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UC lands $3.3M grant to study microplastics' effects on cardiovascular health

June 30, 2026

Microplastics are everywhere, including in the clothes we wear, the food we eat and the water we drink. Scientists at the University of Cincinnati received a grant worth more than $3 million to study the effects of microplastics on heart health. They recently appeared on WLWT-TV/Ch. 5 to discuss their groundbreaking research.

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UC Classics says get ready for 'The Odyssey'

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."

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Is the U.S. having a baby bust?

June 29, 2026

WVXU's Cincinnati Edition turned to a sociologist at UC's College of Arts and Sciences and a gynecologist and obstetrician with the UC College of Medicine to discuss declining birthrates in the United States.

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Humidity cycles steer insect behavior

June 22, 2026

UC researchers found insects track daily humidity cycles like light and temperature, responding even after humidity cues are removed in lab tests.

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UC Foundation Board of Trustees announces seven new members

June 17, 2026

The University of Cincinnati Foundation is proud to announce that seven dedicated community members are joining its board of trustees. Ray Brooks, CEAS ’83; Chris Carper, A&S ’93; Tim Giglio, Bus ’84; Nandita Jena, A&S '03, Bus '03 and Chris Lewis, MD, Med ’00 will begin their term in October 2026. In addition to this esteemed group, two new student trustees, Case Trokhan, Med ’26 and Joseph Verry, Med ’30 are joining the board.

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