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CCM hosts Conducting Symposium on Nov. 12-14

July 31, 2026

UC's College-Conservatory of Music hosts the CCM Wind Conducting Symposium on Nov. 12-14, 2026. Open to emerging and established conductors, participants will have the opportunity to conduct CCM ensembles and receive instruction and feedback from CCM Wind Studies faculty Kevin Holzman and Tyler Ehrlich, as well as guest artist/ clinician Jerry Junkin, Director of Bands at The University of Texas at Austin.

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CCM hosts Conducting Symposium on Nov. 12-14

July 31, 2026

UC's College-Conservatory of Music hosts the CCM Wind Conducting Symposium on Nov. 12-14, 2026. Open to emerging and established conductors, participants will have the opportunity to conduct CCM ensembles and receive instruction and feedback from CCM Wind Studies faculty Kevin Holzman and Tyler Ehrlich, as well as guest artist/ clinician Jerry Junkin, Director of Bands at The University of Texas at Austin.

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UC co-op helps build career pathways at AtriCure

July 28, 2026

AtriCure, a global medical device company in Mason, Ohio, is UC’s largest biomedical engineering co-op employer, turning University of Cincinnati co-op students into full-time innovators.

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Decade of discovery

July 27, 2026

Every summer, UHP Discover has connected undergraduate students in the University Honors Program (UHP) to a unique array of opportunities in original interdisciplinary research. This year, the program celebrates its 10th anniversary.

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CCM Media Production hosts Alumni Reception in LA

July 27, 2026

UC College-Conservatory of Music's Media Production Division hosts an alumni reception in Los Angeles on Thursday, July 30. Register online though the UC Alumni Association to attend the event. Alumni are invited to join Division Head Kevin Burke for a special reception to celebrate alumni achievements and the CCM Summer in LA program. Reconnect with fellow Bearcats, meet current students interning in LA, and enjoy an evening of conversation and community.

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From DAAP to Chicago

July 16, 2026

DAAP alumnus Eric Levin, FAIA, has built a career in real estate development in Chicago, demonstrating how UC’s design education and co-op experiences as well interdisciplinary degrees prepare graduates to shape cities beyond architecture.

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WATCH: The making of a music video in CCM's XR Studio

July 14, 2026

CCM Media Production student Gabriel Peters' capstone project is to create a music video for his original song "DEATH/LIVE." He is the music composer and XR designer, as well as one of the musicians. This mini doc takes views inside his creative process as he works to complete his capstone project. Peters graduated with a BFA in Media Production in spring 2026.

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Ohio ranked No. 1 for business by CNBC

July 10, 2026

Ohio is CNBC’s No. 1 Top State for Business in 2026. The University of Cincinnati helps fuel that success through co-op, innovation, talent development and close collaboration with the state.

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UC co-op student pursues passion for cars

July 7, 2026

University of Cincinnati student Sam Grove turned his passion for cars into a dream opportunity to showcase his talent with Mercedes-Benz and Honda Motor Co. through UC’s nationally recognized co-op program.

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A leg up in a challenging job market

June 24, 2026

Spectrum interviewed a panel of University of Cincinnati experts and alum for a look into how to stand out in today’s competitive job market. They highlighted UC's cooperative education (co-op) programs and courses that integrate artificial intelligence (AI) competence as key to being ready for the workplace.

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CCM Media Production nominated in NATAS Ohio Emmy Awards

June 15, 2026

Students, faculty and alumni from UC College-Conservatory of Music's BFA Media Production program received 17 nominations in the 2026 Ohio Valley Emmy Awards, presented by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS). Award winners will be announced at the Ohio Valley Chapter Emmy Awards ceremony on July 25, 2026.

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CCM students create installation for BLINK 2026

June 15, 2026

Students from UC College-Conservatory of Music are creating a dazzling display for BLINK, the nation's largest public light and art festival. Illuminated by ArtsWave, BLINK transforms 30+ city blocks from Cincinnati's Over-the-Rhine through Northern Kentucky on Oct. 8-11, 2026.

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Blooming into opportunity

June 15, 2026

Recent University of Cincinnati horticulture graduate Trinity Tobe has been selected for a prestigious apprenticeship at Great Dixter, a world-renowned garden in East Sussex, England. Tobe credits DAAP’s hands-on horticulture program, internships and co-op experiences with helping her stand out in the competitive public horticulture field.