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Humidity cycles steer insect behavior

June 22, 2026

UC researchers found insects track daily humidity cycles like light and temperature, responding even after humidity cues are removed in lab tests.

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A leg up in a challenging job market

June 24, 2026

Spectrum interviewed a panel of University of Cincinnati experts and alum for a look into how to stand out in today’s competitive job market. They highlighted UC's cooperative education (co-op) programs and courses that integrate artificial intelligence (AI) competence as key to being ready for the workplace.

Latest UC News

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Melissa Buckley

BEARCATS FOR LIFE

When I graduated from UC a few years with my Master of Science in Marketing, I walked away with more than just a degree

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AI is reshaping how doctors train

June 30, 2026

Doctors have long trained through a cognitive apprenticeship model, learning by doing. But as Forbes recently reported, AI is forcing the medical community to reconsider how it trains physicians, even as many of the technology's effects on learning remain unknown.

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Taking off in a new direction

June 30, 2026

For Glenn Adusei-Poku, the path to becoming a pilot didn’t begin in the cockpit — it began with a willingness to change course.

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Mohamed Talaat

BEARCATS FOR LIFE

Getting the opportunity to spend a semester at UC really opened my eyes on the experiences I can get.

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Step up to the plate for patients

June 29, 2026

Hoxworth Blood Center, the University of Cincinnati and the Cincinnati Reds are helping local patients this summer through a unique donor thank-you gift and a specialty blood drive at Great American Ball Park.

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Canvas maintenance set for July 15

June 26, 2026

Canvas, the university’s learning management system, will be unavailable for up to an hour during an overnight maintenance window that begins at 3 a.m., Wednesday, July 15.


UC: In the News

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UC lands $3.3M grant to study microplastics' effects on cardiovascular health

June 30, 2026

Microplastics are everywhere, including in the clothes we wear, the food we eat and the water we drink. Scientists at the University of Cincinnati received a grant worth more than $3 million to study the effects of microplastics on heart health. They recently appeared on WLWT-TV/Ch. 5 to discuss their groundbreaking research.

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Certain weather patterns can trigger migraines

June 30, 2026

Certain weather patterns really do trigger migraine headaches — and the incidence is more common in the Midwest. As WGN 9 in Chicago recently reported, researchers at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine have identified two specific weather patterns associated with an increased risk of headaches.

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UC Classics says get ready for 'The Odyssey'

June 29, 2026

UC Classics Professor Jack Davis and Senior Research Associate Sharon Stocker talk to Greek news outlet Ekathimerini about what they're learning about UC's archaeological discoveries in Pylos, Greece, and why they are excited about the upcoming Christopher Nolan movie "The Odyssey."

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Is the U.S. having a baby bust?

June 29, 2026

WVXU's Cincinnati Edition turned to a sociologist at UC's College of Arts and Sciences and a gynecologist and obstetrician with the UC College of Medicine to discuss declining birthrates in the United States.

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Can generative AI be an ally in rooting out ransomware threats?

June 29, 2026

Nelly Elsayed, associate professor in the UC School of Information Technology, published an article in the Journal of Information Security and Applications, which suggests that generative AI may be an ally in strengthening ransomware defense. Her work was cited by the online platform Securities.io.

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Why is there a statue of Stephen Foster in Cincinnati?

June 26, 2026

Even if you don't know American parlor composer Stephen Foster, you’ve probably heard his music. His mid-19th century folk songs, including “Camptown Races” and “Oh Susanna,” make appearances in pop culture to this day. There’s a statue of Foster overlooking the Ohio river in Alms Park that prompted WVXU's Bill Rinehart to feature him in his Cincinnati mysteries segment, OKI Wanna Know. WVXU turned to University of Cincinnati music history expert Kristy Swift for a peek into Foster’s life and impact in the region.

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Drone-delivered groceries descending into Cincinnati

June 25, 2026

Walmart is bringing drone delivery to Cincinnati, as reported by 700WLW. Host Scott Sloan spoke with Michael Jones, associate professor of economics at the University of Cincinnati's Lindner College of Business, for a look at what it means for Cincinnati shoppers.