College of Arts and Sciences

At the heart of UC, the College of Arts and Sciences is a vibrant community where curiosity meets innovation. We empower students to explore diverse fields—from the humanities and social sciences to the natural sciences—encouraging interdisciplinary learning and research that drive meaningful discovery. Our faculty and students engage in cutting-edge research, creative endeavors, and community partnerships that have a global impact. Join us and be a part of a dynamic environment where discovery is not just an outcome but a journey. Here, your passion can shape the future.

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Explore the College of Arts and Sciences, where diverse programs in humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences foster innovation and hands-on learning. Dive into the study of culture, science, or society, and embrace the Bearcats spirit as you discover your passion. Find your interest:

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Real-world Experience

Travel the globe, commit to a cause, or challenge yourself in an internship at one of the area’s Fortune 500 companies, new start-ups or non-profits, while you gain the skills employers are looking for.

#1

in Ohio among Top 50 public universities for humanities R&D spending

Dive into Research

Work side-by-side with internationally renowned professors at a thriving, Research I institution. Explore your options in the natural sciences, social sciences or humanities to discover keys to understanding our world.

24%

growth in experiential learning opportunities over 2017

Make an Impact

Discover the many ways you can help transform the world we live in. Through our innovative curriculum and award-winning faculty, you will have boundless opportunities to take your educational experience beyond the classroom and into our world.

74%

of nearly $10 million in donor contributions used for academic support

A&S for me was completely life-changing. The people I met were the most generous and thoughtful subject-matter experts, and they remain strong forces in my success today.

Katie Trauth Taylor A&S Alum, Tech Entrepreneur

College of Arts and Sciences News

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Check out UC's latest innovations

March 23, 2026

In an era of constant innovation, UC’s College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) raises the bar high as they host the second annual Discovery in Action Showcase on March 31, 2026. This event will feature projects that will be presented by faculty, researchers and students representing the Portman Center, UC Field Center, the Arts and Sciences Co-Op program, various language studies, and many of the other areas of study that fall under the umbrella of Arts and Sciences.

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Fusion reactors may be key to uncovering dark matter

March 20, 2026

Popular Mechanics highlights a new study by University of Cincinnati physicist Jure Zupan that explains how fusion reactors might create subatomic particles associated with dark matter.

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Did the cold front zap your flowers?

March 18, 2026

UC biologist Theresa Culley was a guest on WVXU's Cincinnati Edition's monthly gardening show to talk about early spring planting and the latest news on invasive species.

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