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.
Ibrahim Tahiru
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BearcatGPT AI platform now available to all UC faculty and staff
December 9, 2025
University of Cincinnati Digital Technology Solutions is excited to announce that BearcatGPT, the university’s private, secure AI platform, is now available to all UC faculty and staff.
‘Designer drug’ shows early neuroprotective signal in acute ischemic stroke
October 28, 2025
Medscape highlighted new trial results led by the University of Cincinnati's Eva Mistry that found an experimental drug shows promise in protecting injured brain cells for patients with acute ischemic stroke.
Meet the young talent reshaping Cincinnati’s startup scene
October 28, 2025
Five University of Cincinnati students were honored for their impactful entrepreneurship on the Cincy Inno Under 25 list. We’ll explain what makes each student – and their startup – stand out.
UC Board votes to fund design for YMCA renovation
October 28, 2025
At its October 28, 2025 meeting, the University of Cincinnati Board of Trustees approved $5 million in funding to complete all design and pre-construction services required to renovate the interior of a former YMCA building located at 270 Calhoun Street.
Is menstrual fluid ‘the most overlooked opportunity’ in women’s health?
October 27, 2025
The Guardian recently reported that period blood has long been thought of as ‘stinky and useless’, but startups are exploring using the fluid to test for a wide range of health conditions — including endometriosis.
Tackling children’s health
October 27, 2025
Randi Bates, assistant professor in the UC College of Nursing, focuses on advancing childhood health and wellbeing in her research. This month she was honored with a Crane Excellence in Early Childhood Award from The Ohio State University. Bates is also the recipient of the 2025 Distinguished Nurse Researcher Award from Mount St. Joseph University.
What is squalane, and how does it work to moisturize skin?
October 27, 2025
The University of Cincinnati's Kelly Dobos was featured in a Women's Health article discussing squalane, an ingredient being increasingly used in moisturizing skincare products.
Blood Cancer Healing Center a national model for collaborative design and construction
October 27, 2025
Representatives from the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center, UC Health, Champlin | EOP and Skanska shared lessons learned and best practices for designing and constructing comprehensive health care facilities following the opening of the Cancer Center’s Blood Cancer Healing Center.
UC Foundation reveals 2025 philanthropy winners
October 27, 2025
The University of Cincinnati Foundation recognized its Outstanding Philanthropic Volunteer Award honorees at the George Rieveschl Recognition Dinner on Oct. 23, 2025.
UC team unveils Wyandot Removal Trail across Ohio
October 24, 2025
Rebecca Wingo, an associate professor of history and director of the public history program in the University of Cincinnati’s College of Arts and Sciences, is featured in a WVXU story about new historical markers honoring the Wyandot people—the last Indigenous nation forcibly removed from Ohio.
Cincinnati Law’s commitment to student success reflected in strong bar exam results
October 24, 2025
The University of Cincinnati College of Law recorded a bar passage rate of 83%, making us third in the state.
Michigan conversion therapy ban under review from Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals
October 24, 2025
Bloomberg Law speaks with Ryan Thoreson, associate professor in the University of Cincinnati College of Law, about the US Sixth Circuit examining a ban on conversion therapy in Michigan.
Presidential Podcast: Neville Pinto featured in 'Beyond the Title'
October 24, 2025
UC President Neville Pinto was a special guest on the 'Beyond The Title' Podcast hosted by Bearcast Media.
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New federal work safety agency chiefs to balance rulemaking, policy changes
October 23, 2025
Bloomberg Law speaks with Anne Lofaso, professor in the University of Cincinnati College of Law, about policy changes new agency heads are confronting at the US Department of Labor.