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Why jumping spiders mimic wasps

July 25, 2025

In nature's game of survival and attraction, appearances can deceive. University of Cincinnati biologists found that even artificial intelligence mistakes spiders for wasps. The question is why spiders would want to look like their predators.

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What is geography?

July 25, 2025

If you like working with data analytics, traveling, or have an interest in why things are where, then there is a place in Geography for you. “If you say ‘Geography,’ most people think of the category on Jeopardy or memorizing their state capitals. Of course, that's very important too,” said Kevin Raleigh, UC’s Department Head of Geography, as well as the Interim Director of European Studies. “Geography looks at why things are important where.” The different uses of geographical knowledge have evolved but never lessened. Now that geographers have identified most, if not all, of the places on earth, they have the freedom to apply this knowledge to real world issues.

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UC researchers help create national registry for adaptive athletes

July 25, 2025

Spectrum News spoke with members of UC's adaptive track and field team, coach Jacob Counts and researcher MeMe Earnest-Stanley about a new national collaboration co-led by UC that is spearheading research and wellness programming with the goal of improving care for adaptive athletes.

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Meet the ‘Triplets in Tech’: Chad, Lee and Neil Aronson

July 24, 2025

Born and raised in Akron, Ohio, Chad, Lee and Neil Aronson, Bus ’01, were initiated into the business world as grade schoolers — and the triplet brothers haven’t looked back since. Separated in age by mere minutes, the San Francisco-based trio have enduring personal and professional bonds.

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UC scholarship recipients and donor enjoy bond

July 24, 2025

On a bright spring day at the University of Cincinnati’s Uptown Campus, Kim Dobbs, BSED ’78, and a group of students greet each other with smiles and hugs. They chat about summer plans and a shared appreciation for Mexican food. These student-athletes benefit from scholarships created by Kim and her late husband, Robert (Bob) Dobbs, BBA ’76, MBA ’88. In 2024, Dobbs made a planned gift supporting four scholarships for student-athletes on UC’s dance team, women’s tennis, the volleyball team and UC cheerleaders. These scholarships have supported 15 students since their inception. Dobbs has been giving to the university since 1978.

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Innovating flag football with WIN WIN Athletics

July 23, 2025

Geoff Baldwin, the creator and owner of WIN WIN Athletics, fused his design expertise with his passion for sports to tackle common challenges athletes face. He used his creativity to fix the design flaws often found in traditional flag football gear.

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Inside CCM’s XR Studio: where Media Production students experience the future of virtual production

July 22, 2025

Enjoy an inside look at the Virtual Production Studio class offered in CCM's new Extended Reality (XR) Studio. The Media Production Division class is taught by instructor and CCM alumnus Joseph Maiocco (BFA Media Production, '06). CCM's XR Studio is a performing and media arts lab space that allows physical performance to take place in an immersive virtual environment via its 16x10 foot LED wall and a positional camera tracking system that works with 3D creation tools like Unreal Engine to render the digital scenery in real time.

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CCM welcomes new dance faculty member Hee Ra Yoo

July 22, 2025

UC College-Conservatory of Music Dean Pete Jutras has announced the appointment of Hee Ra Yoo as CCM's new Assistant Professor of Dance. Her faculty appointment officially begins on Aug. 15, 2025. An international dance teacher and choreographer, Yoo founded the New York contemporary dance company “Yoo and Dancers.”

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Jet engine-powered growth in southwest Ohio’s small towns

July 21, 2025

The Cincinnati Business Courier recently reported that manufacturing giant GE Aerospace plans to invest over $100 million into its southwest Ohio facilities this year. According to the Courier, the investment is likely to create new jobs and drive economic growth between Cincinnati and Dayton.