In The News

Our 'In the News' page features compelling stories about UC students and staff making headlines locally and globally. Whether it's a groundbreaking discovery or a heartwarming tale, dive into the stories that are capturing attention worldwide.

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Yes, gas prices will be high this summer

June 17, 2026

WLWT turned to assistant professor-educator at the University of Cincinnati Clermont Seth Powless for a look into how supply chain volatility will keep prices up in the air.

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Former Ohio Innocence Project attorney reviews Hamilton County convictions

June 16, 2026

Donald Caster, a former Ohio Innocence Project attorney, will now work with Hamilton County as part of its new Conviction Integrity Unit. It is designed to strengthen the public’s trust in the criminal justice system. Caster spent several years at UC Law helping to free wrongly convicted individuals.

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Hollywood insiders name CCM grad Spencer Lackey as up-and-coming horror director

June 16, 2026

Since graduating from UC's College-Conservatory of Music, Spencer Lackey (BFA Acting, '17) has established himself as a buzz-worthy creator of short-form horror content. Lackey's TikTok, Instagram and YouTube channels have attracted millions of followers and his work has increasingly caught the attention of entertainment industry insiders. Now, his career may be entering an exciting new phase: The Hollywood Reporter recently named Lackey as a potential "next big thing in the horror space."

Latest News

1

Yes, gas prices will be high this summer

June 17, 2026

WLWT turned to assistant professor-educator at the University of Cincinnati Clermont Seth Powless for a look into how supply chain volatility will keep prices up in the air.

2

Former Ohio Innocence Project attorney reviews Hamilton County convictions

June 16, 2026

Donald Caster, a former Ohio Innocence Project attorney, will now work with Hamilton County as part of its new Conviction Integrity Unit. It is designed to strengthen the public’s trust in the criminal justice system. Caster spent several years at UC Law helping to free wrongly convicted individuals.

3

Hollywood insiders name CCM grad Spencer Lackey as up-and-coming horror director

June 16, 2026

Since graduating from UC's College-Conservatory of Music, Spencer Lackey (BFA Acting, '17) has established himself as a buzz-worthy creator of short-form horror content. Lackey's TikTok, Instagram and YouTube channels have attracted millions of followers and his work has increasingly caught the attention of entertainment industry insiders. Now, his career may be entering an exciting new phase: The Hollywood Reporter recently named Lackey as a potential "next big thing in the horror space."

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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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Taking a second look at surgery eligibility for patients with lung cancer who smoke

June 11, 2026

Researchers at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine have found that patients who continue to smoke ahead of lung cancer surgery have a higher risk of pulmonary complications, but their short-term mortality rate is similar to patients who were able to stop smoking before surgery.. Their findings were published recently in the Journal of. American College of Surgeons

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Pocket-sized population threat

June 10, 2026

The Financial Times took a deep dive into why populations around the world continue to be on the decline. The publication cited new University of Cincinnati research as part of the investigation that looks at the fall of fertility in the digital era.

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Certain weather patterns can trigger migraines

June 8, 2026

Certain weather patterns really do trigger migraine headaches — and the incidence is more common in the Midwest. As WGN 9 in Chicago recently reported, researchers at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine have identified two specific weather patterns associated with an increased risk of headaches.

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Ad spending ramps up in Senate race

June 8, 2026

Spectrum News turns to a University of Cincinnati political science professor to explain the national interest in the U.S. Senate campaign in Ohio.

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Are Cincinnati’s rent prices really jumping that much?

June 8, 2026

“There’s greater demand for living in Cincinnati,” said Painter, professor and academic director of the Lindner College of Business’s Real Estate Center. “We just haven’t built enough units to keep pace with that increasing demand.”

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CCM alumni win big at the 2026 Tony Awards

June 8, 2026

UC College-Conservatory of Music alumni took center stage during a star-studded evening on Sunday, June 7, when music superstar P!NK hosted the American Theatre Wing’s prestigious Tony Awards. Two of CCM's most accomplished alumni took home top honors during this year's ceremony. Shoshana Bean and Stephen Flaherty both received Tonys during the June 7 ceremony.