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NEXT Innovation Scholar Spotlight: Sharvari Girish Patil

June 9, 2025

From immersing students in innovative projects to creating a space for creativity to flourish, the NEXT Innovation Scholars (NIS) program at the University of Cincinnati provides students with interdisciplinary experiences across various industries and cultures of innovation. The program was spearheaded by UC President Neville G. Pinto.

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CCM welcomes new cello faculty member Benjamin Hughes

June 9, 2025

UC College-Conservatory of Music Dean Pete Jutras has announced the appointment of Benjamin Hughes as CCM's new Associate Professor of Cello. His faculty appointment officially begins this fall. Hughes is internationally recognised as one of the UK’s most dynamic and versatile cellists. For over 18 years, he has served as Principal Cellist of the BBC Concert Orchestra, captivating audiences across the UK and beyond with his commanding artistry and insightful performances. A familiar presence on BBC Radio and Television, Hughes regularly appears as a soloist and collaborator in broadcasts that spotlight both classical masterpieces and genre-defying works.

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UC College of Arts and Sciences announces new digital media degree

June 9, 2025

Students interested in careers in filmmaking, animation, game design and more have a new major option through UC’s College of Arts and Sciences. A bachelor of arts in digital media studies track has been added to the curriculum, beginning in the 2025-2026 school year.

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Innovation unleashed! Moonshots, movies, and the quest for universal knowledge

June 6, 2025

Healthcare is changing fast. With breakthroughs in AI, digital media and real-time education, the way clinicians learn and deliver care is being redefined. In this timely webinar, you will hear from a leader at the forefront of this transformation—Todd Ponsky, MD, Chief Innovation Officer at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, pediatric surgeon and founder of GlobalCastMD——someone who is not just observing the change, but actively driving it.


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How co-op is shaking up the business of accounting

June 9, 2025

Major accounting firms are auditing their approach to recruiting new talent, according to a new article by the Cincinnati Business Courier. The Courier lays out what local firms are doing to shake up the industry, including hiring more employees, raising salaries and creating plenty of hands-on student opportunities. Chelsea Anderson, PhD, assistant professor of accounting in UC’s Lindner College of Business, told the Courier that co-op is a great way to gain that vital experience.

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Four hearing aid breakthroughs to know about

June 9, 2025

In recent years, hearing loss technology has evolved substantially, improving on everything from efficacy to look and feel. Today, even AirPods have a built-in hearing aid feature.

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Make way for Wawa

June 6, 2025

Wawa opened its doors to Liberty Township this spring to long lines and fanfare. The gas station and c-store’s expansion into greater Cincinnati comes just months after rival Sheetz opened its first southern Ohio location in Franklin. The Cincinnati Business Courier sought out University of Cincinnati professor Michael Jones’ insights on what it means for hometown giant, UDF.

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Ohio medical regulators raise concerns over retail IV therapy clinics

June 6, 2025

On May 15, the State Medical Board of Ohio, Ohio Board of Pharmacy and Ohio Board of Nursing issued a joint regulatory statement addressing patient safety concerns when it comes to retail IV therapy clinics. The clinics administer a combination of saline, vitamins, electrolytes and amino acids, as well as headache relief and anti-nausea medications through an intravenous drip. Clinics in the Cincinnati area have made claims that their treatments can treat dehydration better than water alone, while also boosting immunity, improving gut health and maintaining healthy joints. On Cincinnati Edition recently, experts talked about the risks associated with retail IV hydration and if these services offer effective solutions to the health concerns they target.

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UC 1819 startup, Airtrek Robotics helps city lift off as innovation testbed

June 4, 2025

The City of Cincinnati made a bold leap into the future of civic innovation and UC Venture Lab-backed startup, Airtrek Robotics, was there to pilot the rollout. Councilmember Mark Jeffreys, in partnership with the University of Cincinnati’s 1819 Innovation Hub, and other Cincinnati Innovation District key players such as Cintrifuse, CincyTech and Alloy Growth Lab, officially launched “City as a Lab”—a city-wide initiative designed to position Cincinnati as a real-world proving ground for cutting-edge technology.