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UC hosts governors for bipartisan conversation

UC's Portman Center to host talk about issues affecting Ohio, Kentucky

headshot of Anne Bowling By Anne Bowling
2 minute read October 10, 2025

The University of Cincinnati will welcome Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear on Oct. 21 for a conversation on policy and leadership.

The discussion, titled “Across the River and Across the Aisle,“ will be moderated by former U.S. Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, and is being sponsored by the Portman Center for Policy Solutions.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine. Photo/Provided

“At the Portman Center, we want to elevate problem solvers,” said Andrew Lewis, executive director of the center.

“Hearing from bipartisan leaders provides a roadmap for positive change and inspires future leaders. Gov. DeWine and Gov. Beshear are excellent examples of public servants who work to build consensus and solve problems. They have worked independently and together to improve the economic and cultural vibrancy of our region.”

The event is sold out.

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear.

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear. Photo/Provided

The Portman Center was established in UC’s College of Arts and Sciences with a mission to encourage civility and bipartisanship through leadership development and public policy research. The center aims to inspire students, faculty and community partners to grow as citizen-leaders who advance the public good.

Featured image at top: Aerial view of UC's Uptown West campus. Photo/Provided

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