February 3, 2026
A $10 million estate gift from the Alpaugh Foundation will support the Alpaugh Family Economics Center at the University of Cincinnati, continuing the extraordinary legacy the Alpaugh family began half a century ago.
January 6, 2026
The University of Cincinnati Foundation is pleased to welcome Chris Higgins as the new Vice President for Development, Academic Health Enterprise.
December 19, 2025
Since 2010, BSI Engineering has raised more than $1.2 million for pancreatic cancer research at the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center in honor of a friend and inspiration to BSI’s founders, Bryan Speicher.
December 11, 2025
Scott Dust, PhD, associate dean and Kirk and Jacki Perry Professor in Leadership, is leveraging the best of the University of Cincinnati Carl H. Lindner College of Business to strengthen local companies in the greater Cincinnati area and create new leadership opportunities for students.
December 11, 2025
A $3.4 million gift from the estate of University of Cincinnati alumnus Stephen J. Helman, A&S ’83, supports the UC College of Nursing and UC Division of Student Affairs.
December 4, 2025
A $10 million estate gift from Ray Brooks, CEAS ’83, and Connie Brooks will benefit generations of students at the University of Cincinnati College of Engineering and Applied Science. The impact of the Connie and Ray Brooks Scholarship Fund, originally established in 2018 with a five-figure donation, will be far-reaching for UC students and the engineering industry.
November 24, 2025
Jim Semmelman, CCM ’76, has known show business since his early years working as a child actor in commercials. As a lifelong creative, he has experienced firsthand how a strong education and a relentless work ethic can open doors and shape careers.
November 24, 2025
University of Cincinnati alumni and colleagues remember Professor Emeritus Paul E. Potter as a department of geology legend. Known for his signature bow ties, he was reserved, polite and dedicated to his profession.
November 7, 2025
University of Cincinnati alumni Mohammad H. Qayoumi, MS ’79, MS ’80, MBA ’84, PhD ’83 and Najia Karim, BS ’82, MEd ’83, RD, have made a $4 million gift supporting two of the university’s colleges. A donation from the couple establishes a fund and an endowed chair at the College of Engineering and Applied Science, as well as an endowed chair at the College of Allied Health Sciences.
October 27, 2025
The University of Cincinnati Foundation recognized its Outstanding Philanthropic Volunteer Award honorees at the George Rieveschl Recognition Dinner on Oct. 23, 2025.