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Theo Marshall

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I’m lucky to be the daughter and granddaughter of UC grads, and my family deeply values the education UC provides—my dad even went back to finish his bachelor’s after 42 years

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Ella Davis

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A Bearcat for Life shares how the University of Cincinnati shaped her journey to becoming a nurse through mentorship, community, and Bearcat pride.

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Morgan Passek

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Cincinnati has allowed me to follow my dreams! Having studied International Business and Marketing at Lindner, I was able to hone my skills, build confidence and raise my hand for opportunities that took me across the globe.

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Megan Pando

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Megan Pando built her future at UC. From DAAP studios to founding Makers Social, her Bearcats for Life story is about creating fearlessly and building boldly.

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Kevin Krebs

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A Bearcat for Life story about giving back to the University of Cincinnati, finding purpose through leadership, and carrying UC’s legacy forward.

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Henry Green

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From unforgettable experiences to global connections, see how UC made Henry Green a proud Bearcat for life.

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Kendall Jacobson

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Learn how Kendall Jacobson, UC alumna and owner of Uncle Woody’s, found friendship, community, and lasting memories as a Bearcat for life.

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Jordyn Bailey

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Discover how Jordyn Bailey, Class of ’26, found lifelong friendships, mentorship, and belonging at UC, making her college experience truly transformative.

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Latoya Chambers

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Discover how UC helped Latoya Chambers find her purpose as an educator, advocate, and servant leader. Read her journey as a first-generation student, TRIO alumna, and proud Bearcat for Life.

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Natalie Ochmann

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From marching band memories to career milestones, discover how UC’s Bearcat Bands shaped a lifelong love for Cincinnati, campus spirit, and the red-and-black pride that makes a Bearcat for Life.

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CCM welcomes new film and media scoring faculty member J.R. Paredes

May 20, 2026

UC College-Conservatory of Music Dean Pete Jutras has announced the appointment of J.R. Paredes as CCM's new Assistant Professor of Film and Media Scoring. His faculty appointment officially begins on Aug. 15, 2026. Paredes is a composer, music producer and audio post-production specialist whose work spans film, television and commercial music. His credits include original scores for feature films and series distributed on platforms such as Apple TV+ and Prime Video, as well as extensive work in sound design and mixing for film and media.

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Materials scientist gains valuable research experience

May 20, 2026

The opportunities at the College of Engineering and Applied Science are what attracted Ananth Balasubramanian to the University of Cincinnati. He came to UC as a master's student and after two years, transitioned to a direct PhD program in materials science and engineering. Here, he works in the Digital Fabrication Laboratory and recently was named Graduate Student Engineer of the Month by CEAS.

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6 ways starting a GLP-1 medication could affect your emotions

May 20, 2026

When patients first start taking a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) medication, they probably expect to feel full. But they might not anticipate how it can influence their emotions. The medications act on the stomach and the brain, said Malti Vij, MD, a University of Cincinnati adjunct associate professor in the College of Medicine's Department of Internal Medicine and a diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine.

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Engineering alumnus instrumental in NASA Artemis mission

May 19, 2026

Space, rockets, and NASA have been a lifelong fascination for John McCullough '89. He was inspired after watching the moon landing as a child and learning about aerospace engineering. He graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a degree in aerospace engineering and has worked at NASA for more than 36 years. He has played key roles in many missions including Artemis I and the most recent Artemis II.

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Donald P. Klekamp College of Law at the University of Cincinnati naming celebration

May 19, 2026

Joy reverberated in the atrium at the Donald P. Klekamp College of Law at the University of Cincinnati on Friday, May 15, 2026. Laughter, smiles, heartfelt speeches and an appearance by the Bearcat made for a special afternoon for the family, friends, University of Cincinnati alumni, students, faculty and leadership who gathered to celebrate the renaming of the college.

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$15 million bequest supports endowed chair at UC College of Medicine

May 19, 2026

As a student and resident at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, George G. Bemis, Jr., MD, Med ’64, saw firsthand that medicine was more than a profession for those teaching and leading him. Inspired by their sense of calling, he knew he wanted to pursue the same path.

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UC Serves gives back to Greater Cincinnati

May 18, 2026

UC Serves brought together more than 425 staff and faculty volunteers Friday, May 15, for a day of giving back to the community. It has drawn participation from across the University of Cincinnati since 2014.

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Pocket-sized population threat

May 18, 2026

The Financial Times took a deep dive into why populations around the world continue to be on the decline. The publication cited new University of Cincinnati research as part of the investigation that looks at the fall of fertility in the digital era.

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Best of Broadway: CCM alumni nominated in Tony Awards

May 18, 2026

Annually recognized by Playbill as one of the top schools most represented on Broadway, UC College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) has many alumni working on stage and behind-the-scenes in New York's professional theaters. Multiple CCM alumni have been recently recognized for their work, including in award nominations for the 2026 Tony Awards, Drama Desk Awards, Chita Rivera Awards and Drama League Awards.