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UC IT student is set to graduate one year after completing high school

April 17, 2026

By taking College Credit Plus classes as a high schooler, Gage Sweet was able to complete most of his bachelor of science in information technology degree before graduating from West Clermont High School. Now, one year after receiving his high school diploma, Sweet is graduating with his BSIT from University of Cincinnati.

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A day of hoops and fun supports families impacted by homelessness

April 6, 2026

CPS All-Star Showcase returned to UC’s Fifth Third Arena, Saturday, April 4, highligting the partnership between Cincinnati Public Schools and the University of Cincinnati. Local media covered the daylong sports event which showcased some Cincinnati's finest high school athletes. Proceeds from the event benefited Project Connect.

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CCM Summer presents Film Scoring Summit for high school students

March 30, 2026

Do you have a favorite film music theme? Have you ever wondered how film scores come to life? Discover the art of film scoring during the one-day Film Scoring Summit at UC's College-Conservatory of Music (CCM). Led by Professor Jasmine Guo, the Film Scoring Summit is a free event for rising 10th-12th grade students. Participants will delve into the magic of music in film, experiment with scoring and learn about CCM's Commercial Music Production (CMP) program. The Summit ends with a tour of CCM's recording studios and a Q&A session with faculty.

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UC hosts CPS All-Star Showcase

March 20, 2026

The University of Cincinnati is partnering with Cincinnati Public Schools to host the fifth annual CPS All-Star Showcase event set for noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, April 4, in Fifth Third Arena.

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UC gives students a taste of college life

March 17, 2026

The University of Cincinnati will welcome 80 rising juniors and seniors from rural communities across the Ohio River Valley for UC Futures: Rural & Small-Town Scholars Summer Program, being held June 15-17, 2026.

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Co-op offers chance to experience a career in manufacturing

February 9, 2026

William Walker, a second-year chemical engineering major at the University of Cincinnati, discusses his first cooperative education experience at American Rheinmetall. Walker is a graduate of Walnut Hills High School in Cincinnati and a Marian Spencer Scholar.

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Affording college and how students loans are changing

February 5, 2026

Jack Miner, vice provost for enrollment management at the University of Cincinnati, spoke with WVXU's Cincinnati Edition for a segment on college affordability. Miner discussed the recently launched Bearcats Affordability Grant and changes in the federal government's Saving on Valuable Education (SAVE) plan.

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Removing Barriers to Higher Education

January 8, 2026

Cincinnati media covered the rollout of the Bearcats Affordability Grant which provides a pathway to tuition-free college for students of families who make less than $75,000 per year and are residents of the state of Ohio.

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UC launches Bearcats Affordability Grant

January 7, 2026

The University of Cincinnati is making college more attainable for students across Ohio with the creation of the Bearcats Affordability Grant. The new grant will provide a pathway to tuition-free college for students of families who make less than $75,000 per year. Beginning in fall 2026, the Bearcats Affordability Grant will cover the remaining cost of tuition for Ohio residents who are Pell eligible.

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Celebrating the newest Bearcats on Decision Day

December 11, 2025

The University of Cincinnati admits its newest Bearcats for Fall 2026. Interest in the university is at an all-time high with more than 35,000 applicants for admission. Decision Day was also a time to celebrate 10 new Marian Spencer Scholarship recipients.