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UC Nursing senior part of interdisciplinary team winning health policy challenge

January 20, 2026

A University of Cincinnati College of Nursing senior is part of the interdisciplinary team that won the 2025-26 Health Policy Challenge, hosted by UC’s Portman Center for Policy Solutions. The team’s winning proposal — which reimagines methadone accessibility through remote monitoring to expand treatment for patients in rural or underserved areas — will go on to represent UC at the Policy Challenge Super Bowl at the University of Chicago Institute of Politics in February 2026.

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How to build strength without lifting weights

January 16, 2026

Lifting weights isn't the only way to build strength and muscle. Experts, including the University of Cincinnati's Christopher Kotarsky, say body-weight exercises can go a long way and are a great way to get started for someone who doesn't feel like going to the gym.

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Dual purpose

January 16, 2026

University of Cincinnati’s College and Career Tracks guide high school students through dual enrollment and College Credit Plus pathways. Students earn transferable college credits, explore careers in allied health and other fields, gain early college experience and improve college readiness while reducing future tuition costs.

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UC Nursing senior part of interdisciplinary team winning health policy challenge

January 20, 2026

A University of Cincinnati College of Nursing senior is part of the interdisciplinary team that won the 2025-26 Health Policy Challenge, hosted by UC’s Portman Center for Policy Solutions. The team’s winning proposal — which reimagines methadone accessibility through remote monitoring to expand treatment for patients in rural or underserved areas — will go on to represent UC at the Policy Challenge Super Bowl at the University of Chicago Institute of Politics in February 2026.

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How to build strength without lifting weights

January 16, 2026

Lifting weights isn't the only way to build strength and muscle. Experts, including the University of Cincinnati's Christopher Kotarsky, say body-weight exercises can go a long way and are a great way to get started for someone who doesn't feel like going to the gym.

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Dual purpose

January 16, 2026

University of Cincinnati’s College and Career Tracks guide high school students through dual enrollment and College Credit Plus pathways. Students earn transferable college credits, explore careers in allied health and other fields, gain early college experience and improve college readiness while reducing future tuition costs.

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UC launches Bearcat Affordability Grant

January 7, 2026

The University of Cincinnati is making college more attainable for students across Ohio with the creation of the Bearcat Affordability Grant. The new grant will provide a pathway to tuition-free college for students of families who make less than $75,000 per year. Beginning in fall 2026, the Bearcat Affordability Grant will cover the remaining cost of tuition for Ohio residents who are Pell eligible.

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What's behind the mysterious rise of migraines?

January 5, 2026

Weather patterns such as extreme heat and storm conditions have been linked to migraine attacks, and research shows those environmental conditions are becoming more common. As National Geographic recently reported, one of the leading theories behind this mysterious rise is that climate change may be playing a role.

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Top six 2025 nephrology drug approvals

January 5, 2026

“2025 has been a landmark year for kidney disease therapeutics, marked by a comprehensive slate of FDA approvals covering endothelin-receptor blockade, complement inhibition, GLP-1-based metabolic protection, and B-cell-directed therapy,” Prakash Gudsoorkar, MD, associate professor of clinical medicine at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and staff nephrologist at UC Health, recently told MedCentral.

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Weight loss drugs help, but not on their own

January 5, 2026

Millions of Americans are on one type of weight loss drug or another, and a University of Cincinnati physician says there are things to know as we enter the new year. Malti Vij, MD, adjunct associate professor in the Department of Internal Medicine and provider at UC Health Primary Care in Mason, recently spoke to 91.7 WVXU News.

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Hoxworth Blood Center celebrates National Blood Donor Month with donor badges, puffy vests and more

December 29, 2025

Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati, is celebrating local lifesavers during National Blood Donor Month by recognizing the heroes who are saving lives close to home. From an exclusive UC puffy vest donor thank-you item to a New Year’s Day bonus gift to brand new digital donor badges, January is all about honoring Hoxworth Heroes and inspiring others to give the gift of life.

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UC College of Nursing Professor honored with AANA education excellence award

December 23, 2025

Susan Newell, assistant professor in the UC College of Nursing, is being recognized by the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) as one of three top educational administrators and instructors. She will receive the Clinical Instructor of the Year Award during AANA's top educator event 2026 EDGE Conference, February 4-7 in Louisville, Kentucky.

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Charting vitals and chasing tries: UC Nursing students develop skills on and off the rugby field

December 16, 2025

At the University of Cincinnati College of Nursing, students like seniors Kaleb Kiely and Josiah Soberano are proving that the path to becoming a nurse can be as varied, challenging and sometimes almost as intense as a rugby match. Their stories highlight the dedication and thoughtfulness behind choosing nursing as their career path, and how the discipline, camaraderie and resilience built on the field as part of the UC’s Rugby team fuel their growth as future nurses.