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Local media highlights Cincy reactions to Travis Kelce-Taylor Swift engagement

It's a good day to be a University of Cincinnati Bearcat.

UC alum Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift took to Instagram on Aug. 26 to announce their engagement. Local media including the Cincinnati Enquirer and WLWT highlighted UC and other local social media accounts' reactions to the engagement announcement.

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During the New Heights live podcast on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at 5/3rd Arena in Cincinnati, OH / UC Communications photo by Isabella Marley

Left to right: Ed, Travis, Donna and Jason Kelce celebrate the brothers' impromptu graduation ceremony at a 2024 New Heights Live event. Photo/Isabella Marley

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Bearcats athletics compete at the highest level — Division 1 — and fuel a spirit of excellence that echoes across campus like the cheers of Down the Drive. Whether on the field or in the stands, our community comes together to celebrate determination, teamwork and pride in the C-paw. Cheer Cincinnati.

Featured image at top: Taylor and Travis' engagement photos made the Nippert Stadium jumbotron. Potential wedding venue? Photo/Kelly Bennett/University of Cincinnati

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