January 19, 2022
Filmed in July 2021, UC’s episode is a crash-course in being a Bearcat, starring a few of the university’s best and brightest students and alumni. Some are lifelong Cincinnatians; others are from across the globe. But they’re all excited to show viewers why they've called UC home: From its beautiful spaces and state-of-the-art facilities to co-op and campus life.
July 22, 2021
Five former University of Cincinnati athletes and one current second-year student prepare to compete in the 2021 Tokyo Olympics in July and August, representing four nations in five athletic competitions. Former Bearcats include Annette Echikunwoke, hammer throw (Nigeria); Vanessa Gilles, women's soccer (Canada); Nate Fish, baseball (Israel); Jordan Thompson, volleyball (U.S.) and Lewis Johnson (NBC Sports TV broadcaster). Lawrence Sapp, second-year UC student will compete in the Paralympic swim competition in late August.
December 1, 2021
Sports Illustrated featured the rise of the University of Cincinnati Bearcats football team, which is undefeated in regular season play for the second consecutive year and ranked No. 4 by the College Football Playoff selection committee. The article touts the connection between the tireless work ethic of the team and the university’s 115-year-old cooperative education (co-op) program.
September 28, 2023
The Associated Press reports that four Big 12 newbies saw ticket and merchandise sales soar along with new donation records. UC Foundation VP Steve Rosenfeld told AP that philanthropy to UC athletics has quadrupled since 2013.
August 31, 2022
Sports Illustrated featured University of Cincinnati alumnus and Indianapolis Colts NFL football player Alec Pierce. While at UC, Pierce was a standout wide receiver for Bearcats Football. He graduated in December 2021 with a mechanical engineering degree.
February 6, 2024
He's a legendary NFL tight end, a proud Cincinnati Bearcat, and Taylor Swift's boyfriend. Here's everything you need to know about Travis Kelce.
April 5, 2024
Cincinnati's Flying Pig Marathon ranks No. 1 in USA Today’s 10Best list of top-rated marathon, beating out 20 other marathons across the country. The list highlights the race’s fun pig theme, its scenic 26.2-mile route along the Ohio River through diverse neighborhoods across Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, and a post-race party with pizza and beer.
May 6, 2024
University of Cincinnati students won championships in the 2024 Flying Pig Marathon, including the women's marathon and men's and women's half marathons, the Cincinnati Enquirer reported.
May 31, 2024
The Bearcat mascot is probably the most recognizable ambassador for goodwill and school spirit at the University of Cincinnati. The term “UC Bearcat” dates back to 1914 and seems to have first appeared in the campus newspaper following a football game between UC and the University of Kentucky Wildcats. The Cincinnati Enquirer recounts the tradition.
August 21, 2023
The University of Cincinnati is anticipating a record fall enrollment with a projected 50,500 students. The growth represents a 5.39% increase and reflects the university's core values around academic excellence, access and inclusion, and affordability.