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Stay updated with the latest rankings and accolades for the University of Cincinnati. Explore how UC excels in national and global higher education rankings as our home in Cincinnati gains recognition as a best-in-class city.

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UC College of Nursing recognized in U.S. News & World Report's 2025 Best Graduate Nursing Programs rankings

April 7, 2025

The UC College of Nursing's programs were once again recognized by U.S. News & World Report's 2025 Best Graduate Nursing Programs rankings. The rankings, based on factors such as graduation rates, academic and career support services and admissions selectivity from surveying programs offered by public, private and for-profit institutions, placed UC’s Doctor of Nursing Practice program at No. 43 in the country, up six positions from last year and ranked among the top 3 in Ohio.

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UC College of Nursing recognized in U.S. News & World Report's 2025 Best Graduate Nursing Programs rankings

April 7, 2025

The UC College of Nursing's programs were once again recognized by U.S. News & World Report's 2025 Best Graduate Nursing Programs rankings. The rankings, based on factors such as graduation rates, academic and career support services and admissions selectivity from surveying programs offered by public, private and for-profit institutions, placed UC’s Doctor of Nursing Practice program at No. 43 in the country, up six positions from last year and ranked among the top 3 in Ohio.

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UC College of Nursing continues to rise in U.S. News & World Report rankings

January 21, 2025

New 2025 rankings by U.S. News & World Report place University of Cincinnati College of Nursing as a top school for online master’s programs in three categories: • No. 7 Best Online Master's in Nursing Education Programs • No. 9 Best Online Master's in Nursing Programs for Veterans • No. 21 Best Online Master’s in Nursing Program

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Lindner full-time MBA ranks No. 3 in U.S. for ROI

October 14, 2024

The Carl H. Lindner College of Business’s full-time, cohort MBA degree program has been ranked third in the country by Bloomberg Businessweek for return on investment (ROI) for graduates.

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CCM ranks in top 10 most represented colleges on Broadway

September 16, 2024

The University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music has once again been named as one of Playbill’s “Big 10.” Ranked as one of the top star-producing institutions in the nation, CCM was represented by at least 24 alumni performing on Broadway stages during the 2023-24 season according to Playbill's coverage.

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UC Tech Transfer recognized in Top 100 for US patents

June 18, 2024

The National Academy of Inventors (NAI) recognized the University of Cincinnati for its significant contributions to innovation and intellectual property protection in American universities. This accolade is a testament to UC's unwavering commitment to innovation by the Technology Transfer Office, or Tech Transfer.

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Cincinnati ranks No. 1 in the nation for street art

March 8, 2024

Cincinnati boasts a plethora of street art, including murals, which led to its designation by USA Today as the No. 1 city with the best street art for 2024. UC's College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning has been instrumental in designing, implementing and placing public art projects throughout the city.