October 29, 2021

The anti-depressant drug fluvoxamine is being looked at by researchers as a possible treatment for COVID-19. A recently released study showed the drug showed a reduced risk of hospitalization and death among COVID patients. Carl Fichtenbaum, MD, of the Division of Infectious Diseases at the UC College of Medicine was interviewed for a Health.com story on the study results.

October 29, 2021

In a story produced by Spectrum News, Robert Shapiro, MD, professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the UC College of Medicine was quoted on the topic of how helping young people succeed helps build resilient communities.

October 29, 2021

Van Jones’ academic pursuits and business interests have taken him across the country (Chicago, Los Angeles and Columbus, Ohio) and the globe (Asia, Africa and Europe). Jones, BBA ’08, recently detailed his scholastic and business background with start-up and and venture capital in a recent meeting with the University of Cincinnati's student venture capital (VC) organization, Bearcat Ventures.

October 28, 2021

University of Cincinnati student body leaders have taken on a full slate of undergraduate activities, including classes, studies, Bearcats games and leading student government for UC. Elected as president and vice president earlier this semester, the students set to work delivering on their platform of diversity and inclusion, sustainability, campus spirit, mental health and accessibility.  Initiatives so far include a Mental Health Advocacy Week, a career-ready clothing drive and civil discourse training.

October 28, 2021

Cincinnati Law launches online Master's of Legal Studies program.

October 28, 2021

University of Cincinnati biomedical engineering graduate Jack Randall is developing a wearable safety device for runners and cyclists. Zoza, a small, wearable SOS device, can be attached to a shoe or zipper and is intended for endurance athletes who often don’t carry a phone or who travel through remote areas. A user can press a button to send an emergency alert and the device even works in locations where cell service is unavailable.

October 28, 2021

Isaiah Andrews, an 83-year-old Cleveland man was found not guilty of murdering his wife by a jury this week. Andrews was assisted by the Ohio Innocence Project at the University of Cincinnati College of Law. The verdict was covered by various national media including CBS News and the Kansas City Star.

October 28, 2021

The UPI posted a story about research led by Katie Phillips, MD, assistant professor in the Department of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery at the UC College of Medicine on coping mechanisms for people who have had a diminished or lost sense of smell from COVID-19. Two of the common adaptations among patients she saw at her clinic were incorporating texture and temperature into their food and drink.

October 28, 2021

University of Cincinnati behavioral ecologist Annemarie van der Marel found that Barbary ground squirrels keep watch for predators together as a survival strategy.

October 27, 2021

Working in the field of business is more than just crunching numbers and creating spreadsheets. The diverse courses at the University of Cincinnati’s Carl H. Lindner College of Business have allowed alumni to confidently pursue their career interests and explore creative outlets, including fashion, art and design. An exemplar for this pathway is Kajal Gajria, MS ’20. Last year, Gajria started a South Asian-inspired digital art company, Desi At Heart.

October 27, 2021

Strings Magazine shone the spotlight on UC College-Conservatory of Music alumna Anita Graef (MM Cello Performance, ‘19), featuring the rising star in a digital performance of Sibelius’ Theme and Variations for Solo Cello and Gliere’s 8 Pieces for Violin and Cello. The concert is still available for viewing on the publication’s website.

October 27, 2021

University of Cincinnati interdisciplinary research reveals ancestral puebloans in ancient Chaco Canyon interacted with local ecosystem to thrive for more than a millennium, but unsustainable deforestation practices likely contributed to destabilizing environmental impact prior to their final exodus.

October 27, 2021

A newly published book by UC Blue Ash academic tutor Alison Balaskovits is a collection of frightening fairy tales with dark encounters and strange characters.

October 27, 2021

Latasha Hamner, a Digital Media Collaborative (DMC) student in the University of Cincinnati College of Arts and Sciences, studied abroad virtually through UC International partnership in Germany.

October 27, 2021

Three University of Cincinnati neurosurgeons have received an award that honors clinicians who have reached the 99th percentile nationally in Patient Experience for fiscal year 2021.