Student Experience

July 20, 2026

The United States is heavily reliant on imported rare-earth materials to make permanent magnets. Ugochukwu Philip Ochieze, materials science student at the University of Cincinnati, is studying how to use common materials to create permanent magnets, eliminating the need for expensive and scarce rare-earth materials. Pursuing his PhD, Ochieze was named Graduate Student Engineer of the Month by the College of Engineering and Applied Science.

July 16, 2026

The More-than-Human Design project brought internationally recognized researchers to DAAP to explore how technology, ecology and design can shape the future of design education.

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

While Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) might not be the first activity you’d imagine engaging with through the University Honors Program (UHP), the hit tabletop role-playing game is at the center of three different honors experiences slated for the 2026-2027 academic year.

July 14, 2026

CCM Media Production student Gabriel Peters' capstone project is to create a music video for his original song "DEATH/LIVE." He is the music composer and XR designer, as well as one of the musicians. This mini doc takes views inside his creative process as he works to complete his capstone project. Peters graduated with a BFA in Media Production in spring 2026.

July 13, 2026

Local 12 News and WLWT speak with Jack Miner, vice provost for enrollment management, about the University of Cincinnati welcoming a record number of new Bearcats during student orientation sessions.

July 7, 2026

From exploring the historic streets of Granada to examining the cultural landmarks of England, UC Blue Ash students spent their summer gaining firsthand experiences that extended learning far beyond the classroom.

June 30, 2026

For Glenn Adusei-Poku, the path to becoming a pilot didn’t begin in the cockpit — it began with a willingness to change course.

June 29, 2026

Hoffman Honors Scholars studying at the College-Conservatory of Music are pursuing growth opportunities in performance and design throughout the summer of 2026.

June 26, 2026

Canvas, the university’s learning management system, will be unavailable for up to an hour during an overnight maintenance window that begins at 3 a.m., Wednesday, July 15.

June 26, 2026

Microsoft is introducing a few small updates to improve your email experience and how files are shared externally. These changes are automatic, expected to have minimal impact, and require no immediate action for most UC students, faculty, and staff.

June 24, 2026

UC Dance Team alum and middle childhood education grad Brooke Atwood joins the Cincinnati Ben-Gals, bringing her Bearcats spirit to the Bengals’ sidelines.

June 17, 2026

ArtWorks founder Tamara Harkavy evaluated School of Art capstone projects during DAAPworks 2026 at the University of Cincinnati College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning (DAAP), selecting the Creative Impact Award to a standout graduating artist.

June 17, 2026

For 30 years, University of Cincinnati fashion show producer Laurie Wilson has transformed the annual DAAP fashion show into one of the Midwest’s premier student-run fashion events through creativity, resilience and community collaboration.

June 17, 2026

GBBN served as industry jury partner and presented Creative Impact Awards during DAAPworks 2026, recognizing exemplary architecture student projects at UC during the inaugural DAAPworks ceremony led by new DAAP Dean Stephanie Pilat.