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CCM Philharmonia presents concert + livestream on Feb. 20

February 18, 2026

Audiences can enjoy CCM Philharmonia's next concert in person or watch at home via livesteam at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 20. Featuring alumni guest artists Rebecca Barnes, viola; and Jonathan Lee, cello; tickets for the "Midlife Crisis" concert are on sale now through the CCM Box Office. The livesteam is free to watch on CCM's website and YouTube channel.

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A century of Bearcats in the family

February 16, 2026

When Eloise Brown was deciding where to go to college, she spoke to a family friend who was an environmental engineering professor at the University of Cincinnati and realized UC's engineering program would be a great fit for her. She decided to make the move to Cincinnati, continuing a family legacy at the College of Engineering and Applied Science.

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UC alumni discover a love that lasts at UC

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.

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UC Aspire Named Nehemiah Manufacturing Partner of the Year

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.