Next Lives Here

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
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IMPACT

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



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Engagement

We are empowered by people, perspectives and ideas.



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Innovation

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



Featured News

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Rivers expert says satellite technology can help protect drinking water

June 17, 2026

University of Cincinnati environmental engineering professor Dongmei Feng is using satellite remote sensing to study rivers around the world and protect drinking water supplies. As co-lead author of a paper in Nature Water and the recipient of two major federal grants, Feng is developing tools to monitor nutrient pollution and toxic algal blooms from space, with applications for cities like Cincinnati.

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UC hosts Apex Legends Esports championship

June 16, 2026

College gamers from across the U.S. and Canada headed to the University of Cincinnati’s Esports Innovation Lab to compete at Apex Legends’ highest level in the Queen City Championship.

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