February 12, 2026

The University of Cincinnati Alumni Association has announced this year’s recipients of its highest honors for UC alumni. The 2026 honorees include: Vinod K. Dham, CEAS ’77; Thomas D. Cassady, A&S ’76, Hon ’19; Padma Chebrolu, CECH ’92; Ryan C. Marable, PharmD, Phar ’13. Each year, the UC Alumni Association (UCAA) honors a select few of its more than 360,000 alumni based on their career accomplishments and contributions to the university and community, recognizing them during Alumni Week festivities each spring.

February 12, 2026

Economists and politicians have weighed the benefits of different theoretical models for years, but a lack of direct, empirical evidence showing the macroeconomic effects of fiscal policy has made it difficult to argue for or against government funding at the local level. That’s why University of Cincinnati economics professor David Brasington, PhD, published a new study called “Fiscal policy and economic activity: New Causal Evidence” in the Scandinavian Journal of Economics. By examining decades of levy renewal data across the state of Ohio, the study estimates the impact of property taxes on income beyond theoretical projections.

February 12, 2026

The University of Cincinnati reached $346 million in sponsored research awards in fiscal year 2025, up 6.6% increase over the previous year. Additionally, funding for clinical trials at UC climbed, with $88 million in industry-sponsored awards and $33 million in federally sponsored awards.

February 12, 2026

Bearcat love stories are as unique as the couples who live them. They can begin with a sports activity or a social function. They can take root when a relative steps in to facilitate a pairing that clearly is meant to be. Or, in a once-in-a-million stroke of luck, they can begin when someone says hello to “the girl next door.” As we celebrate Valentine’s Day, four alumni couples share their Bearcat love stories—personal tales of romance, devotion and continued engagement with UC.

February 11, 2026

The Cincinnati Business Courier spoke with David Gius, MD, PhD, who was recently named the next director of the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center.

February 11, 2026

University of Cincinnati research examining how public art and murals influence foot traffic, neighborhood vitality and economic development is now shaping planning conversations well beyond Cincinnati.

February 11, 2026

The University of Cincinnati’s Fabiano Nery, MD, PhD, has received a five-year, approximately $3.5 million grant from the National Institutes of Health’s National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health to launch a clinical trial testing two new nonpharmacological treatments for teens and young adults with depression.

February 10, 2026

CCM's musicology program fosters a learning environment in which civility and a sense of spirited inquiry converge with a commitment to rigorous thought, practical application of learning and a commitment to the larger local and world community. Learn more at ccm.uc.edu/cmt

February 10, 2026

The University of Cincinnati Clermont College will host a spring Open House on campus Thursday, March 12, from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.

February 10, 2026

At the College of Engineering and Applied Science, students have the opportunity to engage in meaningful research work with expert faculty. Vinay Chandra Patnala was drawn to the University of Cincinnati to further his knowledge in the field of civil engineering by pursuing a master's degree. Focusing on projects related to steel connections and increasing structural efficiency, Patnala was named Graduate Student Engineer of the Month by CEAS.

February 10, 2026

Yahoo! News shared University of Cincinnati botanist Denis Conover's method for eliminating honeysuckle without using chemicals.

February 10, 2026

Following a highly competitive national search, the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center has appointed David Gius, MD, PhD, as its next director.

February 9, 2026

Research from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, recently published in the journal Nature Communications, is revealing how immune cells in the adult brain regulate the generation of new neurons.

February 9, 2026

UC Digital Technology Solutions (DTS) has released its January 2026 semiannual report, highlighting progress across the university’s digital transformation efforts and the many ways DTS is supporting innovation, operational excellence, and security across campus.

February 9, 2026

When Cyndy Wright Sellers walked into her first UC Clermont class this January, she was stepping into a dream she set aside nearly half a century ago.

February 9, 2026

UC Aspire, a program within the University of Cincinnati’s College of Cooperative Education and Professional Studies, has been named Nehemiah Manufacturing’s 2025 Social Services Partner of the Year for its innovative workplace education programs that support justice-impacted, unemployed, and underemployed adults with literacy, digital skills, and career advancement—advancing UC’s workforce development and community impact.

February 9, 2026

Bryant joins fellow defensive back Bryan Cook as Super Bowl champions from UC’s 2021 College Football Playoff team.

February 9, 2026

William Walker, a second-year chemical engineering major at the University of Cincinnati, discusses his first cooperative education experience at American Rheinmetall. Walker is a graduate of Walnut Hills High School in Cincinnati and a Marian Spencer Scholar.

February 9, 2026

Presented by the University of Cincinnati Carl H. Lindner College of Business Alumni Council, the 2026 Cincinnati Business Achievement Awards (CBAAs) will recognize awardees on March 5 at the Renaissance Cincinnati Downtown Hotel.

February 6, 2026

Bryant will become the 35th Bearcat to appear in a Super Bowl when he takes the field on Sunday.