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UC doctoral candidate awarded prestigious doctoral fellowship

June 11, 2026

A native of Muribenua village on Nikunau island in Kiribati, Amota Ataneka could have led a life of subsistence fishing on his home island of less than 2,000 inhabitants. But his passion for education led him to various academic pursuits, including the recent announcement he'd been awarded one of only 35 National Academy of Education (NAEd)/Spencer Dissertation Fellowships.

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UC Exercise Science Expo connects students with industry leaders and career opportunities

June 3, 2026

On April 3, 2026, the University of Cincinnati’s (UC) Exercise Science (EXSC) program hosted its third annual Exercise Science Expo in the Tangeman University Center (TUC). The event brought together close to 400 attendees, including UC EXSC students, CECH alumni, industry professionals and community partners for a day focused on presentations, networking and career development opportunities.

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UC grad brings unique perspective to criminal justice work

May 27, 2026

The child of a police lieutenant, Ashley grew up going on ride-alongs with her dad, learning about the work he did out on the beat. She earned her MS in criminal justice from UC and went on to pursue a doctorate focused on correctional rehabilitation, which she ultimately decided to forgo after four years of study. In 2012, Ashley launched Bauman Consulting Group, a criminal justice consulting firm serving law enforcement, courts, corrections, and related public and social sector agencies.

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UC IT student is set to graduate one year after completing high school

April 17, 2026

By taking College Credit Plus classes as a high schooler, Gage Sweet was able to complete most of his bachelor of science in information technology degree before graduating from West Clermont High School. Now, one year after receiving his high school diploma, Sweet is graduating with his BSIT from University of Cincinnati.

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A criminal justice degree prepares some grads for private-sector work

April 16, 2026

While law enforcement is a common career path for criminal justice alums, it's hardly the only option after graduation. Asset protection and loss prevention, for example, are closely related career paths that allow criminal justice graduates to bring their education and experience to the private sector. Corporations value the academic depth and practical experience UC criminal justice alums bring to their roles within an organization.

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Sage Bushstone found her IT path through co-op experiences

April 2, 2026

Sage Bushstone is a fifth-year student at the University of Cincinnati, pursuing concurrent degrees: a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology with concentrations in Data Technologies and Software Development, and an Accelerated Master of Science in Information Technology. In this story she shares how co-op experiences led her to her preferred field of study.

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John Kelly would like a word

March 10, 2026

A 2012 graduate of UC's Master of Education program, John Kelly's career journey has taken a very interesting path. A bookish kid growing up, the author of MashedRadish.com went on to study English in undergraduate school, then, with a plan to become an educator, he pursued and completed graduate work at UC's School of Education. Life had other plans for John though, and he eventually found himself in a VP role at Dictionary.com. Today, however, he's back in front of students and pursuing a full-time career as an English teacher.