The University of Cincinnati is home to a wide range of centers and institutes that advance research, innovation, and community engagement across our colleges and academic disciplines.
Each UC college maintains its own list of specialized centers and institutes. This page serves as a starting point to help you explore the many opportunities and resources available throughout the university.
Use the links below to find centers and institutes by college, and check back for updates as we continue to add new initiatives.
The University of Cincinnati Foundation is proud to announce that seven dedicated community members are joining its board of trustees. Ray Brooks, CEAS ’83; Chris Carper, A&S ’93; Tim Giglio, Bus ’84; Nandita Jena, A&S '03, Bus '03 and Chris Lewis, MD, Med ’00 will begin their term in October 2026. In addition to this esteemed group, two new student trustees, Case Trokhan, Med ’26 and Joseph Verry, Med ’30 are joining the board.
Prashant Khare, professor of aerospace engineering at the University of Cincinnati and prolific researcher in the field of fluid dynamics, added another accolade to his list of achievements. Earlier this year, he was named a Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, an honor bestowed on only 5% of all members of the organization. He serves as head of the Department of Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics at the College of Engineering and Applied Science.
UC College-Conservatory of Music Dean Pete Jutras has announced the appointment of Sekyung Jang, PhD, as CCM's new Assistant Professor of Music Therapy. Her faculty appointment officially begins on Aug. 15, 2026, and Jang will work with college leadership to develop a new program in Music Therapy at CCM in partnership with UC's College of Medicine and the Osher Center for Integrative Health.
Jang is an educator, scholar and music therapist passionate about fostering a culture of learning in which students feel safe to explore new ideas, make mistakes, and freely and respectfully receive and give feedback. Jang’s teaching is characterized by a balanced combination of lectures, experiential learning opportunities, and discussion-based instruction that helps students integrate theory and practice.
