November 30, 2022
A new study, led by the University of Cincinnati, finds that immigration is not related to increased drug overdose deaths in the United States. The study, published in the journal Criminology, examined county-level data from 2000 to 2015 in the U.S. to analyze the relationships between immigration and deaths from drug overdoses and homicides.
November 1, 2022
UC's 'Bat Man", Joseph Johnson, interviewed by Local 12 during Bat Week 2022. Johnson is an ecologist and assistant professor of information technology who uses data from environmental sensors to understand changes in animal populations, primarily bats.
November 13, 2023
Shoppers who plan to purchase gift cards need to be vigilant to avoid becoming the victim of a scam, Local 12 reported.
November 30, 2023
The Best Buy approach to thwart shoplifting is to increase staffing. It's a move that UC criminologist John Eck says, in a CNN Business article, that makes perfect sense. It's also a different approach at a time when most retailers are reducing staff.
December 15, 2023
Retail scammers don't mind being on the 'naughty' list, say experts in a WVXU segment on theft by deception during the holiday season. UC's retail crime expert Karl Langhorst, a guest speaker on the topic, provides tips on how to protect your money when making online purchases, during and after the season.
February 7, 2024
Ashley Merianos, PhD, an assistant professor of human services, is proving herself a sought-after expert for media commentary on the toxicity of tobacco and the effects of tobacco related behaviors such as smoking and vaping.
January 17, 2024
A new study by UC tobacco researcher Ashley Merianos was featured in U.S. News & World Report.The study measured the amount of nicotine and tobacco related toxins on surfaces in smoking households where children reside. The residue that remains on surfaces such as walls, tables, floors and decor is called thirdhand smoke.
November 18, 2024
Education expert Laura Dell, a professor in the School of Education, was cited in a HuffPost article on teaching children empathy in a technology driven world.
May 2, 2024
Individuals can take steps to protect themselves from privacy invasions, such as ones that led to a more than $5 million settlement with Ring, an Amazon-owned security company, Spectrum News reported.
March 19, 2024
A federal grant from the Department of Justice will allow researchers from two UC colleges to determine better ways for individuals with disabilities to report crimes against them.