UC identifies Ohioans most at risk of opiate overdose
March 19, 2020
University of Cincinnati geography researchers identified populations most at risk of fatal opiate overdoses in Ohio. They also identified 12 "hot zones" where the rates of fatalities are highest.
UC CECH honors namesake during Women’s History Month
March 20, 2020
In honor of Women’s History Month, the University of Cincinnati College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Service honors the life of Elizabeth Dyer and all of her successes.
UC nursing faculty takes aim at rising maternal morbidity and mortality rates
May 29, 2020
Beth Ann Clayton, associate professor in the UC College of Nursing has been named to the National Quality Forum's Maternal Morbidity and Mortality Committee. Clayton was nominated by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists and will serve as one of 25 health care experts on the committee.
Ohio man who served 45 years in prison finally free, thanks to UC’s OIP
May 5, 2020
Isiah Andrews was wrongfully convicted in 1975 of murdering his wife of just three weeks. It would take more than 45 years and a team of attorneys and students from the Ohio Innocence Project at the University of Cincinnati College of Law to uncover evidence that led to his conviction being overturned.
Writing for justice project transforms into a video series
May 14, 2020
UC students create a YouTube channel called “Stay In, Speak Out,” where students publish their orated speeches for an online audience.
Washington Post: UC’s OIP frees 29th defendant amid COVID-19 scare
May 13, 2020
National and local media are covering the case of Chris Smith, whose conviction for armed robbery was overturned after the Ohio Innocence Project at the University of Cincinnati College of Law intervened in his case.
Cleveland.com: UC OIP exoneree among trio to receive $18M settlement from Cleveland
May 18, 2020
The city of Cleveland will pay an $18 million settlement to Rickey Jackson, Wiley Bridgeman and his brother Kwame Ajamu who spent decades in prison for a murder they did not commit. Jackson was freed in 2014 with the help of the OIP at UC College of Law.