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CCM Cello student advances in Naumburg Competition

October 18, 2024

Each year, hundreds of applicants from around the world vie for a chance to compete in the prestigious Naumburg Competition. Current CCM freshman Miriam K. Smith, a student of CCM Professor Alan Rafferty, has qualified to compete among some of the best cellists from around the world in the 2024 International Cello Competition, which takes place October 15-20 in New York City. At just 17, Smith is the youngest of the 39 competitors.

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Climate change, health impacts are focuses of new UC research center

October 17, 2024

The University of Cincinnati has received a $4 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to fund the new Cincinnati Center for Climate and Health. The grant will support research into how climate change impacts human health. The new center has been featured in local news reports

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What do students learn in a class about Taylor Swift?

October 16, 2024

As of fall 2024, the University of Cincinnati offered three courses on the topic of Taylor Swift's musical talent and life philosophies. Academics say that the courses are relatable to a young student body and the study of popular culture makes teaching and learning enjoyable.

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Now streaming: CCM’s season-opening performance of Mahler’s ‘Resurrection Symphony'

October 16, 2024

The UC College-Conservatory of Music opened its 2024-25 concert series in epic fashion on Saturday, Sept. 21, with a sold out performance of Gustav Mahler’s colossal Symphony No. 2, “Resurrection," in Corbett Auditorium. The entire performance is now available for on-demand streaming below, including opening remarks by new CCM Dean Pete Jutras. This performance of Mahler's Resurrection Symphony features the combined forces of the CCM Philharmonia student orchestra, CCM Chamber Choir, CCM Chorale and UC Choruses, along with alumni guest artists Amanda Woodbury (soprano) and Kayleigh Decker (mezzo-soprano). CCM faculty member Mark Gibson conducts.

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UC to celebrate National Transfer Student Week

October 16, 2024

During National Transfer Student Week (Oct. 21-25), UC is dedicated to highlighting challenges transfer students face, while bringing together the campus community to celebrate the achievements of this unique student population.