January 24, 2023
Professors in the gender minority of university academic departments tend to receive lower scores in their performance evaluations because of gender bias, a study led by a University of Cincinnati professor found.
August 30, 2023
WVXU hosted radio segment on a federally funded study led by University of Cincinnati clinical psychologist and researcher Sarah Whitton, PhD. The study looks to identify mental health risks and protective factors for sexual minority women (SMW).
July 28, 2023
Plans for a new Over-the-Rhine Museum are coming together, with a detailed announcement of interior displays coming on July 29, 2023. The project is being led by Anne Steinert, an assistant professor of history and founding board member of the museum.
September 12, 2022
The University of Cincinnati’s co-op program stands at No. 4 in the U.S. News & World Report’s latest rankings, continuing its historical placement among the top five co-op programs in the country — and No. 1 for co-op among public universities. The latest 2023 issue of the magazine’s influential “Best Colleges” guide ranks UC in the top tier, including among the “most innovative among national universities,” (No. 68) — UC’s first-ever ranking in that category.
September 11, 2023
A new grant fund approved by Ohio's Governor will provide $7000 in education funds for college students with disabilities. But not all programs, such as UC's TAP program, are included in those approved.
May 28, 2023
Two faculty members and one student have been profiled by WCPO-TV as part of a series celebrating May as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AAPI). These segments feature the stories of UC Law's Dr. Jenn Dye, CCM's Dr. Thomas Gamboa and fourth-year student Aashka Raval.
December 22, 2023
Opening the pathways to STEM education for more people with a variety of experiences and backgrounds is important for spurring innovation, increasing inclusivity and combating unemployment in technical fields. As the world continues to become more entrenched in science and technology, STEM-related fields continue to grow and require more technical workers.
September 6, 2023
Ann Gakumo of the UC College of Nursing has received more than $1 million in grant funding to help create a more diverse nursing workforce.
October 23, 2023
Four Black students sued a Georgia school district in federal court earlier this year, saying teachers and administrators violated their civil rights by fostering “a longstanding and ongoing environment of racial discrimination.” The American Civil Liberties Union filed the civil lawsuit in U.S. District Court against the Effingham County School District in southeast Georgia. The unnamed teenage plaintiffs, identified only by their initials, allege that school officials ignored complaints of white students casually using racist slurs, and at times made Black students feel like troublemakers for reporting them. Capital B published a story on the health impact of racism on young blacks, citing several experts including Steven Kniffley, Jr., PsyD, senior associate dean of diversity, equity and inclusion at the UC College of Medicine.
October 17, 2023
UC's Jon Weller speaks with the Chronicle of Higher Education for a story about growth in new student visas. India has overtaken China as the largest source of international students in the United States. At UC, India also continues the largest share of international students on campus.