BEARCATS FOR LIFE

For Almaamar Alkiyumi, being a Bearcat for Life is not just a phrase, but a responsibility shaped by gratitude, growth and purpose.

October 20, 2026

The University of Cincinnati Bearcat mascot was voted Cincinnati’s favorite mascot in a Cincinnati Enquirer reader poll, earning 45.1% of the vote and topping other local favorites.

October 20, 2026

UC economist Michael Jones spoke to WVXU's "Cincinnati Edition" on if Ohio's latest minimum wage increase will actually impact employees and businesses as inflation continues to rise.

BEARCATS FOR LIFE

I became a Bearcat as an employee, but I'll be a Bearcat for life because of the people.

October 20, 2026

Researchers at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine say an experimental gene therapy could eventually lead to a less invasive treatment for hydrocephalus, a condition in which excess fluid accumulates in the brain. The early-stage study, led by Agnes (Yu) Luo, PhD, professor and vice chair for research, was published in the journal Fluids and Barriers of the CNS. Yahoo! News recently featured it.

October 20, 2026

The University of Cincinnati's Suzanne Judd, PhD, commented to Healthline on a new study that found healthy adults who eat high levels of ultra-processed foods may be more likely to show signs of damage to the brain that could increase the likelihood of stroke and future memory problems.

October 20, 2026

Crosley Tower is gone, but the stories remain: UC’s concrete legend, by the numbers and in your words.

October 20, 2026

The University of Cincinnati Cancer Center’s physician scientist Katelyn Melgar, MD, PhD, has received a $50,000 Conquer Cancer Young Investigator Award to continue her bench‑to‑bedside research on overcoming drug resistance in chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL).

October 20, 2026

The Center for Business Analytics and AI held its annual Data Science Symposium on October 12. Keynote speakers, hands-on tutorials and technical talks informed data science students, academics and professionals on how to best make an impact in their field.

October 20, 2026

UC Vice President and Chief Digital Officer Bharath Prabhakaran invites UC students, faculty, and staff to share their knowledge and perspective as part of the Digital Technology Solutions AI and Emerging Technology Symposium on March 3 in the Tangeman University Center.

October 19, 2026

Stroke genetics pioneer and University of Cincinnati alumnus Daniel Woo, MD, will return to the College of Medicine as chair of the Department of Neurology and Rehabilitation Medicine in January 2027.

October 19, 2026

Is technology manipulating you or your relationship? Would you date someone who controlled what you see?

October 19, 2026

The Carnegie closes its 2026 season of musicals with the cult-favorite "Carrie: The Musical." Produced in partnership with CCM and featuring performers from the college's nationally recognized Musical Theatre program, the production runs at The Carnegie Oct. 23-Nov. 1, 2026.

October 19, 2026

The University of Cincinnati community will gather Oct. 22-24 to celebrate its 100th Homecoming festivities. This year's "Onward to Victory" theme is borrowed from the lyrics to "Cheer Cincinnati," one of UC's signature songs.

October 19, 2026

UC Homecoming activities on Saturday, Oct. 24, will feature the annual Homecoming Parade around campus starting four hours prior to kickoff and the football game versus Texas Tech in UC's Historic Nippert Stadium.

October 19, 2026

The University of Cincinnati’s Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition challenges graduate students to explain their research or scholarship to people outside their field in just three minutes using a single slide. Applications for the 2027 competition open Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, giving graduate students a chance to sharpen a skill that can make a difference far beyond graduate school.

October 19, 2026

After beginning her studies in architecture, Nabila Ahmad shifted to business, where an impactful co-op with IBM helped launch her career in technology sales leadership.

October 19, 2026

Cincinnati STRIDE, formerly Fluency Friday, is a one-day workshop co-led by UC and Cincinnati Children’s that supports students who stutter and their families, while giving speech-language pathology graduate students hands-on experience.

October 16, 2026

Dr. Zaire's doctoral and postdoctoral work centered on timely access to colorectal cancer screening in Black communities, as Black Americans have the highest colorectal cancer mortality rate and are often diagnosed at later stages, when outcomes are worse. Today she describes herself as a cancer health services researcher, focusing on how the health system delivers care at each point along the cancer continuum, from screening through diagnosis, treatment and survivorship.

October 16, 2026

The Klekamp College of Law has shared the results of the 2026 Ohio Bar Exam, as well as results from other jurisdictions.