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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UC celebrates first-ever A&S Language Day

February 26, 2026

Learn more about foreign language study opportunities at A&S Language Day. The event will be held on Mainstreet outside Tangeman University Center, 2600 Clifton Ave., on UC’s uptown campus. A&S Language Day features all languages taught in UC’s College of Arts and Sciences: Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish and Swahili.

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Why do female caribou have antlers? They eat them

February 25, 2026

Scientific American highlighted a new study by the University of Cincinnati that unveils a new theory about why female caribou have antlers.

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Why do female caribou have antlers?

February 24, 2026

Researchers at the University of Cincinnati discovered that female caribou feed extensively on shed antlers they find while grazing to supplement their diet with important minerals they need to raise calves. This could explain why female caribou, unique among deer, have antlers.

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