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Parakeets ‘test waters’ of new relationships

November 20, 2025

Researchers at the University of Cincinnati found that monk parakeets introduced to new birds will “test the waters” first with potential friends before approaching a potential friend and avoid risking increasingly dangerous close encounters that could lead to a painful or injurious bite.

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UC awarded $985K NIH grant to prevent infant obesity

November 19, 2025

The University of Cincinnati has received a $985,000 grant from the National Institutes of Health to test a community-based intervention aimed at promoting healthy eating and feeding practices in early childhood. The project, led by pediatric psychologist Cathy Stough, is a collaboration with Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center and Every Child Succeeds.

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Inside UC’s Rhetoric & Professional Writing Program

November 18, 2025

Professional writers are the artists who bring the science of business, technology, and discoveries to life. They are storytellers who break down complex stories for everyday readers. The University of Cincinnati’s Rhetoric and Professional Writing (RPW) program in the College of Arts and Sciences gives students real-world experience from day one – an approach that helped recent grad, Olivia Hoge, turn her capstone work into her new career.


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Despite a demographic shift enrollment at Ohio public universities increases slightly

November 23, 2025

Despite a demographic shift enrollment at Ohio public universities increases slightly, reports The Columbus Dispatch. More than 453,800 students are enrolled at Ohio public universities, their regional campuses and community colleges this fall across, according to the Ohio Department of Higher Education's preliminary data. UC reported enrollment of 53,682 students, or a 1% increase.

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Ohio REACH opens pathways to higher education

November 21, 2025

A Spectrum News1 story features UC graduate Brooke Winstead and a new University of Cincinnati study on foster caregivers, spotlighting how Ohio REACH provides mentorship, financial aid and campus guidance to help students who experienced foster care succeed in higher education.

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Parakeets ‘test waters’ of new relationships

November 20, 2025

Researchers at the University of Cincinnati found that monk parakeets introduced to new birds will “test the waters” first with potential friends before approaching a potential friend and avoid risking increasingly dangerous close encounters that could lead to a painful or injurious bite.