January 9, 2024
Obtaining a degree in fine arts doesn't necessarily mean graduates go on to paint or sculpt for a living. UC students in the College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning have gone onto become tattoo artists, using the skills they learned as a foundation to a successful, alternative career.
January 12, 2024
Political scientist David Niven teaches American politics and conducts research on campaigns, political communication and death penalty policy. He is often a guest speaker on WVXU's Cincinnati Edition covering Ohio politics. In this segment, he discusses the departure of Brad Wenstrup from Congress, an office Wenstrup held for five decades.
January 17, 2024
A new study by UC tobacco researcher Ashley Merianos was featured in U.S. News & World Report.The study measured the amount of nicotine and tobacco related toxins on surfaces in smoking households where children reside. The residue that remains on surfaces such as walls, tables, floors and decor is called thirdhand smoke.
January 19, 2024
A new law in Ohio that would require parental consent to use social media platforms is being challenged in court. UC's children's media expert Nancy Jennings says more education and digital literacy would solve some of the issues cited in the law.
Event: February 5, 2024 2:30 PM
Former U.S. senators Heidi Heitkamp and Rob Portman discuss 'Civility in Polarized Times" at UC's Portman Center within the School of Public and International Affairs. The event takes place Monday, Feb. 5, 2023 in Clifton Court Hall.
January 29, 2024
The time is 2024 and society as we know it is breaking down. This was the prediction of Octavia E. Butler (1947–2006). is her 1993 fiction novel: "The Parable of the Sower." UC speculative fiction expert Cassandra Jones joined a panel of speculative fiction experts to talk about Butler's book and the similarities to today.
February 5, 2024
For decades, students taking Design in History I and II courses at the University of Cincinnati College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP) were learning design history based on a select group of notables — mostly male, white designers who achieved fame in the 20th century. However, in fall 2023, the college piloted new, more diverse content that is expected to be launched in fall 2024.
February 7, 2024
Ashley Merianos, PhD, an assistant professor of human services, is proving herself a sought-after expert for media commentary on the toxicity of tobacco and the effects of tobacco related behaviors such as smoking and vaping.
February 9, 2024
A speaker event at UC's Portman Center for Policy Solutions drew a large crowd on Feb. 5. Two former senators spoke to attendees on the importance of "Civility in Polarized Times." The former senators were: Heidi Heitkamp (D-North Dakota) and Rob Portman (R-Ohio).
February 14, 2024
A seemingly harmless take on Twitter turned into an years-long campaign of harassment, death threats and dozens of ‘swatting’ attacks on an individual. An arrest has been made, but swatting needs to be taken more seriously, says UC cybersecurity expert Gregory Winger, an assistant professor in the School of Public and International Affairs.