‘Forty Under 40’ includes eight UC alumni

Business Courier shares annual list of young professionals making Cincinnati better

Eight notable University of Cincinnati alumni have been named by the Cincinnati Business Courier to its annual “Forty Under 40” Class for 2025. For three decades, the Business Courier has showcased Cincinnati’s next generation of leaders from a wide range of fields, including medical, engineering, business, and the arts. The Business Courier will host a celebration in their honor on Sept. 18.

“The Bearcats in this year’s ‘Forty Under 40’ class exemplify the success and impact of UC alumni everywhere,” said UC Chief Alumni Officer Jennifer Heisey. “The UC Alumni Association is proud to mark this recognition of UC’s excellence, and we extend our heartfelt congratulations to the honorees on this well-deserved achievement.”

UC Alumni in the 2025 "Forty Under 40" class

  • Dr. Endia Crabtree, CECH ’16
  • Justin Freeman, CEAS ’11
  • Christin Goodale, Med ’22
  • Jeff Levine, Law ’15
  • Lauren Lohmann, A&S ’20
  • Megan Meyer, DAAP ’13
  • Peter Niehoff, A&S ’09, ’14, ’20
  • Emma Off, Law ’11

Featured image at top: University of Cincinnati Main Street. Photo/Andrew Higley/UC Marketing + Brand

Visit the Cincinnati Business Courier's website to meet all of the 2025 honorees.

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