Video: President Pinto and Mayor Pureval welcome UC back

Top leaders from the City of Cincinnati and University of Cincinnati partner to focus on safety.

With classes starting at UC on Monday, Aug. 26, Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval joined UC President Neville Pinto on campus to address some important messages about safety, wellness, awareness and overall well-being.

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