23 Results
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Two Bearcats fell in love and made history

August 31, 2020

Jim Obergefell (CECH, ’90) and his late husband, John Arthur, (Bus, ‘88) met at UC. Their love story would go all the way to the Supreme Court and make same-sex marriage legal throughout the United States.

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DAAP hosts second annual DAAPX symposium virtually

Event: September 17, 2020 10:00 AM

UC alumni, friends and community members are invited to a virtual day of face-paced, TEDtalk-style presentations on diverse projects and experiences from DAAP alumni across all majors and degrees.

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UC Alumni Association launches new series exploring health inequities

September 1, 2020

As the world reckons with the COVID-19 pandemic, many other public health crises have become increasingly apparent in cities across the nation. Throughout the upcoming school year, the UC Alumni Association’s Academic Health Center engagement team will present a webinar series that explores these crises with an attempt to understand the causes and consequences of health inequities.

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Jack Gimpel credits DAAP for his business ingenuity

September 4, 2020

It is often said that many DAAP graduates use their skills in arenas apart from traditional Design, Architecture, Art and Planning positions. A prime example is alumnus Jack Gimpel of the Class of 1965.

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When art reflects life

September 16, 2020

With performance halls closed because of the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing requirements, Sarah Hutchings (CCM '13) is feeling like musicians everywhere: homebound.

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DAAP alumna creates custom stuffed animals for homeless children

September 4, 2020

Macy Meyer was researching homelessness in Cincinnati when she saw a void that she was well-positioned to fill. Young children in shelters did not always have access to creative outlets, and some lacked a special possession – soft and huggable – that provided a sense of security and could accompany them to their next destination. And the ones after that.

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My #UCFirstGen Story: Sydney King, CECH ‘22

November 9, 2020

Sydney King is a student in the University of Cincinnati’s College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services, studying special education. Sydney is a pioneer as a first-generation college student.

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'Fight to the finish' has new significance in 2020

December 3, 2020

Logan Lindsay had big plans for his final year at UC. It would be the culmination of all that he loved most about college: building and celebrating friendships and, as Student Body President, seeing his newly created initiatives come to life in the well-being of his fellow students.