University of Cincinnati: Founder of Co-Op, Leader in Co-Op

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Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati thrives on academic excellence, vibrant campus culture, and an innovative spirit. With a community of over 53,000 students, UC is a hub of energy and growth. Our graduates find success in Cincinnati, consistently ranked as a top destination for new college graduates. As we evolve, UC embraces a future that integrates outstanding academics with a dynamic campus atmosphere, shaping the university, city, and region.

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Over 100 years ago, the University of Cincinnati invented cooperative education that has since extended classrooms to thousands of employers across the globe. UC is ranked fifth in the nation for co-op and internships with co-op students earning a collective $88 million annually - that's $10,700 per student per semester.

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Launching lives: UC Clermont manufacturing program to offer paid...

April 23, 2025

The University of Cincinnati Clermont College’s Manufacturing Engineering Technology program will soon prepare students for the real world more than ever — through a new cooperative education requirement for those entering the program in fall 2025.

Creating a stronger community on and off campus

April 23, 2025

UC student leaders discuss the need for better student-neighborhood relations and a desire to build a better community on campus. Student Body President Joshua Copley and Student Body Vice President Wilaini Alicea are being their term with UC Student Government.

UC's first Marian Spencer Scholar set to graduate

April 16, 2025

Katelyn Cotton, an alum of Cincinnati's Walnut Hills High School, is the first Marian Spencer Scholar to graduate from the University of Cincinnati. Cotton, a political science major, will return for graduate school. She hopes to attend law school in the future.