The humanities in the College of Arts and Sciences encompasses story, culture, ideas, language, interpretation, actual pasts and possible futures, and much else that touches upon ordinary human concerns. Our students and alumni often remark upon the deep relevance of what they learn to their everyday lives. While each of the seven humanities departments represents a unique set of academic interests, they all tap into collective curiosities about ourselves and others in order to inspire new ways of understanding, and improving, the world.
Our award-winning faculty researchers, writers, and educators also provide students with essential skills – from the traditional to the cutting edge – for their lives after graduation. Co-op opportunities likewise help students discover how to put their passions into practice in nearly any career. Today’s humanities majors are tomorrow’s most thoughtful and innovative leaders.
September 15, 2025
More than a decade of growth continues with the University of Cincinnati seeing its largest enrollment ever as the official head count landed at 53,682 students for fall semester 2025.
September 11, 2025
The University of Cincinnati’s (UC) Fall 2025 Writing Series returns with an inspiring lineup of authors spanning poetry, nonfiction, fiction and more. This series has a long legacy, dating back to over 70 years of bringing writers to campus. “We’ve been hosting writers for over 70 years at UC,” said Jennifer Habel, UC’s Coordinator of Creative Writing in the College of Arts & Sciences, adding that past visitors have included Nobel and Pulitzer Prize winners. “It’s a very well-storied series.”
Event: October 9, 2025 7:30 PM
The University of Cincinnati College of Arts and Sciences welcomes Ed Yong, Pulitzer Prize–winning science journalist and bestselling author of “An Immense World: How Animal Senses Reveal the Hidden Realms Around Us” for a presentation this October.
September 5, 2025
This year marks the second incoming cohort for the Hoffman Honors Scholars (HHS), which offers exceptional students in the College of Arts & Sciences, the College-Conservatory of Music, and the Lindner College of Business tuition, room, and board to UC along with numerous opportunities for leadership, service, and global engagement.
September 4, 2025
UC President Neville Pinto invites eligible students to apply for two of our university’s top awards.
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.
September 8, 2025
WVXU host Zack Carreon hosted a segment reporting on the University of Cincinnati’s launch of a Center for Explainable, Ethical, and Trustworthy AI this fall within the College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Philosophy.
August 27, 2025
UC students, faculty and adminstrators spoke with Cincinnati journalists about the first day of class for Fall 2025. The morning live segments also showcased the new Sheakley Indoor Practice Facility and Athletics Performance Center.
August 21, 2025
UC graduate Tom Tsuchiya is working on a new sculpture dedicated to longtime Reds broadcaster and National Radio Hall of Fame member Marty Brennaman.
August 6, 2025
Recent University of Cincinnati graduate Perry Li is a 2025 Fulbright U.S. Student Program recipient. He is in Taitung, Taiwan, where he’ll focus on teaching English and cultural exchange through music during this school year.
July 28, 2025
The dog days of summer are revving up, but the back-to-school season is upon us. Most colleges and universities in Ohio start in the latter half of August, according to The Columbus Dispatch.
June 30, 2025
Los Angeles media highlight UC Classics discoveries in exhibition opening at the J. Paul Getty Museum, which closed in January after deadly wildfires.
