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IMPACT Innovation celebrates 10 years of excellence at the University of Cincinnati

December 19, 2025

MPACT Innovation at the University of Cincinnati’s IDD Education Center celebrates 10 years of advancing education and employment opportunities for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Over the past decade, the program has empowered adults through lifelong learning, vocational exploration, and community partnerships—creating pathways to greater independence, meaningful employment, and full participation in campus and community life.

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CPD Assistant Chief Matthew Hammer reflects on a career in policing

December 19, 2025

The two-time UC alum – he has a master's and PhD in criminal justice – was promoted to Assistant Chief in early 2025 and reflects on a challenging year in Cincinnati, his 26 years on the force, what led him to UC for graduate and postgraduate studies, and the learnings in place-based violence he's been able to apply to his work serving and protecting the people of Cincinnati.

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University of Cincinnati’s IDD Education Center to Host Ninth Annual Red & Black Blast

December 18, 2025

The University of Cincinnati’s IDD Education Center will host its ninth annual Red & Black Blast on February 25, 2026, at Tangeman University Center. The signature event celebrates and supports the Center’s four programs—CEES, TAP, IMPACT Innovation, and RAAC—which create pathways in education, employment, and community life for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

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IMPACT Innovation celebrates 10 years of excellence at the University of Cincinnati

December 19, 2025

MPACT Innovation at the University of Cincinnati’s IDD Education Center celebrates 10 years of advancing education and employment opportunities for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Over the past decade, the program has empowered adults through lifelong learning, vocational exploration, and community partnerships—creating pathways to greater independence, meaningful employment, and full participation in campus and community life.

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CPD Assistant Chief Matthew Hammer reflects on a career in policing

December 19, 2025

The two-time UC alum – he has a master's and PhD in criminal justice – was promoted to Assistant Chief in early 2025 and reflects on a challenging year in Cincinnati, his 26 years on the force, what led him to UC for graduate and postgraduate studies, and the learnings in place-based violence he's been able to apply to his work serving and protecting the people of Cincinnati.

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University of Cincinnati’s IDD Education Center to Host Ninth Annual Red & Black Blast

December 18, 2025

The University of Cincinnati’s IDD Education Center will host its ninth annual Red & Black Blast on February 25, 2026, at Tangeman University Center. The signature event celebrates and supports the Center’s four programs—CEES, TAP, IMPACT Innovation, and RAAC—which create pathways in education, employment, and community life for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

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University of Cincinnati college is piloting a program to serve alumni of foster and kinship care

December 12, 2025

In 2025 the Ohio Reach Postsecondary designation was awarded to UC's College of Education, Criminal Justice, Human Services, and Information Technology (CECH) as part of the program's third cohort. The program recognizes and supports higher education institutions that have worked to make their campuses welcoming and accessible for students with a history in foster or kinship care. CECH will run a pilot program called Anchor Point aimed at wide-scale implementation across the campus in Fall 2026.

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Celebrating the newest Bearcats on Decision Day

December 11, 2025

The University of Cincinnati admits its newest Bearcats for Fall 2026. Interest in the university is at an all-time high with more than 35,000 applicants for admission. Decision Day was also a time to celebrate 10 new Marian Spencer Scholarship recipients.

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Adapt, Create, Celebrate: UC Students lead the way in toy innovation

December 5, 2025

UC students and IDD Education Center Pre-Apprenticeship learners joined industry and community partners at the 1819 Innovation Hub to adapt toys for children who benefit from accessible tools. Together, multidisciplinary teams exceeded expectations by creating more than 246 accessible, customized toys.

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Reesë Tuttle is going to change the world

December 5, 2025

Reesë Tuttle earned five college degrees before graduating high school, but the University of Cincinnati's School of Information Technology provided her the opportunity to have a traditional college experience — even if just for the year it took her to complete her second bachelor's degree. She shares why she decided to pursue a bachelor of science in information technology (BSIT) at UC, as well as how her new startup, a security training platform, was developed with the ultimate goal of saving lives.

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Uptick in cyber attacks targeting local government agencies

November 26, 2025

WVXU’s Cincinnati Edition noted a recent rise in cyber attacks on social services and government agencies across the country. The show turned to Peter Kobak, associate director of Ohio Persistent Cyber Improvement at the University of Cincinnati’s Ohio Cyber Range Institute for insight on what could be driving the attacks.

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Santa … I know HIM!

November 18, 2025

Over 100 volunteers gathered at UC’s 1819 Innovation Hub for Tinker Toy Build Day, a fast-paced event where they adapted toys for use by individuals with disabilities.

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The power of mentorship in sport administration

November 17, 2025

David Kelley, director of UC’s sport administration programs, wrote an op-ed for COACH & A.D., a national magazine for athletic administrators and coaches. He discusses how mentorship and internships are vital to developing future leaders in the field.