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University of Cincinnati’s IDD Education Center to Host Ninth Annual Red & Black Blast

December 18, 2025

The University of Cincinnati’s IDD Education Center will host its ninth annual Red & Black Blast on February 25, 2026, at Tangeman University Center. The signature event celebrates and supports the Center’s four programs—CEES, TAP, IMPACT Innovation, and RAAC—which create pathways in education, employment, and community life for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

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Hoffman Honors Scholar wins world championship

December 18, 2025

Shea Scarborough, a second-year Hoffman Honors Scholar majoring in Marketing and Sports Administration at the Lindner College of Business, has won a world martial arts championship in Lei Tai.

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PhD student uses engineering to understand cardiovascular system

December 17, 2025

Drawn to the University of Cincinnati for the strong reputation in cardiovascular research and the connections with the UC Medical Center, Shrayesh Manegaonkar is pursuing a PhD in mechanical engineering at the College of Engineering and Applied Science. Recently, he was named Graduate Student Engineer of the Month for his work on biofluid mechanics, aiming to develop better diagnostic tools for cardiovascular diseases.