Impact

August 19, 2026

When Penny Wills, CECH ’74, began her undergraduate degree at the University of Cincinnati’s College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services, every experience was fresh and exciting.

August 17, 2026

“I get chills thinking about what she means to our family,” says Norma Wellman Cobb’s grandson, Thomas Beach, reflecting on how his grandmother’s perseverance and unwavering belief in the power of education shaped generations.

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.

July 31, 2026

Daneal received a kidney transplant after being on the transplant list for several years.

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.

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.

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.

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.

July 15, 2026

Area journalists provided coverage of Ohio Cyber Guardian 2026. The four-day event was hosted by Ohio Cyber Range Institute at the University of Cincinnati and was designed to prepare state officials and industry professionals to respond to cyber attacks.

July 14, 2026

The University of Cincinnati and UC Health are launching the Center for Alzheimer's and Neurodegenerative Diseases Research (CANDR) to advance dementia research, clinical care and brain health education.

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.

July 6, 2026

As a fourth-year English student and recipient of multiple scholarships, Anthony Brown, A&S '30, is no stranger to ambition.

July 1, 2026

David Gius, MD, PhD, officially takes the helm as director of the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center, bringing a bold vision for elite cancer care.

June 9, 2026

Researchers from the University of Cincinnati and Ohio State University have found that adults with developmental disabilities who have integrated care were less likely to go to the emergency room or be hospitalized than others who were not. Their work was published in Disability and Health Journal.

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.