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Bearcats ONEchat and Projects will launch the week of Nov. 16

November 12, 2026

Bearcats ONEchat and Projects will be available to all BearcatsGPT users beginning the week of Nov. 16. Together, the new features represent the university's continued effort to provide accessible, user-friendly AI tools that support teaching, learning, research and administrative work across the university community.

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How safe is nuclear power proposed for Kentucky?

November 12, 2026

An expert in nuclear energy at the University of Cincinnati helped provide context to listeners of WVXU during a discussion about a nuclear power plant complex proposed along the Ohio River in Eastern Kentucky.

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Cincinnati Stride event to help young people who stutter build confidence

November 12, 2026

For children who stutter, speaking can sometimes be frustrating, anxiety-inducing and a source of low confidence. The University of Cincinnati is a host of Cincinnati Stride, formerly Fluency Friday, which gives kids a chance to connect with others who understand what they're going through. Event organizers recently appeared on both WLWT-TV and WKRC-TV to raise awareness ahead of the free workshop.

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Nursing schools innovate to combat staffing shortages in Greater Cincinnati

November 12, 2026

Nursing schools across the Tristate are expanding to meet rising demand, and UC’s College of Nursing is a leading example. According to Realm magazine, nurses remain essential to public health and the stability of the U.S. healthcare system, prompting colleges to invest in new facilities, larger faculty teams, and innovative programs. At UC, first-year enrollment increased by about one-third this fall, adding roughly 100 students. To support that growth, UC Nursing plans to expand from Procter Hall into the former Holmes Hospital as part of a $105 million renovation project.

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UC Online Business Partnership Program attracts regional partners

November 11, 2026

UC Online’s Business Partnership Program helps employees at 50 regional companies access discounted tuition across more than 130 online programs. The program was recently featured in the Cincinnati Business Courier. Designed to support career advancement and workforce retention, the program makes higher education more affordable for working professionals while helping employers invest in employee growth and engagement.

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UC professor warns against rising nicotine pouch use

November 10, 2026

Ashley Merianos, PhD, professor in the UC School of Human Services, spoke with Local 12 News in Cincinnati about her latest research showing a sharp increase in nicotine pouch use among adult tobacco users from 2021 to 2024.

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Nurse practitioners are shaping the future of health care

November 10, 2026

From diagnosing illnesses and managing chronic conditions to advancing health policy and improving access to care, nurse practitioners play an increasingly important role in the nation's health care system. This week, Nov. 8–14, we celebrate National Nurse Practitioner Week and the more than 461,000 licensed nurse practitioners in the United States who provide high-quality, patient-centered care to millions of Americans — including the University of Cincinnati nurses who are stepping into the role right now.