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August 25, 2026
Forbes cites research on concussions and football helmets by the University of Cincinnati in a report that found one in four NFL players had brain damage at death.
August 20, 2026
Gold medal-winning Olympic runner, former teacher, author and motivational speaker Mary Wineberg was born in Brooklyn, came to Cincinnati at a young age, and was educated in the Cincinnati Public School system. She discovered running in high school and went to college at UC on an athletic scholarship, and after college she began the rigorous work of training for the Olympics — a feat she attained in 2008, when she earned a gold medal running in the first leg for the U.S. Women's 4 × 400m relay.
August 13, 2026
University of Cincinnati football great Jason Kelce has been selected for induction into UC's James P. Kelly Athletics Hall of Fame as the final member of 50th Anniversary Class of 2026.
August 25, 2026
Forbes cites research on concussions and football helmets by the University of Cincinnati in a report that found one in four NFL players had brain damage at death.
August 20, 2026
Gold medal-winning Olympic runner, former teacher, author and motivational speaker Mary Wineberg was born in Brooklyn, came to Cincinnati at a young age, and was educated in the Cincinnati Public School system. She discovered running in high school and went to college at UC on an athletic scholarship, and after college she began the rigorous work of training for the Olympics — a feat she attained in 2008, when she earned a gold medal running in the first leg for the U.S. Women's 4 × 400m relay.
August 13, 2026
University of Cincinnati football great Jason Kelce has been selected for induction into UC's James P. Kelly Athletics Hall of Fame as the final member of 50th Anniversary Class of 2026.
July 30, 2026
This summer, every law student at the Donald P. Klekamp College of Law who applied for a Summer Public Interest fellowship will receive a fully funded real-world learning experience, expanding opportunities for University of Cincinnati students wishing to pursue real-world experience in public service. This 30% increase in fully funded fellowship participation is a direct result of transformative philanthropy.
June 26, 2026
UC Assistant Professor Letisha Brown tells Spectrum News that watch parties for sporting events and entertainment are popular because people feed on others' excitement.
June 24, 2026
UC Dance Team alum and middle childhood education grad Brooke Atwood joins the Cincinnati Ben-Gals, bringing her Bearcats spirit to the Bengals’ sidelines.
June 15, 2026
CNN, NPR's "All Things Considered' turn to UC Professor David Niven to explain how new U.S. immigration policy is colliding with the World Cup.
June 2, 2026
The recent growth of girls flag football at high schools across Ohio caught the attention of WVXU-FM. Reporter Zack Carreon produced a story that highlights the increased interest in the sport and turned to a UC Blue Ash College professor to provide insight based on their research and experience.
May 28, 2026
Juliette Laracuente-Huebner, 21, a University of Cincinnati All-American student-athlete on the track and field team graduated this spring with a perfect 4.0 GPA after completing her undergraduate degree in just three years.
May 4, 2026
UC Adaptive Athletics is gearing up for its second season of competition, growing its roster and continuing to build momentum for adaptive sports and wheelchair athletics in Cincinnati, Ohio, and beyond.
April 27, 2026
UC will recognize a record number of graduates at its spring commencement in four ceremonies Thursday at Fifth Third Arena and Friday at Nippert Stadium.
April 24, 2026
The University of Cincinnati dance team won gold in the Premier Hip Hop competition representing the United States at the ICU Championships at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Kissimmee, Florida. The victory marks the team’s 11th world championship.
April 22, 2026
University of Cincinnati student‑athlete Juliette Laracuente‑Huebner is graduating in three years with a 4.0 GPA, UC track and field records and All‑America honors, while pursuing a Doctor of Audiology and training for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.
April 14, 2026
The UC Alumni Association (UCAA) will host its annual Alumni Celebration during Alumni Week, April 13-18, with a community art project commemorating this year’s slate of alumni honorees receiving the organization’s top awards. Taking place April 16 at the First Financial Center (Cincinnati Convention Center), the Alumni Celebration will recognize the 18 honorees for their individual and collective innovation and impact, and the resulting impact on their university, communities, and fields of endeavor.
April 8, 2026
University of Cincinnati biomedical engineers developed a “mini-brain” model to study concussions and traumatic brain injury (TBI) from blunt-force trauma, revealing how cellular damage and inflammation may lead to long-term neurodegenerative disease.