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UC awarded nearly $1 million to help fight infant obesity spike

December 12, 2025

University of Cincinnati researcher Cathy Stough spoke with Spectrum News1 about a nearly $1 million National Institutes of Health grant awarded to UC to help prevent infant obesity through early nutrition support and family-based interventions.

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Celebrating the newest Bearcats on Decision Day

December 11, 2025

The University of Cincinnati admits its newest Bearcats for Fall 2026. Interest in the university is at an all-time high with more than 35,000 applicants for admission. Decision Day was also a time to celebrate 10 new Marian Spencer Scholarship recipients.

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UC alumna named a 2026 Marshall Scholar

December 10, 2025

The British Government announced the 43 American students who will receive Marshall Scholarships for 2026, including UC alumna Taylor Allgood. The new recipients will begin their graduate studies at leading universities in the United Kingdom next September.

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UC student explores war, aftermath, healing through poetry

December 8, 2025

When the sun finally sets, the world grows quieter – but also more revealing. Night is when most people return home, settle in with family and begin to unwind. Yet it’s also a time when the darkness can conceal what daylight would never unveil.

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Teaching empathy and courage

December 4, 2025

Two University of Cincinnati co-op students engage children in hands-on “Superhero Activation” activities at the Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center, helping young visitors learn kindness, courage and how to be upstanders.

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UC Bearcats are giving back

November 25, 2025

The University of Cincinnati’s psychology program has been cultivating a culture of service, and the results are attracting attention—and awards. Through service learning—or curricula that combine traditional study with community outreach—both students and professors are being recognized for their efforts.

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Parakeets ‘test waters’ of new relationships

November 20, 2025

Researchers at the University of Cincinnati found that monk parakeets introduced to new birds will “test the waters” first with potential friends before approaching a potential friend and avoid risking increasingly dangerous close encounters that could lead to a painful or injurious bite.

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UC awarded $985K NIH grant to prevent infant obesity

November 19, 2025

The University of Cincinnati has received a $985,000 grant from the National Institutes of Health to test a community-based intervention aimed at promoting healthy eating and feeding practices in early childhood. The project, led by pediatric psychologist Cathy Stough, is a collaboration with Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center and Every Child Succeeds.

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Inside UC’s Rhetoric & Professional Writing Program

November 18, 2025

Professional writers are the artists who bring the science of business, technology, and discoveries to life. They are storytellers who break down complex stories for everyday readers. The University of Cincinnati’s Rhetoric and Professional Writing (RPW) program in the College of Arts and Sciences gives students real-world experience from day one – an approach that helped recent grad, Olivia Hoge, turn her capstone work into her new career.

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Real-world learning, from Crypto Valley to Costa Rica

November 18, 2025

The University of Cincinnati offers once-in-a-lifetime opportunities for hands-on learning. Students in two UC study abroad programs last spring traveled with their professors to see the real-world application of what they learned in two very different areas of innovation—conservation and sustainability, and cryptocurrency and blockchain technology.

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UC herbarium ready for its close-up

November 17, 2025

UC's Margaret H. Fulford Herbarium moved from Crosley Tower to Rieveschl Hall with support from the National Science Foundation. UC has Ohio's third-largest collections of plant specimens from around the world.

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UC pride on display at Bearcats/Innovate Philadelphia

November 14, 2025

One doesn’t need to search hard for a common thread uniting accomplished, Philadelphia-based professionals in the business, academic, music, athletics, and medical fields: a shared affinity for the University of Cincinnati.

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How AI might help nonprofits

November 7, 2025

University of Cincinnati Professor Victoria LaPoe examined whether people respond differently to AI-created messaging in nonprofit advertising.

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Shining like a disco ball: Rachel Hoermann’s story of finding passion and purpose at UC

November 6, 2025

Rachel Hoermann has dreamed of becoming a writer since childhood. But like many who grew up in Ohio’s rust belt, the idea of going to college felt out of reach. For years, she cycled through work that never quite satisfied her creative drive. That changed when she came across a box that once belonged to her father—a discovery that would alter the course of her life.

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New hires reflect UC’s commitment to research, innovation and impact

November 6, 2025

With the 2025-26 school year in full swing, the College of Arts and Sciences has welcomed five faculty members to lead departments that span from chemistry to journalism. Dean James Mack said these new hires “reflect our unwavering commitment to ‘Discovery in Action,’ as we continue to enhance our academic and research excellence”. With these additions, the future of UC is in good hands, and students can look forward to new opportunities for learning, research, and innovation.

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UC students create sustainability map of Clifton west campus

November 5, 2025

Students enrolled in an environmental inquiry course in UC's School of Environment and Sustainability set out to make campus more green. For years, the number of environmental features on campus has steadily increased, but many of these features have gone unnoticed. So students created a new campus map.

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UC Students: Try an Honors Seminar in Spring 2026

October 31, 2025

Did you know that students outside the University Honors Program can register for honors seminars? While UHP students get priority registration, honors seminars are open to undergraduate students outside the program as well, once that priority window has passed! Honors seminars are small, interdisciplinary classes, and almost always include a project-based experiential learning opportunity—step out of your comfort zone this spring, and step in to what the UHP has to offer.

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How Halloween took over October

October 31, 2025

University of Cincinnati history professor Janine Hartman was featured in the Dayton Daily News discussing how Halloween has evolved from ancient Celtic rituals into a modern celebration embraced across cultures. Hartman says the holiday endures because it unites people through creativity, community and shared joy.

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UC team unveils Wyandot Removal Trail across Ohio

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.

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John Updike called his letters dull. They’re anything but.

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.

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From political science to insurance underwriting

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.”

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Beshear, DeWine talk bipartisanship in Cincinnati

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.

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UC undergrads: Spice up your spring class schedule

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!

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A new ‘Reading Rainbow’ brings nostalgia

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.

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Enter the woods, if you dare

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.

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UC hosts governors for bipartisan conversation

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.

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Museum helps UC Chemistry celebrate 150 years

October 10, 2025

UC's Oesper Collections in the History of Chemistry museum is helping to celebrate 150 years of UC chemistry. The chemistry museum features scientific artifacts, books, journals, photos and prints chronicling the development of chemical science over the centuries.

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Conference examines future of disability studies

Event: October 9, 2025 4:10 PM

The New Directions in Disability Studies Conference 2025 gives UC affiliates and the Cincinnati community an opportunity to engage with emerging research, thoughtful discussions and practices shaping the future of disability studies. The two-day event will be at the Edwards Center on UC’s Uptown Campus bringing together students, scholars, faculty, and community members. Put on by a range of centers and colleges at UC, this conference highlights how disability studies continue to evolve and reflect the world around us, emphasizing lived experiences and academic practices.

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Politics follow you on the road

October 6, 2025

Researchers at the University of Cincinnati found that drivers were far more likely to honk after being cut off by a vehicle bearing a political bumper sticker, particularly one for the opposing political party.

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Swiftie in school

October 6, 2025

UC’s Taylor Swift class gained attention on Oct. 2, when Local 12 reporter Chelsea Sick visited campus to cover the course the day before the release of Swift’s new album, The Life of a Showgirl.