What is co-op in college? How cooperative education works
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What is co-op in college? Learn how cooperative education works, how students earn paid experience, and why UC is the national leader in career-ready graduates.
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What is co-op in college? Learn how cooperative education works, how students earn paid experience, and why UC is the national leader in career-ready graduates.
January 14, 2026
WCPO 9 News in Cincinnati discusses UC's co-op program and job readiness in a tight job market. Journalist Taylor Woods speaks with UC students and Annie Straka, associate dean of the UC College of Cooperative Education and Professional Studies.
January 14, 2026
One of America's greatest living composers spent three days in residence at CCM earlier this year. Relive the excitement of that residency with the latest video releases from CCM Recording Productions. This October, the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music welcomed Pulitzer Prize and Grammy Award-winning composer Jennifer Higdon for a three-day-long residency. Dubbed the "Jennifer Higdon Festival," this one-of-a-kind event featured a variety of different public performances presented by students and faculty, along with a Composition Symposium for CCM students, faculty and staff.
May 15, 2025
To prepare for the future of Enterprise Resource Planning, Digital Technology Solutions hosted its first ERP Futures Summit on Wednesday, May 7th in partnership with Deloitte Higher Education Practice. Deloitte is the world’s largest provider of higher education professional services and offers unique skills for institutions to advance teaching, learning, and research.
January 21, 2025
On Jan. 1, 2025, a new standardized exit survey launched to the university. The data reported by employees voluntarily leaving the university highlights UC’s employment strengths and helps identify areas for growth.
August 23, 2024
The IDD Education Center at UC is expanding by adding the Regional Autism Advisory Council (RAAC) as a new program and welcoming three new team members. These changes reinforce the Center's commitment to creating inclusive opportunities and life-changing programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, ensuring they can achieve their fullest potential and independence.
July 16, 2024
UC President Neville Pinto has again challenged every UC college and unit to send at least one rider to the September 14 Ride Cincinnati event to help fundraise for cancer research and cancer care. UC students ride free. Signup by July 31 for free UC-branded cycling jersey.
March 12, 2024
Hoxworth Blood Center Partners with Cincinnati Works to Enhance Employee Support and Foster Workplace Growth
April 27, 2023
This year, the university is celebrating the return of UC Serves – a day for staff and faculty to share the experience of intentional, focused service to the communities surrounding the University of Cincinnati campuses and beyond. The day of service helps connect UC with community neighbors and build stronger connections among university employees. UC Serves brings staff and faculty to the front lines in supporting UC’s institutional commitment to service and community impact in support of our local non-profit partners.