UC students provide job coaching for people in recovery
March 13, 2020
University of Cincinnati students are providing job coaching to job-seekers in recovery at Cincinnati's Center for Addiction Treatment as part of a new service-learning project. The students learned through surveys they developed that the residents' biggest priority was returning to the workforce. They developed a curriculum for writing resumes, searching for jobs and filling out applications and put their plan into practice with one-on-one counseling sessions.
Forbes: App helps connect isolated seniors with their families
March 29, 2020
The app HiLois, an invention of UC's Brett Harnett, is allowing senior citizens in assisted living facilities to connect with their families during quarantine. Forbes highlighted the technology.
UC medical students assist seniors amidst COVID-19
March 27, 2020
A new student-driven program allows UC and community volunteers to pickup groceries, prescription and check on seniors amidst the coronavirus.
Local 12 News: UC medical students running essential errands for those at high risk of COVID-19
April 8, 2020
Two UC med students, Tommy Daley and Cassandra Schoborg, have launched the Cincinnati Northern Kentucky COVID-19 match. It is a free service aimed at connecting younger healthy volunteers who have a lower risk for illness with individuals at severe risk of developing coronavirus and in need of someone to pick up groceries, medications or deliver meals.
UC Faculty Awards 2020: Alvaro Puga
April 22, 2020
Alvaro Puga is the winner of the 2020 George Rieveschl Award for Distinguished Scientific Research.