Tangeman University Center

Tangeman University Center (TUC) and Steger Student Life Center (SSLC) are located in the center of UC’s main campus on MainStreet, the pedestrian walkway that starts at University Pavilion and extends to University Avenue. Read about the beginnings of the student center and how it has changed through the years. Every day, thousands of students, UC employees and visitors enjoy all that the building has to offer. It's THE place to eat, shop, study and meet.

 

How's your appetite?

There is no shortage of options for satisfying your appetite in TUC! From grab-and-go, treats and beverages to popular brands and meal plan dining, there's lots of variety, too!

 

Shop for books and gear

UC Bookstores have the largest selection of UC apparel and fan gear anywhere! And true to its name, has the course materials students need for academic success, plus the latest tech. 

Get together at TUC

Whether you're planning a casual business meeting, conference or formal banquet, TUC is the perfect venue. Check out Great Hall, the meeting rooms, cinema and atrium before you select your venue.

Students will find plenty of study space in TUC, as well! Comfortable furniture features power sources throughout levels 3 and 4, and groups gather frequently in the food court to study. When they need more privacy for a study group, meeting rooms that aren't reserved can be requested On Demand.

 

Open to everyone!

Everyone is welcome in TUC! If you're new to campus and need directions, check the Visiting TUC page. Check our floor plans for service locations, or stop by the MainStreet Connection Center for information.

2766 UC MainStreet | Cincinnati, OH 45221  

Information | 513-556-2831 | mainstreet@uc.edu
Schedule a Room or Event
| 513-558-1810 | event.services@uc.edu

 

Recent News

1

Baylee Schmitt crocheted the childhood bedroom she shared with...

January 17, 2025

UC employee Baylee Schmitt featured in The Boston Globe for her art works made out of yarn.. Schmitt earned her master’s of fine arts degree at Miami University and now manages the University of Cincinnati printmaking lab at the University of Cincinnati’s College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning (DAAP) and teaches there as well.

2

From Punchline to Pride: An Ohio class on the history of Queer

January 16, 2025

In an interview with The Buckeye Flame, a publication that amplifies the voices of LGBTQ+ Ohioans to support community and civic empowerment, UC adjunct professor Nicholas Belperio describes the impact of a class he teaches titled “Queer TV.”

3

Answering questions about bird flu

January 15, 2025

The first reported human death from the bird flu virus in the U.S. came last week in Louisiana. While there is no sign the virus is spreading from person to person, Carl Fichtenbaum, MD, world renowned infectious diseases professor and vice chair for clinical research in the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, recently discussed prevention, transmission and preparedness on Cincinnati Edition on WVXU.

Debug Query for this