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Message from President Pinto: Supporting our community amid...
June 24, 2025
UC President Neville Pinto shares letter related to the future of DEI at UC.
Humanities
The humanities at the College of Arts and Sciences offer a vibrant and enriching exploration of human culture, thought, and expression. This academic discipline encompasses a diverse range of subjects including literature, history, philosophy, and languages. Students are encouraged to engage critically with texts and ideas, fostering a deep understanding of human experiences across different cultures and eras. By emphasizing analytical thinking, creativity, and communication, the humanities equip students with essential skills applicable to various career paths.
The faculty, comprised of distinguished scholars and educators, are dedicated to guiding students through an intellectual journey that not only broadens their perspectives but also cultivates empathy and ethical awareness. Through interdisciplinary courses and collaborative projects, the humanities at the College of Arts and Sciences inspire students to become thoughtful leaders and informed citizens in a complex world.
Latest News
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UC experts share Griffin Warrior with America
June 23, 2025
UC Classics researchers Jack Davis and Sharon Stocker reflect on their archaeology careers on the eve of the opening of "The Kingdom of Pylos: Warrior Princes of Ancient Greece" at the prestigious Getty museum in Los Angeles.
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Getty showcases UC’s astounding discovery of Griffin Warrior
June 2, 2025
Exquisite artifacts from the University of Cincinnati’s archaeological excavations in Greece will go on display in North America for the first time next month at the J. Paul Getty Museum.
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Students are spending the summer researching cures
May 21, 2025
Siobain Knox and Eric Kniffen are biology students who plan to work in the medical field to help improve and possibly save lives. They are both getting hands-on experience this summer through two separate, highly competitive research fellowships with area hospitals.
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A tragic play in Greek with song and dance? No prob
May 19, 2025
A University of Cincinnati expert in ancient Greek wants to produce the most authentic performance of the play “Antigone” that audiences have heard in nearly 2,500 years.
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Modern tech unlocks secrets of ancient art
May 7, 2025
A Classics researcher at the University of Cincinnati is using state-of-the-art technology to learn more about the mass production and placement of votives in ancient Greece.
Humanities in the News
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Romans traded exotic animals across empire
June 10, 2025
MSN highlights UC Classics research in Pompeii that showed ancient Romans traded exotic animals such as giraffes. Professor Steven Ellis discovered giraffe bones while excavating the ancient city entombed in ash from a volcanic eruption.
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UC College Credit Plus student celebrates high school and...
May 29, 2025
Caden Elrod made history for Cincinnati Public Schools and the University of Cincinnati this month by graduating first with a bachelor’s in math and statistics at UC and then on May 22 with a diploma from Walnut Hills High School. His story aired on WLWT and Local 12 News in Cincinnati.
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ThinkTV: Silent No More — silent film star on screen again
May 16, 2025
Starting May 16, slient film star Theda Bara’s life story will be featured on CET and ThinkTV’s “The Art Show” with contributions from UC faculty and staff: Jennifer Glaser, associate professor and head of the Department of English, Chris Harter, head of the Archives and Rare Books Library and Holly Prochaska, preservation librarian and head of the Preservation Lab.
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Ladies of Anavlochos: Tech sheds light on ancient Greek figurines
May 12, 2025
The Greek Reporter and other news outlets highlighted work by the University of Cincinnati's Department of Classics using experimental archaeology to explore rites behind Bronze Age figurines discovered at Anavlochos, Crete.
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First Marian Spencer Scholar graduates during UC’s Spring...
May 7, 2025
Katelyn Cotton, a political science major, became the first student in the Marian Spencer Scholarship program, to graduate from the University of Cincinnati during the May 2 Spring Commencement ceremonies.
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The burning river that fueled a US green movement
May 5, 2025
An article by the BBC takes the reader back to the late 18th and 19th centuries, when US prosperity was defined by the industrial revolution, a time with little regard for the pollutants that came with industrial expansion. UC's David Stradling, professor of history, cited as expert source in the article.