February 12, 2026

Bearcat love stories are as unique as the couples who live them. They can begin with a sports activity or a social function. They can take root when a relative steps in to facilitate a pairing that clearly is meant to be. Or, in a once-in-a-million stroke of luck, they can begin when someone says hello to “the girl next door.” As we celebrate Valentine’s Day, four alumni couples share their Bearcat love stories—personal tales of romance, devotion and continued engagement with UC.

February 9, 2026

Research from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, recently published in the journal Nature Communications, is revealing how immune cells in the adult brain regulate the generation of new neurons.

February 9, 2026

UC Aspire, a program within the University of Cincinnati’s College of Cooperative Education and Professional Studies, has been named Nehemiah Manufacturing’s 2025 Social Services Partner of the Year for its innovative workplace education programs that support justice-impacted, unemployed, and underemployed adults with literacy, digital skills, and career advancement—advancing UC’s workforce development and community impact.

February 9, 2026

William Walker, a second-year chemical engineering major at the University of Cincinnati, discusses his first cooperative education experience at American Rheinmetall. Walker is a graduate of Walnut Hills High School in Cincinnati and a Marian Spencer Scholar.

Learn how co-op education and work-integrated learning help students graduate with less debt, stronger job prospects and a higher return on their college investment.