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April 21, 2026

The University of Cincinnati in March hosted its Responsible AI for Student Empowerment summit. The conference, created in collaboration by UC's 1819 Innovation Hub and UC Digital Technology Solutions, works to bring together students from local schools for a day of inspiration, robotics and cutting-edge AI exploration. Due to overwhelming interest from schools across the region, the university added a second conference date so other schools could participate.

April 21, 2026

The UC College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) is proud to announce the winners of the fifth annual competition for wind players in memory of Cincinnati Symphony principal bassoonist and long-time faculty member, William O. Winstead. The winners of CCM's 2026 Winstead Artistry in Wind Playing Competition are: - Winstead Prize ($2,000): Seongjin Kim, clarinet - Honorable Mention ($500 each): Valentina Arango-Sanchez, flute; and Michael Zelinksi, horn - Collaborative Pianist Prize ($1,000): Giorgos Kyriazidis, piano

April 20, 2026

The 2026 CAHS Scholarly Showcase at the University of Cincinnati brought together nearly 400 students to present research across disciplines, highlighting expanded undergraduate participation, interdisciplinary collaboration and student-driven innovation in health care.

April 16, 2026

A new partnership at the University of Cincinnati (UC) could give students something many graduates want most: a direct route from the classroom to a high-demand tech job. UC has partnered with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Salesforce to launch TCS My First AI Job, a new program designed to provide students with skills certification in AI solutions, paid work experience, and a pathway to full-time roles at TCS upon graduation.

April 16, 2026

After launching the student-built LEOPARDSat-1 satellite aboard a SpaceX rocket on April 11, the UC CubeCats received recognition from Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval.

April 15, 2026

University of Cincinnati student Eddie Gerstner will graduate this semester and enter medical school later this year. Born with a severe milk allergy, he has overcome numerous life-threatening reactions since.

April 13, 2026

April 13 marked the unveiling of a new collaborative workspace in UC’s Digital Futures for Thales, known as being a global leader in defense, space exploration and aeronautics. The collaboration will bring UC and Thales researchers together to focus on advances in artificial intelligence and air mobility.

April 13, 2026

Dr. Rudolph Buchheit has been selected as next Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost, effective June 1.

April 10, 2026

The University of Cincinnati has enrolled the first patients in Peptilogics’ RETAIN clinical trial, testing an investigational drug for prosthetic joint infections after total knee replacement to reduce repeat surgeries and infection recurrence.

April 9, 2026

The CEAS EXPO 2026 brought together UC’s brightest engineers to display their forward-thinking projects, with multispectral camera Kromico earning the 1819 Innovation Award.

April 8, 2026

University of Cincinnati biomedical engineers developed a “mini-brain” model to study concussions and traumatic brain injury (TBI) from blunt-force trauma, revealing how cellular damage and inflammation may lead to long-term neurodegenerative disease.

April 7, 2026

A University of Cincinnati College of Nursing pilot study found that Doctor of Nursing Practice students preferred AI chatbot responses over human answers — until they suspected the source was a chatbot, revealing trust issues in higher education advising.

April 2, 2026

UC Students Launch First Satellite April 8. Help Send Bearcats to NASA Liftoff as they make history for UC and Ohio.

April 2, 2026

The world’s largest venture capital competition came to the University of Cincinnati in late February, letting students be VCs for a day and giving startups a chance to sharpen fundraising skills.

April 2, 2026

Following an extensive national search, the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine has appointed Suzanne E. Judd, PhD, as the inaugural director of its newly established Center for Public Health. Judd, a renowned epidemiologist and interdisciplinary scholar, will lead the center’s mission to transform community health through innovative research, education and strategic advocacy.