February 12, 2026

Economists and politicians have weighed the benefits of different theoretical models for years, but a lack of direct, empirical evidence showing the macroeconomic effects of fiscal policy has made it difficult to argue for or against government funding at the local level. That’s why University of Cincinnati economics professor David Brasington, PhD, published a new study called “Fiscal policy and economic activity: New Causal Evidence” in the Scandinavian Journal of Economics. By examining decades of levy renewal data across the state of Ohio, the study estimates the impact of property taxes on income beyond theoretical projections.

February 12, 2026

The University of Cincinnati reached $346 million in sponsored research awards in fiscal year 2025, up 6.6% increase over the previous year. Additionally, funding for clinical trials at UC climbed, with $88 million in industry-sponsored awards and $33 million in federally sponsored awards.

February 12, 2026

Bearcat love stories are as unique as the couples who live them. They can begin with a sports activity or a social function. They can take root when a relative steps in to facilitate a pairing that clearly is meant to be. Or, in a once-in-a-million stroke of luck, they can begin when someone says hello to “the girl next door.” As we celebrate Valentine’s Day, four alumni couples share their Bearcat love stories—personal tales of romance, devotion and continued engagement with UC.

February 9, 2026

Presented by the University of Cincinnati Carl H. Lindner College of Business Alumni Council, the 2026 Cincinnati Business Achievement Awards (CBAAs) will recognize awardees on March 5 at the Renaissance Cincinnati Downtown Hotel.

February 6, 2026

As artificial intelligence seeps into more careers, some people wonder if any jobs will become obsolete in the coming years, according to 700WLW. Jeffrey Shaffer, director of Lindner College of Business’ Applied AI Lab, spoke with 700WLW on the future of AI in the workplace.

February 4, 2026

Entrepreneurial students raced the clock and each other during UC Startup Weekend, a high-energy three-day hackathon where teams competed for up to $5,000 in prizes.

February 2, 2026

The Carl H. Lindner College of Business and the University of Cincinnati will welcome the 21st annual Big XII + MIS Research Symposium this spring.

January 30, 2026

The University of Cincinnati’s CubeCats team handed NASA its first student-built satellite, the LEOPARDSat-1, which will head to the International Space Station in spring 2026.

January 30, 2026

A new study from professor Brasington shows that renewing local taxes for city services actually benefits local businesses, despite preconceived notions that taxes are inherently bad for business. Published in Regional Science and Urban Economics.

January 29, 2026

Sofia Ferrigolo is in her final semester at the Lindner College of Business, where she took charge as a sustainability advocate, culminating in a trip to COP30 in November and a job offer for sustainability consulting at a major global firm.

January 24, 2026

The 1819 Innovation Hub recently welcomed two new corporate partners, N Solutions and Incline Wealth Advisors, into its expanding entrepreneurial community.

January 23, 2026

Christopher Bak is a UC Lindner alum making history. His gold at the 2025 World Championships was his third win and fifth time medaling overall. Bak’s achievements put him in the running for World Rowing’s Men’s Crew of the Year, a competitive award with only three nominees across the globe. Winners will be announced at the World Rowing Awards hosted at Switzerland’s Olympic Museum on Jan. 24. Not only is Bak in the running, but his coach, a UC faculty member, is nominated as well. Mark Oria, assistant professor of research at the UC College of Medicine, is one of four finalists for World Rowing’s Coach of the Year. The two have been working together since Oria joined the coaching team at UC back in 2017.

January 22, 2026

Three UC co-op and capstone students joined Sensory Robotics as to position the fast-growing company for marketing success and engineering prowess.

January 22, 2026

Phil Santoro built his first computer at 12, launched his first company at 13 and made his first startup exit as a college student. He fulfilled his dream of working for Google and founded a startup studio, Wilbur Labs, that’s built and invested in more than 20 companies.

January 21, 2026

With an eye towards the evolving business landscape, the Carl H. Lindner College of Business is meeting the moment with the introduction of a master’s degree program in artificial intelligence (AI) management.