October 27, 2025
The University of Cincinnati Foundation recognized its Outstanding Philanthropic Volunteer Award honorees at the George Rieveschl Recognition Dinner on Oct. 23, 2025.
October 24, 2025
Rebecca Wingo, an associate professor of history and director of the public history program in the University of Cincinnati’s College of Arts and Sciences, is featured in a WVXU story about new historical markers honoring the Wyandot people—the last Indigenous nation forcibly removed from Ohio.
October 23, 2025
James A. Schiff, founding editor of The John Updike Review and UC English professor, edited Selected Letters of John Updike, the first comprehensive collection of the author’s correspondence. Drawing from thousands of letters spanning Updike’s life, Schiff offers new insight into the writer’s personal and literary world. The volume was edited by The New York Times.
October 22, 2025
A career in insurance wasn’t in the cards for Max Roberts when he started his political science degree at UC, but that was where he landed. “I originally thought I’d pursue law or public policy,” said Roberts. “Political science gave me a strong foundation in critical analysis and communication, skills that turned out to be surprisingly relevant in the insurance world.”
October 22, 2025
In a CNN.com article, UC communication scholar Gail Fairhurst explains how viral slang helps young people connect. The slang discussed in the article is the use of '6-7' as a nonsense term amoung young people that is currently trending.
October 22, 2025
The University of Cincinnati's Portman Center for Policy Solutions played host to Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear for a moderated talk about the benefits of bipartisanship.
October 15, 2025
For UC students, spring semester may seem pretty remote. After all, homecoming, finals and holiday break are still around the corner. But spring enrollment season is here, and if you want to get into some fun and interesting electives, the College of Arts and Sciences has a range of options, covering topics from artificial intelligence to the ancient world to the iconic classic Barbie doll. Early enrollment started Sept. 22, and appointments for continuing undergrads begin Oct. 20. Why not take a class that helps get you a few credit hours while having a memorable time learning? Here is a sampling of the unique courses offered through the College of Arts of Sciences. See one you like? Don't wait--these classes fill up fast!
October 15, 2025
University of Cincinnati media studies professor Nancy Jennings weighed in on the reboot of "Reading Rainbow," the beloved PBS children’s program that inspired generations to read, in a recent Washington Post article. The story was also published by Stars and Stripes and local media.
Event: October 30, 2025 5:15 PM
Just in time for the season when things go bump in the night, UC’s English department in the College of Arts and Sciences has come together with Cincinnati Parks to make the ultimate spooky experience for writers and nature lovers. UC’s Hike + Write program hosts a Halloween hike and campfire at dusk in Caldwell Woods titled ‘Hauntings: Encountering the Unknowns in Nature.’ Said Maia Morgan, assistant professor of English, “It just feels natural at this time of year as the days get shorter and colder and the natural world goes enters a season of death, decay, and the wintering that will lead to rebirth in the spring,” said Morgan.
October 10, 2025
The University of Cincinnati welcomes Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear for a conversation on policy and leadership. The discussion, titled "Across the River and Across the Aisle," will be moderated by former U.S. Sen. Rob Portman and is being sponsored by the Portman Center for Policy Solutions.