Next Lives Here

At the University of Cincinnati, we realize the impact our teaching, research and service can have on our community and the world. So, we don’t wait for change to happen. We break boundaries, boldly imagine, and create what’s Next. To us, today’s possibilities spark tomorrow’s reality. That’s why we are leading urban public universities into a new era of innovation and impact.

We're about engaging people and ideas - and transforming the world.

We are UC.
Welcome to what's Next.

Academic Excellence Urban Impact Innovation Agenda

University of Cincinnati Engineering student works in a lab

IMPACT

NLH is about making a positive difference in our community and society.

Two University of Cincinnati students write on a transparent board

Inclusion

Intentionally engaging all people and the contribution of diverse ideas.

Innovation

Our work is driven by curiosity, and fueled by knowledge to discover the new and next.

Featured News

1

UC lab-on-a-chip devices take public health into home

May 8, 2025

University of Cincinnati engineers created a new device to help doctors diagnose depression and anxiety. The “lab-on-a-chip” device measures the stress hormone cortisol from a patient’s saliva. Knowing if a patient has elevated stress hormones can provide useful diagnostic information even if patients do not report feelings of anxiety, stress or depression in a standard mental health questionnaire.

2

College student’s guide to pursuing intellectual property

May 7, 2025

UC students turn to the school’s Technology Transfer office to discover if their ideas or work can be considered intellectual property, if it should be protected and, if so, what options exist for doing so.

3

1819 startup flies high after national pitch

May 7, 2025

Airtrek Robotics, an 1819-based startup revolutionizing aviation safety, is soaring due to the positive publicity and valuable insights it gained during South by Southwest’s pitch competition.

Query for this