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New cohort of nursing students get ready to join co-ops

May 14, 2026

A new chapter is beginning for more than 100 University of Cincinnati College of Nursing rising seniors as they embark on one of the most distinctive experiences in undergraduate nursing education: the UC Nursing Co-op Program. The incoming cohort will fan out across Cincinnati's premier healthcare institutions, stepping into some of the most dynamic and specialized clinical environments in the region. Placement sites include UC Medical Center (UCMC), West Chester Hospital, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC) Burnet, College Hill, and Liberty campus.

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Computer science student's color blindness inspires outfit matching app

May 14, 2026

Eric Langhorne, a computer science undergraduate student at the University of Cincinnati, has developed a smartphone application that tells users whether or not their clothes are a match. Langhorne has color blindness, so this is a question he often asks himself and was a challenge he wanted to address. This project was done through the Experiential Explorations Program (EEP).

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New cohort of nursing students get ready to join co-ops

May 14, 2026

A new chapter is beginning for more than 100 University of Cincinnati College of Nursing rising seniors as they embark on one of the most distinctive experiences in undergraduate nursing education: the UC Nursing Co-op Program. The incoming cohort will fan out across Cincinnati's premier healthcare institutions, stepping into some of the most dynamic and specialized clinical environments in the region. Placement sites include UC Medical Center (UCMC), West Chester Hospital, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC) Burnet, College Hill, and Liberty campus.

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Computer science student's color blindness inspires outfit matching app

May 14, 2026

Eric Langhorne, a computer science undergraduate student at the University of Cincinnati, has developed a smartphone application that tells users whether or not their clothes are a match. Langhorne has color blindness, so this is a question he often asks himself and was a challenge he wanted to address. This project was done through the Experiential Explorations Program (EEP).

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GE Aerospace workforce training focuses on Dayton workers

May 11, 2026

GE Aerospace is launching more employee training at its Beavercreek Plant. The Dayton Daily News talks to the company's site leader, a University of Cincinnati graduate who got his start at GE Aerospace through UC's co-op program.

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UC co-op experience inspired grad’s business

May 11, 2026

University of Cincinnati alum and former PacSun co-op Megan Pando turned her hands-on UC experience into Makers Social, a DIY project bar that scored a “Shark Tank” deal. See how this Bearcat's co-op journey helped fuel a brand.

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Western & Southern and UC expand scholarship and co-op support

May 8, 2026

As a longtime employer of University of Cincinnati graduates, Western & Southern Financial Group is now deepening its commitment to empowering the next generation of career-ready professionals. This April, UC faculty and Western & Southern leadership celebrated 10 students as part of the Western & Southern Scholars Program. The scholarship program is a fund launched in 2024 alongside the Western & Southern Accelerated Career Program. The 10 Western & Southern Scholars were selected for their exceptional involvement and impact. These students exemplify the highest standards of academic engagement, having completed meaningful co op experiences and actively contributed to UC’s extracurricular community. Together, these students demonstrate strong leadership, initiative and a commitment to excellence.

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UC computer science student earns co-op medal

May 4, 2026

University of Cincinnati student Nathan Nguyen has always been inspired by the idea of learning while doing. From early internships in high school to hands-on engineering projects at UC, real-world experience has been a top priority. Nguyen will graduate with a bachelor’s degree in computer science this spring on the heels of five impressive co-op jobs and receiving the 2026 Herman Schneider Co-op Medal from UC’s College of Engineering and Applied Science. Named after Dean Herman Schneider, who invented co-op in 1906, this award is given to one graduating student each year who has demonstrated exceptional success on co-op.

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Biggest crowd for the biggest graduation

May 1, 2026

The University of Cincinnati celebrates a record Spring 2026 commencement, honoring 7,800+ graduates with ceremonies at Fifth Third Arena and Nippert Stadium.

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A family tradition continues at UC College of Nursing

April 24, 2026

When Ashley Enginger walks across the stage at this spring’s commencement ceremony, she will leave behind a UC College of Nursing that her family is far from finished with. Her sister Sarah is already two years in, and their youngest sister Lauren is set to arrive in the fall.

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Engineering student embraces the Bearcat experience

April 22, 2026

The University of Cincinnati stood out to Thavishka Gamage because of the top-ranked cooperative education (co-op) program and the Cincinnati community. He earned his bachelor's degree in computer science and will graduate with his Master of Engineering degree in industrial and systems engineering this spring. He was part of student organizations across campus and connected with the College of Engineering and Applied Science community.

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A criminal justice degree prepares some grads for private-sector work

April 16, 2026

While law enforcement is a common career path for criminal justice alums, it's hardly the only option after graduation. Asset protection and loss prevention, for example, are closely related career paths that allow criminal justice graduates to bring their education and experience to the private sector. Corporations value the academic depth and practical experience UC criminal justice alums bring to their roles within an organization.