Kneeling in silent protest, UC medical community responds to George Floyd’s death
June 5, 2020
Hundreds gathered on the UC Academic Health Center campus June 5 to silently protest the death of George Floyd and many others at the hands of police.
Two Bearcats fell in love and made history
August 31, 2020
Jim Obergefell (CECH, ’90) and his late husband, John Arthur, (Bus, ‘88) met at UC. Their love story would go all the way to the Supreme Court and make same-sex marriage legal throughout the United States.
UC Answers: How can I help my kids understand COVID-19?
August 9, 2020
University of Cincinnati clinical psychologist Maria Espinola, PsyD, offers some insights on staying emotionally and mentally healthy in the midst of COVID-19. Learn more.
Bridging the divide
It’s been said that one should never discuss religion and politics in polite conversation. Similarly, race and gender have long been considered taboo topics best avoided to prevent conflict. That strategy might work at some dinner tables, but for a group of University of Cincinnati women, tackling tough conversations, challenging perspectives and being vulnerable are the keys to growth and understanding.
Joint Mission
November 10, 2020
He came to the University of Cincinnati from Harlem, via New York City’s prestigious High School of Economics & Finance. He came for a college education, to launch his military career in the ROTC, and to revel in the nationally ranked Bearcat basketball team. She came to UC from Columbus, Ohio, a Darwin T. Turner Scholar. She came for a college education, for the honors program, and to participate in activities sponsored by the African American Cultural and Research Center (AACRC).
UC Answers: How does UC support first-gen students?
November 8, 2020
First-generation college grad Jamar Beckham is a financial aid adviser at the University of Cincinnati and proud UC alumnus. Beckham received his bachelor’s degree in criminal justice in 2018 from UC’s College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services. He offers advice to other first-generation students navigating higher education.