Back to School 2025: UC’s sustained growth
August 25, 2025
The University of Cincinnati will continue to see growth in enrollment as classes begin Monday, Aug. 25, with a projected 54,000 students — a 1.4% increase over last year.
The social sciences at the College of Arts and Sciences provide an insightful exploration of human behavior and societal structures. This academic field includes a variety of disciplines such as sociology, political science, anthropology, Africana studies, and communication. Students are encouraged to analyze and interpret complex social phenomena, developing a nuanced understanding of how individuals and communities interact. Emphasizing critical thinking, research, and data analysis, the social sciences equip students with skills that are highly valued across numerous professions.
The faculty, consisting of experienced researchers and educators, guide students through a comprehensive study of social dynamics, fostering awareness and problem-solving abilities. Through interdisciplinary coursework and collaborative research opportunities, the social sciences at the College of Arts and Sciences prepare students to become informed leaders and proactive citizens in an ever-evolving global society.
August 25, 2025
The University of Cincinnati will continue to see growth in enrollment as classes begin Monday, Aug. 25, with a projected 54,000 students — a 1.4% increase over last year.
August 25, 2025
UC President Neville Pinto shares welcome back message for Fall 2025: The power of a public mission in a changing world
August 19, 2025
Carol R. Steger, former first lady of the University of Cincinnati, died on August 12, 2025 at the age of 85. Steger served as UC’s first lady from 1984 to 2013. Her husband, Joseph A. Steger, was UC’s 24th president and had the second-longest term in the university’s history. President Steger died in 2013.
August 8, 2025
UC celebrated summer commencement at Fifth Third Arena.
August 4, 2025
Eight notable University of Cincinnati alumni have been named by the Cincinnati Business Courier to its annual “Forty Under 40” Class for 2025. For three decades, the Business Courier has showcased Cincinnati’s next generation of leaders from a wide range of fields, including medical, engineering, business, and the arts.
August 1, 2025
Last month, the College of Arts & Sciences recruitment team and Center for Public Engagement with Science (PEWS) partnered with the central office of admissions to bring the spirit of Bearcats for Life to the Ohio State Fair. Together, the team created a fun, interactive booth experience that connected with more than 450 youth and families, sparking curiosity, conversation, and Bearcat pride.
August 13, 2025
UC Professor David Niven explains significance of 2026 U.S. Senate race in Ohio.
August 6, 2025
Recent University of Cincinnati graduate Perry Li is a 2025 Fulbright U.S. Student Program recipient. He is in Taitung, Taiwan, where he’ll focus on teaching English and cultural exchange through music during this school year.
August 1, 2025
An assistant professor in UC's School of Public and International Affairs talks to the Los Angeles Times about what might be next for former Vice President Kamala Harris, who announced she will not seek state office in California.
July 28, 2025
The dog days of summer are revving up, but the back-to-school season is upon us. Most colleges and universities in Ohio start in the latter half of August, according to The Columbus Dispatch.
July 2, 2025
Erynn Casanova, head of the Department of Sociology at the University of Cincinnati who conducted early research on Latino representation in children’s television, was cited in an Associated Press (AP) article on the role "Dora the Explorer" played in popular culture.
June 30, 2025
Advancements in technology such as artificial intelligence give cyber criminals more ways to exploit data. The Dayton Daily News looked to University of Cincinnati’s Richard Harknett, PhD, for context on the recent influx of cyberattacks. Harknett is co-director of the Ohio Cyber Range Institute, chair of the Center for Cyber Strategy and Policy and director of UC’s School of Public and International Affairs.