BEARCATS FOR LIFE

For Almaamar Alkiyumi, being a Bearcat for Life is not just a phrase, but a responsibility shaped by gratitude, growth and purpose.

October 21, 2026

The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics' CFD 2030 Integration Committee has announced the formation of the Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Vision 2045 Team, a multi-institution working group tasked with defining where the field of computational fluid dynamics should be by 2045 to align with the changing and evolving needs of the aerospace industry. The University of Cincinnati's Prashant Khare, Bradley Jones professor and head of the Department of Aerospace Engineering, is leading this specialized group.

October 20, 2026

The University of Cincinnati Bearcat mascot was voted Cincinnati’s favorite mascot in a Cincinnati Enquirer reader poll, earning 45.1% of the vote and topping other local favorites.

October 20, 2026

UC economist Michael Jones spoke to WVXU's "Cincinnati Edition" on if Ohio's latest minimum wage increase will actually impact employees and businesses as inflation continues to rise.

BEARCATS FOR LIFE

I became a Bearcat as an employee, but I'll be a Bearcat for life because of the people.

October 20, 2026

Researchers at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine say an experimental gene therapy could eventually lead to a less invasive treatment for hydrocephalus, a condition in which excess fluid accumulates in the brain. The early-stage study, led by Agnes (Yu) Luo, PhD, professor and vice chair for research, was published in the journal Fluids and Barriers of the CNS. Yahoo! News recently featured it.

October 20, 2026

The University of Cincinnati's Suzanne Judd, PhD, commented to Healthline on a new study that found healthy adults who eat high levels of ultra-processed foods may be more likely to show signs of damage to the brain that could increase the likelihood of stroke and future memory problems.

October 20, 2026

Crosley Tower is gone, but the stories remain: UC’s concrete legend, by the numbers and in your words.

October 20, 2026

Media Production students from the UC College-Conservatory of Music will help produce and broadcast "The Rotation" live, bringing the Big 12 original to Basketball Media Days on Oct. 20-21 in Kansas City. Watch their work on episode 2 of “The Rotation,” airing live on the Big 12’s YouTube channel each day from 2-4 p.m. CT, with interviews and short-form content available across Big 12’s social media platforms.

October 20, 2026

The University of Cincinnati Cancer Center’s physician scientist Katelyn Melgar, MD, PhD, has received a $50,000 Conquer Cancer Young Investigator Award to continue her bench‑to‑bedside research on overcoming drug resistance in chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL).

October 20, 2026

The Center for Business Analytics and AI held its annual Data Science Symposium on October 12. Keynote speakers, hands-on tutorials and technical talks informed data science students, academics and professionals on how to best make an impact in their field.

October 20, 2026

UC Vice President and Chief Digital Officer Bharath Prabhakaran invites UC students, faculty, and staff to share their knowledge and perspective as part of the Digital Technology Solutions AI and Emerging Technology Symposium on March 3 in the Tangeman University Center.

October 19, 2026

Stroke genetics pioneer and University of Cincinnati alumnus Daniel Woo, MD, will return to the College of Medicine as chair of the Department of Neurology and Rehabilitation Medicine in January 2027.

October 19, 2026

Is technology manipulating you or your relationship? Would you date someone who controlled what you see?

October 19, 2026

The Carnegie closes its 2026 season of musicals with the cult-favorite "Carrie: The Musical." Produced in partnership with CCM and featuring performers from the college's nationally recognized Musical Theatre program, the production runs at The Carnegie Oct. 23-Nov. 1, 2026.

October 19, 2026

The University of Cincinnati community will gather Oct. 22-24 to celebrate its 100th Homecoming festivities. This year's "Onward to Victory" theme is borrowed from the lyrics to "Cheer Cincinnati," one of UC's signature songs.

October 19, 2026

UC Homecoming activities on Saturday, Oct. 24, will feature the annual Homecoming Parade around campus starting four hours prior to kickoff and the football game versus Texas Tech in UC's Historic Nippert Stadium.

October 19, 2026

The University of Cincinnati’s Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition challenges graduate students to explain their research or scholarship to people outside their field in just three minutes using a single slide. Applications for the 2027 competition open Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, giving graduate students a chance to sharpen a skill that can make a difference far beyond graduate school.

October 19, 2026

After beginning her studies in architecture, Nabila Ahmad shifted to business, where an impactful co-op with IBM helped launch her career in technology sales leadership.