Intel's Ohio plants promise opportunity for UC
January 25, 2022
Intel Corp. announced on Friday it will open two new semiconductor fabrication plants outside Columbus as part of an estimated $20 billion investment in Ohio. The three-year construction project represents the biggest private investment in the history of the state, offering the promise of new high-tech jobs for thousands of residents, including many graduates of the University of Cincinnati.
Black FUTURE month is here
February 6, 2024
The University of Cincinnati’s annual Black History Month celebration is back and better than ever. This year’s celebration has been renamed Black FUTURE Month by organizers, and includes something for everyone—from tours of historical Black churches to cosplays to Drink n’ Thinks, field trips and food.
Progress to restore Cincinnati’s historical Black cemeteries
September 23, 2024
UC faculty members were featured on WVXU discussing the significance of two local Black cemeteries. A grant from the National Parks Service will ensure that two historical Black cemeteries in Cincinnati get the attention and preservation they deserve.
UC grad finds unexpected path to success
September 23, 2024
Like many undergraduate students, Brianna Connock’s college path took an unexpected turn. When she enrolled in the American Journalism course to fulfill a political science degree, she found herself reconsidering what she wanted her career path to look like. Did she want to give up her progress towards a political science degree to replace it with her newfound interest in journalism? Or did she want to stick with what she started?
Can regenerative farming help reduce greenhouse gas emissions?
September 27, 2024
UC Adjunct Professor Teri Jacobs tells WVXU that farming practices such as no-till planting, cover crops and rotating crops help protect soil and prevent carbon from being released into the atmosphere.
Shadow banning: Are social networks suppressing political content?
November 4, 2024
UC journalism Professor Jeffrey Blevins tells WVXU's Cincinnati Edition that many people suspect social networks are promoting or suppressing content based on politics. But he said it's difficult to prove.
UC students receive inaugural Arnold I. Miller awards
November 7, 2024
Two students have won the Arnold I. Miller Awards for Outstanding Rising Senior in the UC’s School for Environment and Sustainability (SEaS). Seniors Daoud Saadeh and Jennifer Tomak were the first two recipients of the honor. The award recognizes students for their involvement in the community and their work in the classroom. The award is named for Miller, an emeritus professor of geology, former senior associate dean, and a formative director of SEaS, which is part of UC’s College of Arts and Sciences. SEaS was established just a year ago, created in response to student and faculty demand for a comprehensive hub of environmental research and teaching. An interdisciplinary school, it offers students the opportunity to deep-dive into a curriculum that includes both robust environmental science and social sciences at the same time. It also includes opportunities for co-op, internship, research and study-abroad experiences. Although both Tomak and Saadeh are majoring in environmental studies, they both took a different path to get there.
NatGeo: UC discoveries featured in new series on ancient Maya
March 25, 2024
UC's research on the ancient Maya in Tikal is featured in a new National Geographic series called "The Rise and Fall of the Maya."
Ancient Maya blessed their ballcourts
April 26, 2024
Using environmental DNA analysis, researchers identified a collection of plants used in ceremonial rituals in the ancient Maya city of Yaxnohcah. The plants, known for their religious associations and medicinal properties, were discovered beneath a plaza floor upon which a ballcourt was built, suggesting the building might have been blessed or consecrated during construction.