February 23, 2026

With the 2026 Winter Olympic Games coming to a close, attention now turns to the summer games coming up in Los Angeles in 2028. Beach sprint rowing is a relatively new sport that is surging in popularity due to its inclusion in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games. Spectrum News 1 spoke with Lindner College of Business alum and most-decorated beach sprint rower of all time, Christopher Bak, on his Olympic-sized goals.

February 23, 2026

The University of Cincinnati's Daniel Arendt was featured in a Jacksonville news station News4Jax report on the increase in fentanyl overdose deaths in seniors.

February 23, 2026

The University of Cincinnati and UC Health have launched the UC/UC Health Addiction Center, a multidisciplinary initiative designed to unite research with clinical and educational expertise to improve addiction prevention and treatment outcomes in the Greater Cincinnati community and beyond.

February 23, 2026

University of Cincinnati students and high school students can explore physics concepts through dance during a weeklong summer experience at UC. Students from all backgrounds who are accepted into the program will spend a week working with both researchers and dancers at the Physics + Dance Lab, a summer day camp on August 3-7, 2026. Sarah Watzman, UC associate professor of mechanical engineering, is partnering with Black Box Dance Theatre for an educational component of her recent NSF CAREER Grant.

February 20, 2026

An architectural magazine covered the demolition of UC's Crosley Tower.

February 20, 2026

Graduate students at the University of Cincinnati will explore how their academic and creative work translates into professional success during Grad Career Week, March 2–6, a week-long series of workshops, networking opportunities, and skill-building sessions hosted by the Graduate College.

February 20, 2026

Inside Higher Education highlighted a new study by the University of Cincinnati that found that college students across the country who spent more time on social media reported feeling more loneliness.

February 19, 2026

From freezing temperatures to thin mountain air, University of Cincinnati exercise physiologist Christopher Kotarsky, PhD, explained how cold and altitude impact Olympic performance in a recent WLWT-TV/Ch. 5 news report.

February 19, 2026

The College of Arts & Sciences is investing in a bold new vision for research, teaching and creative activity through Discovery Amplified. This initiative was launched through the Dean’s Office in August 2024, and is expanding its role as a central hub for scholarly activity and research support within the Arts & Sciences (A&S) community. Designed to serve faculty, students, and staff, the initiative aims to strengthen research productivity, foster collaboration, and enhance teaching innovation. Discovery Amplified was created to help scholars define and pursue academic goals while increasing the reach and impact of A&S research and training programs locally and globally. The unit provides tailored guidance, connects collaborators, and supports strategic partnerships that promote innovation across disciplines.

February 19, 2026

With the opening of research laboratories and the UC Osher Wellness Suite and Learning Kitchen, the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center’s Blood Cancer Healing Center has brought its full mission to life as a comprehensive blood cancer hub.

February 18, 2026

A longstanding relationship between Greenacres Farm in Indian Hill and the Veterinary Technology Program at UC Blue Ash College has led to a generous gift that will support a major renovation project.

February 18, 2026

Recognizing both the urgency and the opportunity, the University of Cincinnati (UC) College of Nursing is taking deliberate steps to position nurses at the forefront of healthcare transformation. It has created an Innovation Strategic Plan and established a dedicated Industry Advisory Board to forge the academic-industry partnerships essential to accelerating nurse-driven innovation.

February 18, 2026

Jack Miner, vice provost for enrollment management at the University of Cincinnati, joined WVXU's Cincinnati Edition to discuss a new college savings plan that was approved with passage of the One, Big, Beautiful Bill.

February 18, 2026

Audiences can enjoy CCM Philharmonia's next concert in person or watch at home via livesteam at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 20. Featuring alumni guest artists Rebecca Barnes, viola; and Jonathan Lee, cello; tickets for the "Midlife Crisis" concert are on sale now through the CCM Box Office. The livesteam is free to watch on CCM's website and YouTube channel.

February 18, 2026

The University of Cincinnati Police Division is pleased to announce that it is among 20 Ohio law enforcement agencies that will pursue accreditation through the new Ohio Collaborative Law Enforcement Accreditation Program.

February 18, 2026

The 32nd annual UC/PNC Economic Outlook was held on Feb. 13, with more than 350 attendees — including more than 70 real estate students — taking in perspective on local, national and international economic developments at the newly reopened First Financial Center in downtown Cincinnati.

February 17, 2026

A new collaboration between the University of Cincinnati's Digital Performance Lab (DP Lab), CCM Acting, UC's School of Information Technology, and the Cincinnati Fire Museum is using gaming technology to bring essential fire safety education to children. The project titled Fire Escape is an interactive video game designed to teach K-12 students how to respond safely during a house fire. It was developed through Digital Futures research support, student game development, and guidance from local fire safety professionals.

February 17, 2026

University of Cincinnati Digital Technology Solutions (DTS) is excited to announce that BearcatGPT, the university’s private and secure AI platform, is now available to all UC students.

February 17, 2026

The University of Cincinnati Foundation is pleased to announce that Jes Cornelius is its new Vice President of Information and Enterprise Risk. Cornelius has a comprehensive background leading enterprise wide technology transformation, strengthening digital strategy and driving operational excellence across complex, large scale organizations.

February 17, 2026

Faculty-led collaboration brings typography, wayfinding and public input to transit infrastructure.