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Two University of Cincinnati colleges benefit from $4 million gift

November 7, 2025

University of Cincinnati alumni Mohammad H. Qayoumi, MS ’79, MS ’80, MBA ’84, PhD ’83 and Najia Karim, BS ’82, MEd ’83, RD, have made a $4 million gift supporting two of the university’s colleges. A donation from the couple establishes a fund and an endowed chair at the College of Engineering and Applied Science, as well as an endowed chair at the College of Allied Health Sciences.

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Two University of Cincinnati colleges benefit from $4 million gift

November 7, 2025

University of Cincinnati alumni Mohammad H. Qayoumi, MS ’79, MS ’80, MBA ’84, PhD ’83 and Najia Karim, BS ’82, MEd ’83, RD, have made a $4 million gift supporting two of the university’s colleges. A donation from the couple establishes a fund and an endowed chair at the College of Engineering and Applied Science, as well as an endowed chair at the College of Allied Health Sciences.

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Beshear, DeWine talk bipartisanship in Cincinnati

October 22, 2025

The University of Cincinnati's Portman Center for Policy Solutions played host to Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear for a moderated talk about the benefits of bipartisanship.

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UC unveils renovated chemistry building

September 4, 2025

Local media highlighted UC's reopening of one of its oldest buildings after $190 million in renovations that included new state-of-the-art laboratories, study spaces, energy efficiencies and conservation measures.

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Co-op earnings on the rise

September 2, 2025

In the 2024-45 academic year, University of Cincinnati cooperative education (co-op) students earned more than $94 million in paid work experiences across top industries, making UC one of the best-value universities for hands-on career training and return on investment (ROI). With average co-op salaries exceeding $11,000 per semester, UC continues to lead in experiential learning, job readiness and employer partnerships.

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Back to School 2025: UC’s sustained growth

August 25, 2025

The University of Cincinnati will continue to see growth in enrollment as classes begin Monday, Aug. 25, with a projected 54,000 students — a 1.4% increase over last year.

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UC mourns the passing of former first lady Carol R. Steger

August 19, 2025

Carol R. Steger, former first lady of the University of Cincinnati, died on August 12, 2025 at the age of 85. Steger served as UC’s first lady from 1984 to 2013. Her husband, Joseph A. Steger, was UC’s 24th president and had the second-longest term in the university’s history. President Steger died in 2013.

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A fresh start

August 10, 2025

Siddall Hall marks its first-year anniversary following a grand reopening in August 2024. The revamped residence hall on the UC campus is a hub of student life providing community and a supportive learning environment. First lady Jennifer Pinto remembers living in Siddall as an undergraduate.