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UC launches Bearcat Affordability Grant

January 7, 2026

The University of Cincinnati is making college more attainable for students across Ohio with the creation of the Bearcat Affordability Grant. The new grant will provide a pathway to tuition-free college for students of families who make less than $75,000 per year. Beginning in fall 2026, the Bearcat Affordability Grant will cover the remaining cost of tuition for Ohio residents who are Pell eligible.

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Gregory Hartmann elected chair of UC’s Board of Trustees

January 13, 2026

The University of Cincinnati Board of Trustees elected officers during its Dec. 16, 2025, meeting, and Greg Hartmann was unanimously elected chair for 2026. Jill McGruder will serve as vice-chair, and Shelly Gillis will serve as secretary.

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Granddaughter of former UC President creates haven for nursing mothers

January 13, 2026

The University of Cincinnati's Langsam library unveiled a permanent private room for nursing mothers — a serene space made possible through Thea Langsam’s three-year philanthropic effort. The room, discreet yet inviting, features warm and cold running water, a compact refrigerator, a counter, table and a deep, cushioned chair that offers both comfort and calm.

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GE Aerospace extends Next Engineers program at UC

January 12, 2026

The GE Aerospace Foundation extended a partnership with UC to administer the Next Engineers program through 2034. The program introduces eighth graders and high school sophomores to careers in engineering.

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Microsoft expands its presence at UC

January 12, 2026

Microsoft is doubling down on its commitment to the University of Cincinnati, significantly expanding its workspace and AI skilling center at the school’s 1819 Innovation Hub.

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New CCM apparel available for purchase online

January 12, 2026

Show your school spirit this spring with official CCM apparel! New UC College-Conservatory of Music apparel is available for purchase online. CCM's Spring 2026 apparel can be ordered online now through Feb. 2, 2026. You can preview five wearable items below.

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Money matters

January 9, 2026

A Lindner-led team led by University of Cincinnati PhD candidate Sharmeen Merchant published “Gender Differences on Dual-Earners’ Money as Achievement Congruence and Needs-Supplies Fit" in the Journal of Business and Psychology. This research took an in-depth look at the psychological role money plays in households with two sources of income, and showed how a couple's alignment on financial needs impacts job fulfillment.


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CCPS champions experiential learning in higher education

May 29, 2025

Explore how the University of Cincinnati champions experiential learning in higher education. Dean Michelle Clare shares insights on UC's innovative co-op program and strategies for integrating career preparation into academic curricula, as discussed in a virtual panel with The Chronicle of Higher Education. Discover how UC addresses faculty resistance and aligns with state workforce priorities to enhance student success and mobility.

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Poiesis Quartet wins Grand Prize at Banff International String Quartet Competition

September 2, 2025

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity in Banff, Alberta, Canada announced the Poiesis Quartet as the grand prize winner of the 15th triennial Banff International String Quartet Competition (BISQC). The CCM graduate student ensemble consists of artist diploma students Sarah Ying Ma (she/they) on violin, Max Ball (he/they) on violin, Jasper de Boor (they/them) on viola and Drew Dansby (he/him) on cello.