UC nationally recognized for innovation in economic engagement
December 21, 2022
For the second consecutive year, the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) has recognized the University of Cincinnati with an Innovation & Economic Prosperity (IEP) Award for exemplary initiatives in education and workforce development.
Groundbreaking UC startup propels aviation safety to new heights
March 7, 2024
Local innovators Chris Kyoochul Lee, Jon Taylor and Huzefa Dossaji, offer a promising new startup solution to revolutionize aircraft ground handling process for enhanced safety. They co-founded Airtrek Robotics, creating an autonomous robot that oversees ground crew tasks like aircraft marshaling and foreign object debris (FOD) management. The technology operates within the aircraft safety envelope, ensuring no person or object is within the restricted perimeter during aircraft maneuvers.
7 reasons to choose Ohio
April 17, 2023
Lots of people love their locale, and for many reasons. It might be the culture, climate, cost of living, easy commute, bustling economy. But few states score high across the board. Which is why Ohio’s story is worth telling.
UC graduate lands dream research role
May 5, 2023
Charting a new course in her major, a University of Cincinnati alumna, Haley Rich, ultimately paved the way to her dream job with Kaleidoscope Innovation. This spring, Rich obtained her Bachelor of Science in industrial design from the College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP). She credited her career opportunity with the Blue Ash, Ohio, company with her experiences as a UC NEXT Innovation Scholar (NIS).
How UC capstones drive value for businesses
December 14, 2022
At the University of Cincinnati, capstones have the potential to turn theory into action, transforming business problems into solutions. Through these and other academic initiatives, corporate partners in UC’s 1819 Innovation Hub connect with students and recruit top graduates.
Will you be my player 2?
February 13, 2023
The best gifts are those you can experience together. Gamers at the University of Cincinnati Esports Innovation Lab (ESL), located at the 1819 Innovation Hub, agree that playing video games with your significant other is a terrific way to relax, have fun and spend quality time with that special someone in your life.
Next Innovation Scholars immerse themselves in Silicon Valley culture
October 24, 2023
At the University of Cincinnati, the educational journey is not just about acquiring knowledge — it's about immersion. For students in the NEXT Innovation Scholars (NIS) program, that immersive approach took the form of a trip to Silicon Valley in California this fall.
UC student says ‘game on’ in Bioré challenge
February 21, 2023
University of Cincinnati student Yale Miller applied his acquired knowledge to tackle a real-world challenge for global brand Bioré, a facial care brand in the Kao USA portfolio. A computer science major, Miller is working toward his Bachelor of Science degree in 2026.
Venture Lab, Center for Entrepreneurship merge to boost innovation
December 1, 2022
The UC Venture Lab and the UC Center for Entrepreneurship will merge into a single unit. The newly integrated team will be led by Kate Harmon, executive director of the Center for Entrepreneurship and the El and Elaine Bourgraf Director of Entrepreneurship.