Search Results - University of Cincinnati: Founder of Co-op, Leader in Co-op

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Enter the woods, if you dare

Event: October 30, 2025 5:15 PM

Just in time for the season when things go bump in the night, UC’s English department in the College of Arts and Sciences has come together with Cincinnati Parks to make the ultimate spooky experience for writers and nature lovers. UC’s Hike + Write program hosts a Halloween hike and campfire at dusk in Caldwell Woods titled ‘Hauntings: Encountering the Unknowns in Nature.’ Said Maia Morgan, assistant professor of English, “It just feels natural at this time of year as the days get shorter and colder and the natural world goes enters a season of death, decay, and the wintering that will lead to rebirth in the spring,” said Morgan.

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UC hosts governors for bipartisan conversation

October 10, 2025

The University of Cincinnati welcomes Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear for a conversation on policy and leadership. The discussion, titled "Across the River and Across the Aisle," will be moderated by former U.S. Sen. Rob Portman and is being sponsored by the Portman Center for Policy Solutions.

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Conference examines future of disability studies

Event: October 9, 2025 4:10 PM

The New Directions in Disability Studies Conference 2025 gives UC affiliates and the Cincinnati community an opportunity to engage with emerging research, thoughtful discussions and practices shaping the future of disability studies. The two-day event will be at the Edwards Center on UC’s Uptown Campus bringing together students, scholars, faculty, and community members. Put on by a range of centers and colleges at UC, this conference highlights how disability studies continue to evolve and reflect the world around us, emphasizing lived experiences and academic practices.

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Science Harvest connects kids with science, one pollinator at a time

October 3, 2025

Walking up to Science Harvest’s booth at the Northside Farmers Market, surrounding their inviting, sparkly craft table, are nothing but kids with smiles. On closer look, the cut-out paper bugs and “pollen” (mac and cheese powder), reveal themselves. Engaging with the kids is Kate Nicole Hoffman, researcher with UCs Center for Public Engagement with Science (PEWS), as she explains to them how pollination works. Science Harvest’s mission is an extension the mission for PEWS, which is to educate the public on science-related topics to benefit everyone. This makes their weekly appearance at the family-friendly Northside Farmers market a perfect match.

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Curricular innovation at UC brings new academic opportunities

September 26, 2025

UC’s College of Arts and Sciences has long offered curricular options to let students customize their educational paths—double majors, minors, certificates, 4+1 master’s programs and more. Most recently, the A&S School of Environment and Sustainability (SEaS) has added microcredentials, or abbreviated, targeted programs to build skills in specific areas and builld resumes.

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Pack your curiosity, not just your bags

September 24, 2025

What if your next course wasn’t inside a classroom but across the globe? For Arts and Sciences students, UC’s Study Abroad Programs offer endless opportunities to immerse yourself in a new language, religion, culture, and more. “All UC study abroad programs are wonderful — students get to experience the world with a faculty expert and peers, which is always valuable,” said Laura Zanotti, Professor and Director in the College of Arts and Science's School of Environment and Sustainability. Whether you’re practicing your French in Quebec, walking through the Brazilian Amazon or exploring the ancient landscapes of Leinster, these programs are designed for students to connect what you learn in the classroom with real-world experiences.

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UC’s fall Visiting Writers Series offers a wide range of poets, writers, agents

September 11, 2025

The University of Cincinnati’s (UC) Fall 2025 Writing Series returns with an inspiring lineup of authors spanning poetry, nonfiction, fiction and more. This series has a long legacy, dating back to over 70 years of bringing writers to campus. “We’ve been hosting writers for over 70 years at UC,” said Jennifer Habel, UC’s Coordinator of Creative Writing in the College of Arts & Sciences, adding that past visitors have included Nobel and Pulitzer Prize winners. “It’s a very well-storied series.”

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College of Arts & Sciences research centers uniting for impact

September 4, 2025

UC’s College of Arts and Sciences is home to 12 research centers, which are moving forward study of machine learning and AI, environmental sciences, cyber strategy, urban policy, civility in public discourse, and more. Each center has impact on our local communities and beyond. But what if they joined forces to expand their impact—locally, regionally and beyond? The new A&S Action Collaborative is setting out to answer that question.

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UC's Portman Center recognizes bipartisan policymaking

August 28, 2025

Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and Ben Cardin (D-MD) have been awarded the inaugural Sarah and Timothy Fogarty Award for Bipartisan Public Service. The honor is conferred by UC’s Portman Center for Policy Solutions, which is based in the College of Arts and Sciences, and recognizes one Republican and one Democratic office holder who exemplify the values of bi-partisan, solutions-oriented governance in their work both in Washington and their respective states.

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UC continues to expand real-world learning opportunities

August 12, 2025

With UC being the birthplace of co-op education, the university has long offered programs in traditional co-op fields of study, like design, engineering and business. Over the last 10 years, the College of Arts and Sciences has developed a robust program that offers tracks in nearly 30 less-traditional co-op majors, from Asian studies to chemistry.