Next Lives Here

At the University of Cincinnati, we realize the impact our teaching, research and service can have on our community and the world. So, we don’t wait for change to happen. We break boundaries, boldly imagine, and create what’s Next. To us, today’s possibilities spark tomorrow’s reality. That’s why we are leading urban public universities into a new era of innovation and impact.

We're about engaging people and ideas - and transforming the world.

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IMPACT

NLH is about making a positive difference in our community and society.

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Engagement

We are empowered by people, perspectives and ideas.

Innovation

Our work is driven by curiosity, and fueled by knowledge to discover the new and next.

Featured News

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UC expands partnership with Thales for AI research

April 22, 2026

The University of Cincinnati’s interdisciplinary research facility Digital Futures welcomed its first industrial partner, Thales, at the beginning of Research + Innovation week. Thales is a global aerospace, defense and digital technology firm. Headquartered in France, it employs 83,000 people in dozens of countries, according to the Business Courier.

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Marian Spencer Scholar Marcus Elliott graduates as a leader

April 22, 2026

Marcus Elliott, one of the first Marian Spencer Scholars at the University of Cincinnati, is graduating with a marketing degree, a sales role lined up and a powerful story of growth, mentorship, leadership and giving back.

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New 1819 partnership gives students direct path to AI careers

April 16, 2026

A new partnership at the University of Cincinnati (UC) could give students something many graduates want most: a direct route from the classroom to a high-demand tech job. UC has partnered with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Salesforce to launch TCS My First AI Job, a new program designed to provide students with skills certification in AI solutions, paid work experience, and a pathway to full-time roles at TCS upon graduation.

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