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UC biologists unlock secrets of beetle’s amazing vision

March 20, 2024

Researchers at the University of Cincinnati have found that sunburst diving beetles need water to develop and maintain their sharp vision. And understanding the foundations of this mechanism could shed light on our own vision deficits.

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MSN, Neurology Live highlight UC Parkinson's trial results

March 19, 2024

MSN and Neurology Live covered the results of a phase 3 trial co-led by a University of Cincinnati researcher that found Parkinson’s disease medication delivered through an infusion pump is safe and effective at reducing symptoms for longer periods of time.

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CCM announces 2024 Opera Scholarship Competition winners

March 13, 2024

Twenty-two current and incoming students competed for six full-tuition scholarships and $62,500 in additional awards during CCM's 2024 Opera Scholarship Competition. Since its inauguration in 1976, this annual competition welcomes current and incoming CCM voice students to compete for scholarships and cash prizes. A panel of judges composed of opera industry professionals selects each year’s class of prizewinners. Six students won awards in this year’s competition, which was conducted Saturday, March 9, 2024, in CCM’s Corbett Auditorium.

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UC selects executive director to lead new Portman Center

March 13, 2024

UC has appointed Andrew Lewis, an associate professor in the department of political science, as the permanent executive director of the Portman Center for Policy Solutions. Officially opened on Oct. 23, 2023, the Portman Center for Policy Solutions is located in the School of Public and International Affairs in UC’s College of Arts and Sciences. Its mission is to encourage individuals, regardless of their political views, to find common ground and solve problems in the political sphere. “I think it is critically important to find a way forward for this country, the campus community, and the city of Cincinnati,” Lewis said. “We can demonstrate that real, important work can get done by people with different ideological outlooks.” Through academic programming, research, and seminars with political figures at the local, state, and federal levels, the center provides an educational platform for comprehensive civic discussions. It also offers student fellowships, scholarships, and internship opportunities to cultivate the next generation of leaders, enhancing their education and fostering the ability to engage in bipartisan conversations and decision-making.