March 6, 2026

Four Cincinnati-based healthtech startup ventures earned significant grants from the state of Ohio, fueled by expert guidance and resources at UC’s 1819 Innovation Hub.

March 3, 2026

WCPO recently spoke with faculty and students at UC College of Nursing about the education pipeline needed to train more nurses to meet a growing demand for healthcare nationally.

March 3, 2026

The Cincinnati Business Courier released its list of "2026 Healthcare Heroes," with one-third of the list made up of UC-affiliated entrepreneurs and medical professionals.

February 18, 2026

Recognizing both the urgency and the opportunity, the University of Cincinnati (UC) College of Nursing is taking deliberate steps to position nurses at the forefront of healthcare transformation. It has created an Innovation Strategic Plan and established a dedicated Industry Advisory Board to forge the academic-industry partnerships essential to accelerating nurse-driven innovation.

February 16, 2026

Spectrum News speaks with UC students Yara Chaouali and Selma Younes and UC Nursing Professor Rachel Baker about a proposal to expand methodone access to treat opioid use disorder.

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 10, 2026

As hospitals grow busier and patients present with more complex needs, advanced practice nurses are feeling the strain. Long hours, administrative overload and limited control over work environments have pushed burnout from a whispered concern to a full-blown crisis—one that experts estimate could affect nearly 60% of primary care providers. In response, nursing educators are rethinking how nurses are prepared for practice, placing wellness, resilience, and self-advocacy alongside clinical expertise.

February 3, 2026

This story explores how nurse-led innovation is advancing healthcare through leadership, education, and collaboration across academia, industry, and health systems—highlighting how nurses are being equipped to lead meaningful, system-level change.

January 27, 2026

The University of Cincinnati's online programs have earned 16 recognitions from U.S. News & World Report.

January 27, 2026

The University of Cincinnati College of Nursing continues to be recognized among the nation’s top schools for online graduate nursing education. In the 2026 U.S. News & World Report rankings, UC Nursing is ranked No. 19 Best Online Master’s in Nursing Program, placing the college among the top programs nationwide and No. 3 in Ohio.

January 20, 2026

A University of Cincinnati College of Nursing senior is part of the interdisciplinary team that won the 2025-26 Health Policy Challenge, hosted by UC’s Portman Center for Policy Solutions. The team’s winning proposal — which reimagines methadone accessibility through remote monitoring to expand treatment for patients in rural or underserved areas — will go on to represent UC at the Policy Challenge Super Bowl at the University of Chicago Institute of Politics in February 2026.

January 7, 2026

Most people have a natural curiosity to see the world. Meanwhile, most Bearcats enjoy being around other Bearcats. Alumni can check both boxes through the UC Alumni Association’s travel program, which offers about half a dozen excursions each year to fascinating places around the globe.

January 7, 2026

The University of Cincinnati is making college more attainable for students across Ohio with the creation of the Bearcats Affordability Grant. The new grant will provide a pathway to tuition-free college for students of families who make less than $75,000 per year. Beginning in fall 2026, the Bearcats Affordability Grant will cover the remaining cost of tuition for Ohio residents who are Pell eligible.

January 6, 2026

The University of Cincinnati Foundation is pleased to welcome Chris Higgins as the new Vice President for Development, Academic Health Enterprise.

January 5, 2026

Two UC faculty and staff members are among this year's Rising Star leadership program sponsored by YWCA Greater Cincinnati. Kelli Beecher, assistant professor in the UC College of Nursing, and Brittany Bibb, assistant director of programs and operations in the UC Division of Student Affairs, are among the emerging leaders of 2026. They were featured in the publication Movers & Makers.