UC Faculty Awards 2020: Maria Espinola
April 8, 2020
Maria Espinola was born in Argentina’s Patagonia region during the country’s last military dictatorship — a period of political repression known as the Dirty War. When elections were restored, Espinola’s parents enrolled her in a program designed to teach youth about the importance of a free society and the role journalists can play in maintaining democracy.
Local company helps build more diverse workforce
November 6, 2020
John Glenski, president of Automation Plus in Cincinnati, was a panelist on a Control System Integrators Association session about workplace diversity, equity and inclusion. He touted the company's commitment to creating a more diverse workforce by engaging the rising generation, which led to a partnership with the University of Cincinnati College of Engineering and Applied Science.
UC College of Nursing launches Public Health Nursing doctoral program
September 28, 2021
In a time of increasing challenges for public health, nurses have the potential to make a valuable difference by providing care, promoting health and well-being among individuals and communities and addressing the systemic inequities that have fueled wide and persistent health disparities.
Retirement of UC Director of Public Safety James Whalen
October 8, 2021
James Whalen will retire as University of Cincinnati's director of public safety and chief of police in early 2022. UC President Neville Pinto announces national search.
Empowerment Day ignites courage, embraces vulnerability
March 14, 2022
Hosted by Lindner Women in Business, Empowerment Day is an annual leadership conference that brings more than 20 speakers to campus to advise, mentor and interact with hundreds of attendees made up of UC students — whether they are majoring in business or a different discipline — and high school seniors who have either committed to UC or are considering attending UC.
WVXU: Tech industry needs more Black women
November 4, 2022
UC College of Engineering and Applied Science Assistant Dean of Inclusive Excellence and Community Engagement Whitney Gaskins talks to Cincinnati Edition about UC's efforts to improve diversity in high-tech occupations.
Inaugural director of Jones Center says philanthropy paved the way
May 2, 2022
In July 2020, University of Cincinnati alumnus Bill Morelli, A&S ’74, JD ’78, gave $200,000 to support a center at the law school focused on race, gender, and social justice.