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UC DAAP students lead the way in sustainable rain garden design

October 30, 2024

On a patch of campus at the University of Cincinnati, horticulture students are literally moving the earth to reshape their environment. Students from two horticulture classes planted a rain garden designed to do more than just beautify — a clever fusion of science and nature that will help the campus manage rainwater runoff far more efficiently while encouraging native plants to thrive.

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From scholarships to scalpels

September 20, 2024

In her fourth year at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Kamala Nelson is on the brink of realizing her dream of becoming a surgeon. But her path to this point has been anything but ordinary. It’s been a journey marked by rigorous academic challenges, a passion for helping underserved communities and — perhaps most crucially — the financial support of scholarships that made it all possible.

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A hometown quest for justice

September 13, 2024

As an ambitious a third-year law student at the University of Cincinnati, Nicholas Anderson has taken full advantage of opportunities that align with his passion for public service and social justice, thanks in large part to support from the Nathaniel R. Jones Center for Race, Gender and Social Justice fund.

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We love ‘Lucy’ — the AI avatar redefining UC tech transfer

September 13, 2024

In a visionary leap at the University of Cincinnati, the marriage of artificial intelligence and interactive technology has birthed "Lucy," a Smarthelp AI avatar poised to revolutionize how regional industries engage with UC's tech transfer initiatives.

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Fall fundraisers fuel groundbreaking brain tumor research

Event: October 13, 2024 9:00 AM

When Hannah Hengehold’s father, Brad, was diagnosed with a stage four glioblastoma in February 2023, her world was shaken. But in the wake of his passing a mission emerged and “Brad to the Bone,” was born — a brain tumor research fundraising organization for the University of Cincinnati Gardner Neuroscience Institute. Join the “Cheers for Charity” event on Wed., September 18, at West Side Brewing and the annual “Walk Ahead for Brain Tumor Discoveries” on Sun., October 13.

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A journey of innovation and impact

August 16, 2024

Jamie Dee's pivotal decision to change from biochemistry to industrial design led to the University of Cincinnati as a NEXT Innovation Scholar where she graduated in 2024 with a bachelors degree in industrial design and a minor in computer science — opening opportunities for developing life-changing technology in the world of virtual reality .

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A legacy of love: The inspiring story behind ‘Tony’s Totes’

Event: September 8, 2024 8:00 AM

Now in its 20th year, the annual Sunflower Rev It Up for Parkinson’s WALK/RUN/RIDE for UC's Gardner Neuroscience Institute on Sunday, Sept. 8, is more than just a fundraiser; it’s a living tribute to the resilience and dedication of those affected by Parkinson’s disease. And at the forefront of this effort is a young woman, Cackie Schwanekamp, determined to keep her grandfather’s legacy alive, one tote bag at a time.

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UC’s Makers in Ed program elevates local STEAM educators

July 30, 2024

In a dynamic push to elevate STEAM education across Cincinnati, local educators are embracing cutting-edge skills through the University of Cincinnati’s Makers in Ed initiative. This program, hosted at UC’s state-of-the-art Ground Floor Makerspace in the 1819 Innovation Hub, aims to enhance the capabilities of local educators in hands-on STEAM (science, technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) learning.

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NIS program opens new horizons for international student

July 17, 2024

In his pursuit of physics and a taste for research, Akash Khanikor ventured from his hometown in India's Assam to the University of Cincinnati, drawn by the promise of hands-on exploration early in his undergraduate career as a NEXT Innovation Scholar.

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Bridging creativity and commerce

July 1, 2024

At the University of Cincinnati’s Carl H. Lindner College of Business, Victoria Mrofchak stands out not just for her academic excellence but for her remarkable blend of creativity and business acumen. A fourth-year marketing major with a minor in management and fine arts, scholarships help Mrofchak shape her future at the intersection of art and commerce.