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University Honors Program

Do you remember impactful learning experiences that you had in college? And how they influenced and molded you? A gift to the University Honors Program (UHP) can help a student have their own impactful experiences.

 The University Honors Program (UHP) develops students into global citizen scholars who lead innovative efforts toward solving the world’s complex problems. We offer an individualized, student-centered approach to a meaningful undergraduate experience that compliments the outstanding education that students receive in their colleges and majors. 

UHP students create pathways through the program that are unique to their individual interests, goals, and aspirations. Each student’s UHP experience is about discovering and diving into their passions and strengthening their gifts and talents. It is about challenging themselves to try new things and learn in areas that they otherwise might not have. It is about applying their knowledge and skills in interdisciplinary real-world settings.
 We are a university-wide academic program of around 1500 students from all of UC’s undergraduate colleges. 

 Your gifts support students as they pursue their honors experiences. Gifts to the UHP provide support for:

  • Grants to students pursuing honors experiences such as study abroad. 
  • Grants to students presenting at academic or professional conferences. 
  • Funding for undergraduate research through our UHP Discover program. 
  • Resources for honors seminars, including experience-based learning components such as field trips, materials for class projects, admission to museums or performances, material for creating prototypes in the Makerspace, and more. 


 


UC and UC Health employees can give via 
payroll deduction today. 


Photo Credit: Ethan Chaplin, CEAS & University Honors student

THANK YOU, BEARCATS!
Apr 19, 2023

Because of your generosity, we raised more than $2,470,000 from 3,800+ gifts in another record-breaking UC Day of Giving! You proved once again that it’s a remarkable time to be a Bearcat!


Thanks to everyone who accepted the challenge, Bearcats will be powering new markets and industries, transforming ideas into impact, and improving the way we live, work and learn now


A special thank you to our 250+ Ambassadors we had more than $35,000 raised from 770+ gifts. 


From all of us at the University of Cincinnati Foundation, thank you for your support!

#BearcatsGive

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Fund Leaderboard Challenge
The top three funds with the most gifts at noon on April 19 will receive additional funds. 1st Place - $1,500 2nd Place - $750 3rd Place - $500
Rank Prize Fund Designation Gifts
1 $1,500 IvaDean Medical Student Scholarship 322
2 $750 Athletics Next Level Success Fund 225
3 $500 UC Fund for the Alumni Association 220
4 The Charge into the Next Century Instrument Fund 176
5 Bearcats Pantry 133
Ended
Success!
Down the Drive Ambassador Challenge (Wednesday 8-10 a.m.)
Congratulations to Jennifer Radt for winning the 8-10 a.m. Down the Drive Ambassador Challenge. An extra $200 will be awarded to UC Clermont - Clermont Bearcats Pantry.
Completed
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Tower of Strength Challenge (Wednesday 10-11 a.m.)
The Tower of Strength Challenge has just ended, and the prize goes to the Athletics Next Level Success Fund! The fund will receive an award of $1,000.
Rank Prize Fund Designation Raised
1 $1,000 Aviation Scholarship Fund $21,100.00
2 IvaDean Medical Student Scholarship $11,900.00
3 The Arts and Sciences Emergency Support Fund $10,250.00
4 Probst Family Endowed Scholarship Fund $10,250.00
5 Ralph A. Van Wye Scholarship Fund $10,150.00
Ended
Success!
Skyline Challenge (Wednesday 10 a.m.-12 p.m.)
Are you ready for some Skyline, Cassandra Jeter-Bailey?! An additional $1,000 will be awarded to Dean Verna Williams Student Scholarship Endowment Fund in the Skyline Challenge.
Completed
Success!
Down the Drive Ambassador Challenge (Tuesday 12-2 p.m.)
Congratulations to Chris Peltier for winning the 12-2 p.m. Down the Drive Ambassador Challenge. An extra $200 will be awarded to IvaDean Medical Student Scholarship Fund.
Completed
Success!
Down the Drive Ambassador Challenges (Tuesday 6-8 p.m.)
Congratulations to April Gable for winning the 6-8 p.m. Down the Drive Ambassador Challenge. An extra $200 will be awarded to Bearcat Bands - The Charge into the Next Century Instrument Fund.
Completed
$750
Parents Challenge
When 100 parents make a gift, $750 is unlocked to the Presidential Innovation Scholarship Fund.
Completed
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Boldly Bearcat Challenge (Tuesday 5-6 p.m.)
The Boldly Bearcat Challenge has just ended, and the prize goes to the Athletics Next Level Success Fund! The fund will receive an award of $1,000.
Rank Prize Fund Designation Raised
1 $1,000 Athletics Next Level Success Fund $5,625.00
2 The Arts and Sciences Emergency Support Fund $4,075.00
3 The Charge into the Next Century Instrument Fund $1,835.00
4 UC Fund for Business $1,625.00
5 CEAS Scholarship Fund $1,050.00
Ended
Success!
Bearcat For Life Challenge (Tuesday 2-3 p.m.)
The Bearcat for Life Challenge has just ended, and the prize goes to the IvaDean Medical Student Scholarship! The fund will receive an award of $1,000.
Completed
Success!
1819 Challenge
Eliza Angelo made the 1,819 gift! The Presidential Innovation Scholarship will receive an additional $500.
Completed
Success!
6th Anniversary Challenge (Tuesday 7-10 p.m.)
Congrats to Sofia Gritzali for winning the 6th Anniversary Challenge! An additional $500 will be awarded to UC Smiles Program Fund. Be on the lookout for your UC Prize Pack in the coming weeks.
Completed
Success!
Alumni Couple Challenge
Congrats to Erin and John Funch (class of 2008) who won the Alumni Couple Challenge! An additional $1,000 will be awarded to Jennifer Lauren Wheatley Scholarship Fund. Be on the look for some UC swag headed your way in the coming weeks.
Completed
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All-Nighter Challenge (Tuesday 10 p.m.-Wednesday 7 a.m.)
The fund that receives the most gifts overnight (10 p.m.-7 a.m.) will receive an additional $1000.
Rank Prize Fund Designation Gifts
1 $1,000 The Charge into the Next Century Instrument Fund 34
2 IvaDean Medical Student Scholarship 24
3 Cheerleading Development Fund 19
4 Athletics Next Level Success Fund 10
5 Bearcats Pantry 6
Ended
Success!
Why Do You Give to UC? Challenge (Wednesday 8 a.m.-12 p.m.)
Congrats to April Gable for winning the Why Do You Give to UC? Challenge! An additional $1,000 will be awarded to the fund of her choice.
Completed
Success!
Down the Drive Ambassador Challenge (Wednesday 10 a.m.-12 p.m.)
Congratulations to Bob Hyland for winning the 10 a.m.-noon Down the Drive Ambassador Challenge. An extra $200 will be awarded to The Mary Beth Debs Fund.
Completed
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The Final Countdown Challenge (Wednesday 11 a.m.-12 p.m.)
Whew, what an amazing 24 hours, Bearcats! The Final Countdown Challenge has just ended, and the prize goes to the Charge into the Next Century Instrument Fund! The fund will receive an award of $1,000.
Rank Prize Fund Designation Gifts
1 $1,000 The Charge into the Next Century Instrument Fund 66
2 IvaDean Medical Student Scholarship 50
3 Athletics Next Level Success Fund 30
4 Bearcats Pantry 11
5 Mary Beth Debs PW Fund 9
Ended
Success!
Down the Drive Ambassador Challenge (Tuesday 3-5 p.m.)
Congratulations to Tabby Fagan for winning the 3-5 p.m. Down the Drive Ambassador Challenge. An extra $200 will be awarded to Bearcats Spirit Squads - Cheerleading Development Fund.
Completed
Success!
Down the Drive Ambassador Challenge (Tuesday 9-11 p.m.)
Congratulations to Kacey Willis for winning the 9 -11 p.m. Down the Drive Ambassador Challenge. An extra $200 will be awarded to Bearcats Spirit Squads - Dance Team Development Fund.
Completed
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Kickoff Challenge (Tuesday 12-1 p.m.)
The fund that receives the most gifts in the first hour of UC Day of Giving will receive an additional $500.
Rank Prize Fund Designation Gifts
1 $500 Athletics Next Level Success Fund 25
2 The Charge into the Next Century Instrument Fund 22
3 Bearcats Pantry 18
4 IvaDean Medical Student Scholarship 13
5 Lindner College of Business Scholarship Fund 8
Ended
Success!
The Red and Black Challenge (Tuesday 1-2 p.m.)
Congratulations to Daniella Fischer for being the winner of the Red and Black Challenge! An additional $500 will be awarded to UCBA Emergency Relief Fund.
Completed
Success!
The Oh Varsity Challenge (Tuesday 6-7 p.m.)
Congratulations to Lori Harris for being the winner of the Oh Varsity Challenge! An additional $500 will be awarded to the UC Libraries Student Worker Scholarship.
Completed
Success!
Emoji Challenge (Tuesday 4-8 p.m.)
Congratulations to the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences for winning the Emoji Challenge! An additional $200 will be awarded to Enable UC.
Completed
Success!
#BearcatsGive Challenge
Congrats to Jill Novak for winning the #BearcatsGive Challenge! An additional $250 will be awarded to UC Fund for the Alumni Association.
Completed
Gifts to the University Honors Program
Rank State Gifts
1 OH 8
2 VA 1
2 IL 1
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