Experience-Based Learning

Immerse yourself in UC's world-renowned co-op program with stories that delve into hands-on experiences, internships, study abroad opportunities, professional ventures and more.

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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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Volunteers work with UC to reforest parts of downtown

November 9, 2026

More than 70 volunteers helped reforest a patch of ground next to a highway with help from University of Cincinnati co-op students. The urban reforestation project is modeled after a demonstration project students planted at UC's Center for Field Studies.

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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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Volunteers work with UC to reforest parts of downtown

November 9, 2026

More than 70 volunteers helped reforest a patch of ground next to a highway with help from University of Cincinnati co-op students. The urban reforestation project is modeled after a demonstration project students planted at UC's Center for Field Studies.

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UC student gets to design next generation of theme parks

November 3, 2026

UC mechanical engineering student Amelia Leonard used co-op to land engineering experiences with Walt Disney Imagineering and Universal Creative, gaining confidence, industry connections and hands-on experience in theme park design.

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UC alumnus Matt Kasee earns 40 Under 40 recognition

November 2, 2026

Matt Kasee, a graduate of the College of Allied Health Sciences, has received the 2026 Cincinnati Business Courier's 40 Under 40 recognition. He credits inspiring mentors and his health sciences education for his success.

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5 Questions for Greg Dowling

October 30, 2026

Dowling credits co-op experiences with Greater Cincinnati Water Works, Mercy Health and Associated Land Group with preparing him for a range of professional challenges.

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Design your workforce with co-op

October 27, 2026

At Chicago’s bKL Architecture, UC DAAP alumna and associate director Olivia Kempf now hires the co‑op students she once was, using UC’s architecture co‑op program to bring in fresh design ideas, build a talent pipeline and help students launch their careers.

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Engineer by day, professional cheerleader by night

October 26, 2026

Cadence Knecht always loved two things: engineering and dance. She earned her chemical engineering degree and MBA from the University of Cincinnati in 2025 and a 2026-27 professional cheerleader for a football organization.

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From BLINK to CCM: Immersive artists connect with the next generation of creative technologists

October 23, 2026

During BLINK 2026, the nation's largest public art and light festival, four participating artists visited UC's College-Conservatory of Music to speak with students interested in live and immersive media. The were invited to campus by CCM's new Assistant Professor of Immersive Media and Visuals for Live Events Ben Nicholson, who is developing a new program focused on this emerging field.