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UC grad harnesses education to support women entrepreneurs

July 17, 2023

Most small business owners struggle to navigate the long and winding road to success, especially entrepreneurs from underrepresented communities. Yet, while an increasing number of banks and nonprofits are creating small business assistance programs, they need help identifying the professionals who could use their support.

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How the Secure Act 2.0 changes your retirement savings

July 12, 2023

The Secure Act 2.0 was signed into law on December 29, 2022. With it comes a host of changes to the retirement landscape which will take place over the next few years. Below is a summary of the most important changes that could affect you whether you’re still saving for retirement or living off your retirement savings.

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More than an award for UC engineering students

July 7, 2023

More than 13 years ago, Jim Goetz, BSEE ’88, anonymously set up an award program benefiting University of Cincinnati College of Engineering and Applied Science students. He quietly named the awards after his beloved grandmother, Mae, and favorite UC professor, Thomas Mantei, PhD, wanting to assist high-achieving students in electrical engineering, computer engineering and computer science programs.

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Young alum pays it forward

July 5, 2023

In the world of college scholarships, talented international students often find themselves sifting through lists of awards and endowments, only to find they are ineligible for most financial grants without a U.S. citizenship. One international DAAP grad, Saakshi Terway, turned these negatives into a positive pathway for others by starting a scholarship fund for international students who face similar financial barriers.

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Big 12 era begins for Bearcats

July 1, 2023

The University of Cincinnati officially entered the Big 12 as a conference member on July 1, 2023. The move has elevated UC’s reputation and exposure both athletically and academically on a national level. One of the premier athletic conferences, the Big 12 is now comprised of 14 institutions after welcoming BYU, UCF, Cincinnati and Houston. The Bearcats will look to reach even greater heights as a member of the Power 5 conference that has seen its teams win 81 team national championships since its inception in 1994.

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Alumnus makes gift to University of Cincinnati LGBTQ Center

June 28, 2023

A University of Cincinnati alumnus has made a $200,000 gift to the university’s LGBTQ Center. Bruce Besanko, A&S ’82, retired Kohl’s chief financial officer, has created the Bruce Besanko Support Fund for the LGBTQ Center. The UC LGBTQ Center enhances the campus community for LGBTQ students and their allies through intentional advocacy, providing a safe space, intersectional programming, and access to culturally relevant resources. The Center has been on campus since 2011. Besanko says he wants to directly impact students who use the center as a resource. His gift will support both operational and direct student support.