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Ohio ranked No. 1 for business by CNBC

July 10, 2026

Ohio is CNBC’s No. 1 Top State for Business in 2026. The University of Cincinnati helps fuel that success through co-op, innovation, talent development and close collaboration with the state.

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UC co-op student pursues passion for cars

July 7, 2026

University of Cincinnati student Sam Grove turned his passion for cars into a dream opportunity to showcase his talent with Mercedes-Benz and Honda Motor Co. through UC’s nationally recognized co-op program.

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How to prevent social isolation at school

July 1, 2026

UC Professor Ashley Merianos talks to U.S. News & World Report about her study that found that excessive use of social media exacerbates feelings of loneliness among college students. UC is taking preventive steps to give students social outlets.

Latest UC News

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Engineering magnets for a cleaner future

July 20, 2026

The United States is heavily reliant on imported rare-earth materials to make permanent magnets. Ugochukwu Philip Ochieze, materials science student at the University of Cincinnati, is studying how to use common materials to create permanent magnets, eliminating the need for expensive and scarce rare-earth materials. Pursuing his PhD, Ochieze was named Graduate Student Engineer of the Month by the College of Engineering and Applied Science.

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Students shape the future of UC's Industrial & Systems Engineering Program

July 17, 2026

Industrial engineers work in the overlap between engineering, business, and systems. Fourth-year Industrial and Systems Engineering student Phoebe Ting knew Industrial and Systems Engineering was right for her when she discovered it. UC brought back ISE to the College of Engineering and Applied Science in 2022 and will graduate the first cohort in 2027. The program is being refined and strengthened with help of the students.

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From DAAP to Chicago

July 16, 2026

DAAP alumnus Eric Levin, FAIA, has built a career in real estate development in Chicago, demonstrating how UC’s design education and co-op experiences as well interdisciplinary degrees prepare graduates to shape cities beyond architecture.

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DAAP to offer new online micro-credential starting fall 2026

July 16, 2026

The Design Strategy Micro-Credential will focus on research and practical strategies to help create products, services and systems that are easier to use, more inclusive, more appealing and more meaningful. It will be fully online, offering students a flexible option to work through two three credit hour classes in six weeks. Students will complete the six credit hours of coursework completely in their own time.

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From DAAP to the spotlight

July 16, 2026

The grant administrator balances his role at DAAP with an enduring commitment to theater and performance.

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DAAP advances a strategic framework for AI literacy in the creative disciplines

July 16, 2026

The University of Cincinnati College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP) recently brought faculty together for a hands-on professional development workshop exploring how artificial intelligence is reshaping teaching across the creative disciplines. The event is part of the college's broader strategy to advance AI literacy and prepare faculty to integrate emerging technologies into design education.


UC: In the News

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Putting preschool into perspective

July 20, 2026

Preschool and childcare can be difficult to navigate for parents, as Spectrum News 1 Ohio recently reported. Waitlists are long, and factors like cost, location and transportation can limit options. According to a recent study published by The Annie E. Casey Foundation, only 41% of 3- to 4-year-olds in Ohio were enrolled in preschool between 2020 and 2024 — a 4% decrease from pre-pandemic numbers. For University of Cincinnati early childhood education faculty member Chad Nunamaker, that statistic has caveats.

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Ticks that survive pesticides can withstand colder winters

July 17, 2026

Ticks that survive less-than-lethal doses of pesticide are able to withstand dangerous cold, which could help them expand their range farther north, according to researchers at the University of Cincinnati and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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UC has connection to city of legend behind 'Odyssey'

July 17, 2026

WVXU highlights a big connection between Cincinnati and director Christopher Nolan's new movie "The Odyssey." UC Classics Professor Carl Blegen led excavations at Troy in the 1930s. UC has a vast collection of photos and other records from the ambitious archaeological project.

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UC experts say proper produce washing is key defense against Cyclospora

July 17, 2026

Hamilton County Public Health reports confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis, as concerns persist. Cyclospora is a parasite that can cause a stomach illness lasting days — sometimes even weeks. University of Cincinnati medical experts say it is usually linked to contaminated water or food, often fresh produce.

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UC students organize free health clinic in community

July 15, 2026

The University of Cincinnati student chapter of Remote Area Medical held its annual free health clinic July 11-12 at St. Xavier High School. Medical, dental and vision care was offered to adults and children, with no income requirements or insurance needed.