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CCM Philharmonia presents concert + livestream on Feb. 20

February 18, 2026

Audiences can enjoy CCM Philharmonia's next concert in person or watch at home via livesteam at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 20. Featuring alumni guest artists Rebecca Barnes, viola; and Jonathan Lee, cello; tickets for the "Midlife Crisis" concert are on sale now through the CCM Box Office. The livesteam is free to watch on CCM's website and YouTube channel.

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UC Digital Futures and Cincinnati Fire Museum launch educational video game

February 17, 2026

A new collaboration between the University of Cincinnati's Digital Performance Lab (DP Lab), CCM Acting, UC's School of Information Technology, and the Cincinnati Fire Museum is using gaming technology to bring essential fire safety education to children. The project titled Fire Escape is an interactive video game designed to teach K-12 students how to respond safely during a house fire. It was developed through Digital Futures research support, student game development, and guidance from local fire safety professionals.

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DAAP students among UC’s Senior 100 for 2026

February 16, 2026

Five DAAP-connected students were named to the UC Alumni Association’s Senior 100 for 2026, recognizing outstanding seniors for leadership, campus involvement and dedication to the UC community.

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A century of Bearcats in the family

February 16, 2026

When Eloise Brown was deciding where to go to college, she spoke to a family friend who was an environmental engineering professor at the University of Cincinnati and realized UC's engineering program would be a great fit for her. She decided to make the move to Cincinnati, continuing a family legacy at the College of Engineering and Applied Science.

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Digital transformation continues to gain momentum at UC

February 9, 2026

UC Digital Technology Solutions (DTS) has released its January 2026 semiannual report, highlighting progress across the university’s digital transformation efforts and the many ways DTS is supporting innovation, operational excellence, and security across campus.

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Co-op offers chance to experience a career in manufacturing

February 9, 2026

William Walker, a second-year chemical engineering major at the University of Cincinnati, discusses his first cooperative education experience at American Rheinmetall. Walker is a graduate of Walnut Hills High School in Cincinnati and a Marian Spencer Scholar.

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Download the Duo Mobile App to stay connected to UC systems

February 6, 2026

Students, faculty, and staff still using SMS text messaging or phone calls to authenticate with Duo need to switch to the Duo Mobile app as soon as possible to ensure uninterrupted access to UC systems. Learn more and find instructions under “How to switch from Text/Call to Duo Push” at uc.edu/2fa.

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Grow and explore in a Fall 2026 Honors Seminar

February 4, 2026

While University Honors Program (UHP) students get priority registration, honors seminars are open to undergraduate students outside the program as well. Try one out for an interdisciplinary, hands-on learning experience like nothing else on campus.

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CCM talent featured on several Grammy Award-nominated albums

February 2, 2026

Four UC College-Conservatory of Music alumni and an alumnus from CCM Prep's Starling String Project are among the nominees named in the 2026 Grammy Awards. Presented by the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, the 68th Annual Grammy Award ceremony takes place on Sunday, Feb. 1 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, broadcasting live on the CBS Television Network and streaming live and on demand on Paramount +.