College Bound

April 6, 2026

CPS All-Star Showcase returned to UC’s Fifth Third Arena, Saturday, April 4, highligting the partnership between Cincinnati Public Schools and the University of Cincinnati. Local media covered the daylong sports event which showcased some Cincinnati's finest high school athletes. Proceeds from the event benefited Project Connect.

March 20, 2026

The University of Cincinnati is partnering with Cincinnati Public Schools to host the fifth annual CPS All-Star Showcase event set for noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, April 4, in Fifth Third Arena.

March 18, 2026

The University of Cincinnati College of Medicine is expanding its Medical Sciences Summer Institute (MSSI) this year with a new medical informatics track.

March 17, 2026

The University of Cincinnati will welcome 80 rising juniors and seniors from rural communities across the Ohio River Valley for UC Futures: Rural & Small-Town Scholars Summer Program, being held June 15-17, 2026.

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 5, 2026

Jack Miner, vice provost for enrollment management at the University of Cincinnati, spoke with WVXU's Cincinnati Edition for a segment on college affordability. Miner discussed the recently launched Bearcats Affordability Grant and changes in the federal government's Saving on Valuable Education (SAVE) plan.

January 21, 2026

The Cincinnati Business Courier highlighted the partnership between UC and GE Aerospace to encourage high school students to pursue careers in engineering. GE Aerospace extended the program through 2035.

January 21, 2026

The Cincinnati Ethics Center will host the fourth annual Greater Cincinnati Regional High School Ethics Bowl Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 24-25, at the University of Cincinnati. Multiple sessions designed to test the ethical reasoning skills of high school students will be held in UC’s Carl H. Lindner College of Business and the UC College of Law.

January 16, 2026

University of Cincinnati’s College and Career Tracks guide high school students through dual enrollment and College Credit Plus pathways. Students earn transferable college credits, explore careers in allied health and other fields, gain early college experience and improve college readiness while reducing future tuition costs.

January 12, 2026

The GE Aerospace Foundation extended a partnership with UC to administer the Next Engineers program through 2034. The program introduces eighth graders and high school sophomores to careers in engineering.

January 8, 2026

Cincinnati media covered the rollout of the Bearcats Affordability Grant which provides a pathway to tuition-free college for students of families who make less than $75,000 per year and are residents of the state of Ohio.

January 7, 2026

The University of Cincinnati is making college more attainable for students across Ohio with the creation of the Bearcats Affordability Grant. The new grant will provide a pathway to tuition-free college for students of families who make less than $75,000 per year. Beginning in fall 2026, the Bearcats Affordability Grant will cover the remaining cost of tuition for Ohio residents who are Pell eligible.

December 12, 2025

Cincinnati media organization provided news coverage of Decision Day activities at the University of Cincinnati on Dec. 10, 2025. Surprise announcements of the 2026 Marian Spencer Scholarship recipient occurred during the day.

December 11, 2025

The University of Cincinnati admits its newest Bearcats for Fall 2026. Interest in the university is at an all-time high with more than 35,000 applicants for admission. Decision Day was also a time to celebrate 10 new Marian Spencer Scholarship recipients.

November 19, 2025

UC's Department of Journalism hosted a panel of local news media who spoke to students at the Oyler School about journalism careers.