Student Experience

From news updates to engaging features, insightful interviews and inspiring profiles, our stories spotlight the varied experiences, voices, achievements, and perspectives of UC's 50,000+ student population. 

Featured News

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Taking off in a new direction

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.

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Canvas maintenance set for July 15

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.

Latest News

1

Taking off in a new direction

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.

3

Canvas maintenance set for July 15

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.

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Microsoft 365 improvements coming to UC this summer

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.

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UC alumna joins Cincinnati Ben-Gals

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.

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ArtWorks Founder presents Creative Impact Award

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.

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Thirty years of heart behind DAAP’s fashion show

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.

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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."

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CCM Media Production nominated in NATAS Ohio Emmy Awards

June 15, 2026

Students, faculty and alumni from UC College-Conservatory of Music's BFA Media Production program received 17 nominations in the 2026 Ohio Valley Emmy Awards, presented by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS). Award winners will be announced at the Ohio Valley Chapter Emmy Awards ceremony on July 25, 2026.

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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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Blooming into opportunity

June 15, 2026

Recent University of Cincinnati horticulture graduate Trinity Tobe has been selected for a prestigious apprenticeship at Great Dixter, a world-renowned garden in East Sussex, England. Tobe credits DAAP’s hands-on horticulture program, internships and co-op experiences with helping her stand out in the competitive public horticulture field.