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UC archaeologist receives 2026 Athens Prize

May 13, 2026

University of Cincinnati archaeologist Jack L. Davis received the 2026 Athens Prize from the American School of Classical Studies at Athens during its annual gala May 7 at Gotham Hall. The award recognizes scholars whose work has significantly advanced knowledge of ancient Greece, a distinction that reflects Davis’ decades-long impact on the field of Aegean archaeology.

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Inside UC’s Model Arab League and Model UN teams

May 12, 2026

Within the College of Arts and Sciences are two academic intercollegiate competition (AIC) teams, both student-led and operated, that focus on debate, policy and public speaking. Model Arab League (MAL) and Model United Nations (MUN) are organizations open to any undergraduate student, regardless of major or area of study at the University of Cincinnati (UC), looking to get involved, volunteer, travel and compete.

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UC English professor named 2026 Guggenheim Fellow

May 5, 2026

Kristen Iversen, an English professor in the University of Cincinnati College of Arts and Sciences, has been named a 2026 Guggenheim Fellow, one of the nation’s most prestigious honors for scholars, writers and artists.

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Biggest crowd for the biggest graduation

May 1, 2026

The University of Cincinnati celebrates a record Spring 2026 commencement, honoring 7,800+ graduates with ceremonies at Fifth Third Arena and Nippert Stadium.

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UC Classics professor named National Humanities Center fellow

April 30, 2026

Danielle L. Kellogg, an associate professor of classics in the University of Cincinnati’s College of Arts and Sciences, has been named a 2026–27 fellow at the National Humanities Center, one of the nation’s leading institutes for advanced study in the humanities.