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Pianist, educator and scholar Lynn Worcester Jones joins CCM’s...

May 16, 2024

UC College-Conservatory of Music Interim Dean Jonathan Kregor has announced the addition of Lynn Worcester Jones, DMA, to the college’s roster of distinguished performing and media arts faculty members. Jones is an innovative pianist, educator, writer, speaker, mentor and leader who encourages career preparation and excellence in students. She begins her new role as Associate Professor of Piano Pedagogy and Coordinator of Group Piano at CCM on Aug. 15, 2024.

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Residents concerned about high concentration of low-income...

May 16, 2024

Efforts to build more affordable housing in Cincinnati have created concerns for residents as low-income housing has been concentrated in some of the city’s poorest neighborhoods, WCPO reported. Gary Painter, PhD, the academic director of the University of Cincinnati’s Carl H. Lindner College of Business real estate program and a professor of real estate, said a complaint against the city could lead to positive outcomes.

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Pianist, educator and scholar Lynn Worcester Jones joins CCM’s...

May 16, 2024

UC College-Conservatory of Music Interim Dean Jonathan Kregor has announced the addition of Lynn Worcester Jones, DMA, to the college’s roster of distinguished performing and media arts faculty members. Jones is an innovative pianist, educator, writer, speaker, mentor and leader who encourages career preparation and excellence in students. She begins her new role as Associate Professor of Piano Pedagogy and Coordinator of Group Piano at CCM on Aug. 15, 2024.

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Residents concerned about high concentration of low-income...

May 16, 2024

Efforts to build more affordable housing in Cincinnati have created concerns for residents as low-income housing has been concentrated in some of the city’s poorest neighborhoods, WCPO reported. Gary Painter, PhD, the academic director of the University of Cincinnati’s Carl H. Lindner College of Business real estate program and a professor of real estate, said a complaint against the city could lead to positive outcomes.

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Fellowship aimed at diversifying the nursing workforce...

May 15, 2024

To help prepare and expand a nursing workforce that is reflective of and responsive to an increasingly diverse patient population, UC College of Nursing launched its Cultivating Undergraduate Nursing Resilience and Equity (CURE) program in the fall of 2021.

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GE Aerospace expands Next Engineers program for Cincinnati youth

May 15, 2024

GE Aerospace Foundation is investing further in its Next Engineers program, including the Cincinnati location facilitated by the University of Cincinnati, extending the program locally through 2028. Engineering Academy, a three-year engineering education program for high-schoolers, graduated its first cohort of students. Students who complete the program and go on to pursue an engineering degree in college will receive a scholarship.

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From student-athlete to OIP advocate

May 15, 2024

In a tale of resilience and ambition, Alexandria Anderson's journey to the hallowed halls of the University of Cincinnati College of Law and Ohio Innocence Project exemplifies the transformative power of scholarships in shaping futures.

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Inside the wild ways many creatures make milk

May 14, 2024

UC biologist Joshua Benoit tells Smithsonian that it's not just cows and other mammals that make milk for their newborns. Even some insects like beetle-mimic cockroaches and tsetse flies produce a protein rich "milk" for their babies.

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UC grad turns humanities degree into entrepreneurial success

May 14, 2024

Growing up on Ludlow Ave. in the Cincinnati neighborhood of Clifton, Harrison Fowler had planned to enroll in the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) at the University of Cincinnati. UC was close to home, and ROTC seemed like the right choice. But life had other plans. At the last minute, Fowler withdrew from ROTC and enrolled to earn his bachelor’s in Spanish, which meant he needed a study-abroad experience to complete his degree. He was apprehensive, but completed his requirement in Madrid, in a move that would change the direction of his life. Says Fowler of his foreign-language major, and his experience abroad: “Speaking another language opens up a whole other world and relationships for you.”

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Lindner offers multiple MBA modalities to accommodate a diverse...

May 14, 2024

Emerging and growing professionals have multiple pathways toward earning a Master of Business Administration at the Carl H. Lindner College of Business. By assessing their needs, time commitments and career goals, professionals at all levels can choose from a full-time cohort learning experience, a working professionals part-time degree program or an online MBA option.

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A look inside The Culture Corner

May 14, 2024

Designed and curated by students, The Culture Corner is a safe space inside the Health Sciences Building where students can discuss identity, learn about other cultures and be their authentic selves.

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Cheers to saving lives

May 14, 2024

Hoxworth Blood Center is partnering with local breweries to host more than 15 mobile blood drives this summer.

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UC has sent out financial aid to 94% of first-year students who...

May 13, 2024

The University of Cincinnati started sending financial aid package letters out on April 26 and by the first week of May had offered information to 94% of first-year students who applied for it. Jack Miner, vice provost for enrollment management, spoke with WCPO TV about the Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

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ABC News: Starbucks sees sales slump

May 13, 2024

Sales at Starbucks are slumping, ABC News reported, which has some people worried about broader consumer spending. Michael Jones, PhD, assistant professor of economics in the University of Cincinnati's Carl H. Lindner College of Business, told ABC News there should be concern if more companies start reporting similar declines to revenue.

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1000Zebras joins forces with 1819 Innovation Hub

May 13, 2024

The need for entrepreneurs to have access and visibility to dependable service professionals has never been more essential, and a delay in connecting with reliable providers can have an impact on progress and growth. This is where 1000Zebras, a business-to-business digital service marketplace and recent University of Cincinnati 1819 Innovation Hub startup partner, emerges, introducing an innovative twist that has the potential to be a transformative force in the online marketplace industry.

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Civil engineering student aims to connect construction and...

May 13, 2024

Ever since he was a child, Joseph Cortas was enthralled by the energy of construction sites. While his initial fascination centered on large trucks, his childhood interest sent him down a path of professional and personal discovery. Today, Cortas is a fourth-year student concurrently pursuing bachelor’s and master’s degrees in civil engineering through the ACCEND accelerated degree program at the University of Cincinnati College of Engineering and Applied Science (CEAS).

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UC Bearcat Bands en route to Egypt

May 13, 2024

Through strategic partner Future University in Egypt, portion of the UC marching band has the opportunity to represent UC in Cairo, Egypt.

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The Verge: The teens making friends with AI chatbots

May 9, 2024

Kelly Merrill, an assistant professor of health communications and technology in the University of Cincinnati's College of Arts and Sciences, was cited in an article on teen use of AI chatbots for friendship and therapy purposes. Merrill, who studies the mental and social health benefits of communication technologies, told The Verge that extensive research has been conducted on AI chatbots that provide mental health support, and the results are largely positive.

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Scholarship success: Two UC grads shine at spring commencement

May 9, 2024

In a testament to the transformative power of education and financial support, Precious Randall and Corin Manning, recent graduates of the University of Cincinnati, have emerged as shining examples of success. Each graduated with bachelor's degrees from CECH in spring of 2024, but what sets them apart is not just their academic prowess; it's their remarkable journey made possible by scholarships that paved their paths to success.

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TVNewsCheck: A new documentary traces the popularity of local TV...

May 9, 2024

A documentary by UC journalism professor Brian Calfano received kudos by the broadcasting trade publication TVNewsCheck. The documentary follows the career of Al Primo (1935-2022), an American television news executive who is credited with creating the Eyewitness News format.

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Memphis, Tennessee news: UC researchers pioneering research to...

May 9, 2024

Memphis, Tennessee television station Action News 5 featured research from the University of Cincinnati's Laura Ngwenya and Jed Hartings that is testing the first treatments for spreading depolarizations, abnormal brain activity also called a "brain tsunami."

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New AI tool assesses risk of self-harm

May 9, 2024

An assessment tool that leverages a powerful new artificial intelligence was able to predict whether patients exhibited suicidal thoughts and behaviors using a quick and simple combination of variables.

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Two UC colleges collaborated on a unique learning and networking...

May 9, 2024

On March 22, 2024, in the Health Sciences Building on the University of Cincinnati campus, students from various programs across two colleges gathered for a collaborative event aimed at providing hands-on training for students pursuing a variety of careers in the field of education. It was the second event of its kind this academic year following a similar collaboration in fall 2023.

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UC faculty unveil startup platform to redefine NIL landscape

May 8, 2024

UC faculty develop new platform for students to track scholarship criteria and monetize their name, image and likeness (NIL) for branding purposes. Carbon Copy Assets will launch a mobile application where students earn badges and rewards for verifying their participation at campus events like career fairs, student club meetings and volunteer opportunities. Students will also prove that they are building job and life skills such as financial and legal literacy. A blockchain will record these activities, allowing donors and employers to view a publicly verifiable, immutable list of achievements.

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From communication degree to corporate entrepreneur

May 8, 2024

Many communication and public relations majors have careers in mind before they graduate from college, but few may aspire to careers in logistics. But Nick Reasoner, who graduated from UC’s College of Arts and Sciences with degrees in both, forged his path there, and went on to found TransLoop, an award-winning third-party logistics firm. Headquartered in Chicago, TransLoop now has five additional locations, from Nashville to Ft. Lauderdale to Denver. Since its founding, the company has taken the number 12 spot on Inc. 5000’s list of Fastest Growing Private Companies in America, and Reasoner has been named to Business Elite’s 40 Under 40.

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UC grad shares path to success, from biochemistry to corporate...

May 7, 2024

As an undergrad in UC’s College of Arts and Sciences, majoring in biochemistry, Sujata Malhotra dreamed of going to medical school. But upon graduation she decided to go into the food and beverage industry, beginning her career at Cargill, Inc. She held various positions — quality assurance chemist, technical services manager, sales manager — while earning a master’s in business administration from Capital University, focusing on international marketing.

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Cincinnati’s data science community makes interdisciplinary...

May 7, 2024

The University of Cincinnati Center for Business Analytics held its 12th annual Analytics Summit on April 30. More than 200 attendees convened at the Sharonville Convention Center eager to dive into this year’s theme: real-world applications of business analytics.

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UC researchers develop speech therapy video game

May 7, 2024

With ultrasound and a video game featuring a goat on roller skates, researchers at the University of Cincinnati are developing methods to help children overcome difficulties in pronouncing certain sounds, including the difficult “R.”

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UC engineering students can co-op in research labs around the...

May 7, 2024

More than 100 years ago, cooperative education (co-op) was invented at the University of Cincinnati's College of Engineering and Applied Science. Since then, UC has spent the last century fine-tuning and improving the program. The Global Research Labs Program is one of the most recent advancements in co-op opportunities for students.

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Lindner alumnus Xander Wells named Mr. Bearcat

May 6, 2024

Xander Wells approached his college experience with the idea that he’d rather depart the University of Cincinnati wishing he had done less than wishing he had done more. Mission accomplished for the recipient of the 2024 Mr. Bearcat award, as selected by UC honorary fraternity Sigma Sigma.

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Donate instruments at LINKS drive on May 10-11

May 6, 2024

Through the Lonely Instruments for Needy Kids (LINKS) program, you can donate your used band or orchestra instrument to a young musician who cannot afford to rent or purchase their own. The LINKS instrument donation drive is at 10 a.m.-4 p.m. this Friday, May 10, and Saturday, May 11 2024, at any Willis Music or Buddy Rogers Music location. A project of CCMpower in partnership with Willis Music and Buddy Roger’s Music, LINKS began in 1994 as the brainchild of CCM alumnus Bill Harvey (BM Music Education, 1971). The owner of Buddy Roger’s Music, Harvey wanted to fill the need for students whose parents were unable to buy, rent or borrow an instrument. The solution was to create a “recycling program” for musical instruments.

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