Impact

Celebrate philanthropy and community impact with stories of UC changemakers and transformative initiatives. 

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Summer grads ready for life’s next chapter

August 3, 2026

The University of Cincinnati will honor 2,125 summer 2026 graduates in two ceremonies at Fifth Third Arena, highlighting record enrollment, co-op success and global student stories.

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Donor support of UC and UC Health reaches historic level

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.

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Summer grads ready for life’s next chapter

August 3, 2026

The University of Cincinnati will honor 2,125 summer 2026 graduates in two ceremonies at Fifth Third Arena, highlighting record enrollment, co-op success and global student stories.

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Donor support of UC and UC Health reaches historic level

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.

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UC doctoral student shares his journey with Spectrum News

July 27, 2026

UC doctoral student Amota Ataneka spoke with Spectrum News about his educational journey. Ataneka, a native of the Pacific island nation of Kiribati, is one of 35 emerging scholars across the United States to win the National Academy of Education/Spencer Dissertation Fellowship.

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Bearcats bring community (and soft serve) to Cincinnati

July 21, 2026

What started as a search for a new business venture has turned into one of Cincinnati's sweetest new additions. University of Cincinnati alumni Chase Dawson, Bus ’16, and Alex Yocum, CECH ’16, recently launched Swirley's Soft Serve Co., a mobile ice cream business built around community, connection and classic soft serve.

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UC students organize free health clinic in community

July 15, 2026

The University of Cincinnati student chapter of Remote Area Medical held its annual free health clinic July 11-12 at St. Xavier High School. Medical, dental and vision care was offered to adults and children, with no income requirements or insurance needed.

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Hoxworth Blood Center CEO advocates on Capitol Hill during National Blood Advocacy Week

July 9, 2026

Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati, has announced that David Oh, MD, director and chief executive officer, joined blood center leaders, patient advocates and partner organizations in Washington, D.C., in June as part of Blood Advocacy Week, a national initiative led by America’s Blood Centers to strengthen the nation’s blood supply.

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State continues support for the Ohio Cyber Range

June 5, 2026

The Ohio Cyber Range Institute at the University of Cincinnati recently received $227,000 from the Ohio Controlling Board., reported Local 12 News. The OCRI manages the Ohio Cyber Range on behalf of the state. It is a statewide, collaborative network that supports cybersecurity programs across Ohio.

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Nominations now open for UC Alumni Association's top awards

June 1, 2026

Each year, the UC Alumni Association recognizes and celebrates the many contributions and overall excellence of UC alumni in countless fields of endeavor, throughout the world. Next year’s slate of honorees will be recognized during Alumni Week, April 12-17, 2027, at the UC Alumni Celebration. The UC Alumni Association is currently accepting nominations for its top awards through July 15.

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Donald P. Klekamp College of Law at the University of Cincinnati naming celebration

May 19, 2026

Joy reverberated in the atrium at the Donald P. Klekamp College of Law at the University of Cincinnati on Friday, May 15, 2026. Laughter, smiles, heartfelt speeches and an appearance by the Bearcat made for a special afternoon for the family, friends, University of Cincinnati alumni, students, faculty and leadership who gathered to celebrate the renaming of the college.