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

July 17, 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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We love ‘Lucy’ — the AI avatar redefining UC tech transfer

July 17, 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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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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Camp aims to empower children, teens who stutter

July 17, 2024

A one-week, evidence-based program for children and teens who stutter at the University of Cincinnati will teach kids to communicate effectively, advocate for themselves and develop confidence about their communication abilities. Camp Dream. Speak. Live., which is coming to Cincinnati for the first time July 22-26, began in 2014 at the University of Texas at Austin. The Arthur M. Blank Center for Stuttering Education and Research at UT expects to serve more than 2,000 children at camps across the United States, Africa, Asia and Europe this year.

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UC Police achieve accreditation for the second time from...

July 17, 2024

The University of Cincinnati Public Safety Department is pleased to announce that the UC Police Division (UCPD) has earned accreditation from the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA) for the second time.

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CCM alum Donald Lawrence to be inducted into Cincinnati Black...

July 16, 2024

UC College-Conservatory of Music alumnus Donald Lawrence is part of the 2024 class of Cincinnati Black Music Walk of Fame inductees. Located at the Banks in downtown Cincinnati, the induction ceremony on July 27 will feature a parade of stars and a free concert by the Zapp Band.

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U.S. stroke survival is improving, but race still plays role

July 16, 2024

U.S. News & World Report, HealthDay and Real Health covered new research from the University of Cincinnati that found overall rates of long-term survival following stroke are improving, but Black individuals experience worse long-term outcomes compared to white individuals.

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Collaborative pianist and vocal coach Kirill Kuzmin joins CCM’s...

July 16, 2024

UC College-Conservatory of Music Interim Dean Jonathan Kregor has announced the addition of Kirill Kuzmin to the college’s faculty of distinguished performing and media arts experts, researchers and educators. A Grammy-nominated collaborative pianist and vocal coach, Kuzmin begins his new role as Associate Professor of Opera/Vocal Coaching on Aug. 15, 2024.

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Presidential challenge to UC: Join Ride Cincinnati to fight...

July 16, 2024

UC President Neville Pinto has again challenged every UC college and unit to send at least one rider to the September 14 Ride Cincinnati event to help fundraise for cancer research and cancer care. UC students ride free. Signup by July 31 for free UC-branded cycling jersey.

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Building potential

July 16, 2024

Unexpected advice led to a new area of interest and growth for Andrew Matthews, leading him to the University of Cincinnati’s College of Engineering and Applied Science, construction management and cooperative education experiences at Turner Construction.

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UC study: Long-term stroke survival improving, but racial...

July 15, 2024

New research from the University of Cincinnati published in the journal Neurology found long-term survival rates following acute ischemic strokes are improving, but Black individuals experience worse long-term outcomes compared to white individuals.

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How to deal with workers' summer slumps

July 15, 2024

A summer slump featuring a loss in the quantity and quality of work is common, and instead of fretting about it, organizations should just roll with it, a University of Cincinnati business professor told Orlando, Florida-based WKMG's Breakfast With Bridgett. Scott Dust, PhD, the Fealy Family Chair in Entrepreneurship and an associate professor in the Department of Management at the Carl H. Lindner College of Business, said summertime changes people's psyches.

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Students organize to shake up Parkinson's care model

July 15, 2024

University of Cincinnati student and Parkinson's Together founder Mallika Desai joined the Parkinson's Experience Podcast to discuss the nonprofit's origins and multidisciplinary mission to meet the needs of patients in their community.

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New Carnegie classification focuses on leadership

July 15, 2024

Inside Higher Ed features the new Carnegie Elective Classification for Leadership for Public Purpose. The University of Cincinnati is among 25 schools with the designation. .Institutions in this classification are trying to take deliberate steps to foster leadership across campus that transcends parties and political positions and aligns with the well-being of society.

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Immersed in learning

July 15, 2024

The UC College of Nursing is transforming curriculum into immersive virtual reality experiences, providing students with more engaging, hands-on, and equitable learning.

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Heat waves in the U.S. kill more people in their homes than...

July 12, 2024

Tasha Turner-Bicknell, an associate professor in the UC College of Nursing, spoke with the Cincinnati Enquirer for a story about heat-related deaths. Many people are dying within their homes during periods of excessive heat and lack of air conditioning is a factor.

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Ohio board rejects medical marijuana for autism

July 12, 2024

Cleveland.com highlighted decisions from the State Medical Board of Ohio rejecting autism and female orgasmic difficulty disorder as conditions for its medical marijuana program, following testimony from experts including the University of Cincinnati's Craig Erickson.

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The benefits of sabbaticals

July 12, 2024

There's a strong business case for sabbaticals, Marianne Lewis, the dean of the University of Cincinnati's Carl H. Lindner College of Business, said during a discussion on WVXU's Cincinnati Edition.

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UC's IDD Education Center connects students with in-college...

July 12, 2024

The recent hiring of Dana Laster to the marketing and recruitment office of University of Cincinnati's College of Education, Criminal Justice, Human Services, and Information Technology (CECH) marks a first-ever internship to in-college employment through the college's TAP program. The pipeline from paid student intern to university staff member serves as a pilot case for potential future hirings in the college and university at large.

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Laboratory safety symposium coming to UC

July 12, 2024

The University of Cincinnati’s College of Arts and Sciences is partnering with the Lab Safety Institute to offer the Safer Science Summit July 22-26. The three-day STEAM Safer Science Summit will of educators and administrators K-12 an opportunity to keep up with the latest on chemical management, laboratory safety, regulatory compliance, hazard identification, legal aspects of safety and much more. Chemistry professor and A&S dean James Mack says the partnership and summit are designed to offer STEAM educators instruction and education about keeping students safe while they perform experiments. “Safety is always first,” Mack says. “We want to make sure our K-12 teachers have the equipment they need to be safe. People can get cut, or lose their sight, and spills can happen, especially when you’re dealing with chemicals.” The Laboratory Safety Institute, a non-profit educational institute, has been providing safety courses and consulting for chemical labs worldwide for the last 40 years. Its courses have been taught to more than 100,000 people in 30 countries, across industries from high-tech to government, and academia to medicine. The event is free, and educators who enroll can receive continuing education credits. Sign up here.

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AI startup firm partners with 1819 to accelerate technology

July 12, 2024

Matthew Sias founded Innovation Acceleration, a tech startup partner of the University of Cincinnati’s 1819 Innovation Hub, to help companies increase efficiency by incorporating generative AI and machine learning into their business processes.

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Shedding light on post-incarceration syndrome

July 12, 2024

University of Cincinnati researcher Rachael Nolan and justice advocate Chazidy Robinson are collaborating to learn more about post-incarceration syndrome and implementing programs to help those experiencing its effects.

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UC computer science engineer works to improve AI explainability

July 12, 2024

Inspired by the desire to improve and advance the world of artificial intelligence, Nkechi Jennifer Akinwale has taken advantage of every available opportunity at the University of Cincinnati. Along with a dedication to her field, Akinwale has a deep-rooted dedication to the mentorship of young girls in STEM. She has mentored numerous undergraduate and K-12 students in various programs to share her knowledge and experience as a PhD student. Recently, she was named Graduate Student Engineer of the Month by the College of Engineering and Applied Science.

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‘Even worse than fentanyl’: Dangerous new drug takes lives in...

July 11, 2024

Tasha Turner-Bicknell, associate professor in the UC College of Nursing, spoke with Local 12 News and The Cincinnati Enquirer for stories about the dangers of nitazenes, strong synthetic opioids developed as alternatives to morphine, but never released to the public due to the high potential for overdose.

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9 tips for aspiring student entrepreneurs

July 11, 2024

Balancing being a student and an entrepreneur isn’t for the faint of heart. Here are some tips for student entrepreneurs from the University of Cincinnati to help them succeed.

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Lindner launches AI in Business graduate certificate

July 11, 2024

The Carl H. Lindner College of Business at the University of Cincinnati has announced the addition of an Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Business graduate certificate, which focuses on empowering students with the means to leverage AI platforms for developing solutions to business problems.

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UC student aims to make AI more explainable, trustworthy

July 11, 2024

Artificial intelligence systems have quickly advanced and can answer just about any question, but how they come to their decisions often isn't understood, even by the people who create the AI. Lynn Pickering, a University of Cincinnati alumna who is working on her PhD at UC, wants to make sure AI is used safely and responsibly. She wants people to be able to review how AI models come to their answers and ensure humans have opportunities to make final decisions, not the machines.

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Award-winning filmmaker Drew Thomas joins CCM’s faculty

July 10, 2024

UC College-Conservatory of Music Interim Dean Jonathan Kregor has announced the addition of Drew Thomas, MFA, to the college’s faculty of distinguished performing and media arts experts, researchers and educators. A director, cinematographer and filmmaker with decades of industry experience, Thomas begins his new role as Assistant Professor of Film and Television Production on Aug. 15, 2024.

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UC students: Enroll now for CCM's fall 2024 arts electives

July 10, 2024

UC’s College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) offers dozens of different general studies and arts elective courses in fall 2024. These credit-granting courses are open to all UC students and cover a wide range of topics including dance, movies and media, music and theatre arts!

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UC welcomes its newest Bearcats

July 10, 2024

More than 7,500 new students with their families visit the University of Cincinnati between May and mid-July to get a campus tour, meet with faculty, staff and students from various colleges and hear more about college life. Fox 19 spoke with these new Bearcats and their families for a segment on new student orientation.

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