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PHOTOS: Celebrating Bearcats at UC Family Weekend

Families, friends and pets were all present for more than 50 activities over 3 days

headshot of Cedric Ricks By Cedric Ricks 260-415-8554
2 minute read October 17, 2025

UC Family Weekend offered a slice of college life for thousands of UC Bearcat siblings, parents and friends.

With more than 50 activities over three days, the event was coordinated by the Office of Parent and Family programs in the Division of Student Affairs and allowed families the opportunity to spend time with their student, experience life at UC and explore the city of Cincinnati.

“My office likes to say UC Family Weekend is the most wonderful time of the year,” explains Dy’Mand Montgomery, assistant director of parent and family programs. “This is our Superbowl and we plan for it all year long.”

A UC photography class led by Sean Hughes, professor of journalism, scoped out many of the weekend’s events to capture fun photos showcasing school spirit and the joy of being a Bearcat. Check out the photos of UC Family Weekend below.

image of a Bearcat son with his two sisters, younger brother and mother and father

Photo credit: Chaz Timko/University of Cincinnati photojournalism student.

Students and families gather at the University of Cincinnati’s GRIDiron Tailgate before the game on Saturday, Oct. 4, during UC Family Weekend.

Photo credit: Piper Cannon/University of Cincinnati photojournalism student.

University of Cincinnati 2025 Family Weekend. UC families attended the GRIDiron Tailgate on Sigma Sigma Commons.

Photo credit: Avery Padgett/University of Cincinnati photojournalism student.

Several members of the marching bandwalk with trumpets and all dressed in UC attire

Photo credit: Noah Ravenscraft/University of Cincinnati photojournalism student.

Bearcat daughter with dad and mom seated wearing UC swag

Photo credit: Joao Tavares/University of Cincinnati photojournalism student.

More than a dozen young women hold UC flag and perform before a crowd of hundreds

Photo credit: Noah Ravenscraft/University of Cincinnati photojournalism student.

displays of scores of tents with hundreds of people tailgating on Sigma Sigma Commons

The Sigma Sigma Commons tailgate is always a popular draw for families. Photo credit: Chaz Timko/University of Cincinnati photojournalism student.

Family Weekend events around campus. The bearcat plays with a dog along Main St.

Even pets got in on the fun at UC Family Weekend. Photo credit: Emily Widman/University of Cincinnati photojournalism student.

Four men shown at big grills tossing meat and three hungry students watch nearby waiting for a plate

No shortage of food at UC Family Weekend. Photo credit: Ethan James Herzog/University of Cincinnati photojournalism student.

outdoor courtyard with three workers behind a grill and prep area handling food while several people sit at tables out front

Photo credit: Elizabeth McNeil/University of Cincinnati photojournalism student.

UC Bearcat mascot gives a hi-five to parents in Bearcats Commons

Photo credit: Peyton Riedmaier/University of Cincinnati photojournalism student.

grandfather wearing UC T-shirt with young grandkid at a tailgate

Tailgates on the UC campus drew participants of all ages at UC Family Weekend. Photo credit: Matt Grabher/University of Cincinnati photojournalism student.

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Featured image of a family on UC Mainstreet. Photo credit: Knia Parks/University of Cincinnati photojournalism student.

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