University of Cincinnati: Founder of Co-Op, Leader in Co-Op

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Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati thrives on academic excellence, vibrant campus culture, and an innovative spirit. With a community of over 53,000 students, UC is a hub of energy and growth. Our graduates find success in Cincinnati, consistently ranked as a top destination for new college graduates. As we evolve, UC embraces a future that integrates outstanding academics with a dynamic campus atmosphere, shaping the university, city, and region.

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Your Career Starts Here

Over 100 years ago, the University of Cincinnati invented cooperative education that has since extended classrooms to thousands of employers across the globe. UC is ranked fifth in the nation for co-op and internships with co-op students earning a collective $88 million annually - that's $10,700 per student per semester.

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Home to five Fortune 500 companies, Cincinnati’s thriving professional landscape empowers us to change the world, and its widely recognized cultural attractions like professional sports, nationally ranked parks and a renowned art scene fuel us to go above and beyond. Our urban identity is at the core of who we are, forever inspiring us to deepen our community impact.

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Welcome to a new era of innovation. Where we fuel entrepreneurship with experiential learning, explore our world through the lens of our vibrant community, and transform ideas into impact. Next Lives Here represents our commitment to a better world.

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Second-year medical sciences student Jay Patel is pursuing his passions at UC — conducting cancer research, exploring public policy as a Portman Fellow, and leading an international nonprofit foundation.

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UC celebrates record spring class of 2025

May 2, 2025

UC recognized a record spring class of 2025 at commencement at Fifth Third Arena.

A farewell for the iconic Crosley Tower

May 1, 2025

The Cincinnati Business Courier reports that UC Board of Trustees approved $47.3 million for remediation and demolition of Crosley Tower. There are mixed feelings about what has been dubbed by some as the ugliest building on a U.S. college campus.

UC finance major finds his passion through co-op

April 29, 2025

Khalid Davis, a senior at the University of Cincinnati, finishes his third co-op at First Financial Bank in Cincinnati with clearer thoughts about the future. The former student body vice president charts his course forward by pushing for continuous improvement and remaining true to himself.