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.
August 3, 2026
Nine remarkable University of Cincinnati alumni have been named by the Cincinnati Business Courier to its annual “40 Under 40” Class for 2026.
July 30, 2026
With demolition of Crosley Tower more than halfway complete, the University of Cincinnati is preparing a, 200,000-square-foot STEM Academic Facility on its Uptown campus, transforming the north side of campus with new classrooms and labs.
July 30, 2026
This summer, every law student at the Donald P. Klekamp College of Law who applied for a Summer Public Interest fellowship will receive a fully funded real-world learning experience, expanding opportunities for University of Cincinnati students wishing to pursue real-world experience in public service. This 30% increase in fully funded fellowship participation is a direct result of transformative philanthropy.
July 27, 2026
Every summer, UHP Discover has connected undergraduate students in the University Honors Program (UHP) to a unique array of opportunities in original interdisciplinary research. This year, the program celebrates its 10th anniversary.
July 24, 2026
Jack Davis, UC's Carl W. Blegen Professor of Greek Archaeology, spoke to the Chronicle of Higher Education about the Christopher Nolan-directed move "The Odyssey," which had the biggest box office showing of any live-action movie this year..
July 22, 2026
A University of Cincinnati project to protect sources of drinking water and identify valuable underground resources is part of a national initiative to harness artificial intelligence to speed scientific breakthroughs.
July 22, 2026
A University of Cincinnati project to protect sources of drinking water and identify valuable underground resources is part of a national initiative to harness artificial intelligence to speed scientific breakthroughs.
July 17, 2026
WVXU highlights a big connection between Cincinnati and director Christopher Nolan's new movie "The Odyssey." UC Classics Professor Carl Blegen led excavations at Troy in the 1930s. UC has a vast collection of photos and other records from the ambitious archaeological project.
June 29, 2026
UC Classics Professor Jack Davis and Senior Research Associate Sharon Stocker talk to Greek news outlet Ekathimerini about what they're learning about UC's archaeological discoveries in Pylos, Greece, and why they are excited about the upcoming Christopher Nolan movie "The Odyssey."
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.
January 20, 2026
Popular Science and other outlets highlight an engineering-inspired biology study examining how bats find hidden prey in thick foliage at night.
January 13, 2026
World Archaeology Magazine highlights discoveries from ancient Greece such as the Griffin Warrior by UC Classics Professor Jack Davis and Senior Research Associate Sharon Stocker. Many of the artifacts from their discoveries went on display last year in North America for the first time with an exhibit at the Getty Museum.