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UC and the future of fashion

May 8, 2026

Right after the University of Cincinnati’s commencement, graduating fashion design students presented a culmination of their student experience: A runway collection uniquely tailored to each artist’s vision. The 43 graduating fashion design students of UC's College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP) presented nearly 200 creations from graduating seniors that ranged from ready-to-wear knits to avant-garde corsetry in the 73rd annual DAAP fashion show, DAAPFASH26.

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UC classrooms become curated exhibitions

May 4, 2026

The College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP) came to life with a week of galleries full of student work in an annual exhibition showcasing the next generation’s work across disciplines.

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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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Social architecture as an urban project

April 24, 2026

Architect and Assistant Professor Peter Yi examines how public policy, housing design and zoning reform shape cities, with a recent focus on Cincinnati’s history of urban renewal and move towards more connected communities.

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OTR mural celebrates UC alumni innovation and impact

April 14, 2026

The UC Alumni Association (UCAA) will host its annual Alumni Celebration during Alumni Week, April 13-18, with a community art project commemorating this year’s slate of alumni honorees receiving the organization’s top awards. Taking place April 16 at the First Financial Center (Cincinnati Convention Center), the Alumni Celebration will recognize the 18 honorees for their individual and collective innovation and impact, and the resulting impact on their university, communities, and fields of endeavor.

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Cincinnati Metro unveils $6.5 million revamp

April 14, 2026

The region’s largest public transportation agency is launching bus stop glowups across the county with the help of the University of Cincinnati’s College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP).

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UC design student works with sports greats in co-op

April 2, 2026

Spectrum News profiles UC College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning communication design student Jayden Balwally, who had an internship with the Oklahoma City Thunder and worked with the Heisman Trophy Trust and the College Football Playoff.

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Tiny forests make big impact on and off campus

March 31, 2026

With Earth Day less than a month away, students and faculty at the University of Cincinnati (UC) are taking the first steps at making the city greener through the installation of tiny forests off campus. What started as a group project between students has grown into a sustainable option for carbon reduction and elimination in Cincinnati, which is one of the only cities in Ohio to have tiny forests.