Adriana Reedy got involved in lab work within her first quarter on campus.

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Never Missing a Beat

Life-changing accident propels business scholar Mike Jarvis to embrace positive attitude and stay on track for graduation.

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Romero Recognized for Lifelong Passion for Poetry

Prestigious journal devotes entire issue to renowned Latin American poet.

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Psych Club Offers Fun, Informative Networking to all Students

President Brittany Bradley has made new friends, gotten to know her professors and honed her leadership skills through the club.

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A Personal Best On and Off the Field

Future pharmacist Chelsea Gerken doesn't settle for second best. This track star shines as a #1 athlete, scholar and student leader.

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Exploring All Opportunities

Elisabeth Hieber has UC and a Cincinnatus scholarship to thank for her many new experiences—including her first year as a Girl Scout leader.

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Following in Family Footsteps

UC sophomore Mark Schutte continues a family tradition of Bearcats, but says it was quality and affordability that sealed his decision to earn a degree at UC.

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Data Comes Alive for Undergrad Research Fellow

Asia Harris' interest in data analysis lead her to SURF and STARS—not athletics and astronomy, but two undergraduate research programs at UC.

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Freshman Focuses on Nano Studies

Chemical engineering student Trent Amstutz's research in the Nanoworld labs earned him the May Undergraduate Research Student of the Month award.

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An Economic Stimulus for Cincinnati

QAOM professor Amit Raturi gives area professionals an edge through the Back to Business program.

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Professor Impacts the Next Generation of Attorneys

Originally a geology major in college, professor Rachel Smith decided a law degree would be a better fit. A winding path lead her to teach at the UC College of Law.

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