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From political science to insurance underwriting

October 22, 2025

A career in insurance wasn’t in the cards for Max Roberts when he started his political science degree at UC, but that was where he landed. “I originally thought I’d pursue law or public policy,” said Roberts. “Political science gave me a strong foundation in critical analysis and communication, skills that turned out to be surprisingly relevant in the insurance world.”

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University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati Children’s awarded $37.2 million grant renewal

October 20, 2025

The Center for Clinical & Translational Science & Training (CCTST), a partnership between the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and Cincinnati Children’s, has received a seven-year, $37.2 million Clinical and Translational Science Award from the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) at the National Institutes of Health.

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From political science to insurance underwriting

October 22, 2025

A career in insurance wasn’t in the cards for Max Roberts when he started his political science degree at UC, but that was where he landed. “I originally thought I’d pursue law or public policy,” said Roberts. “Political science gave me a strong foundation in critical analysis and communication, skills that turned out to be surprisingly relevant in the insurance world.”

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University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati Children’s awarded $37.2 million grant renewal

October 20, 2025

The Center for Clinical & Translational Science & Training (CCTST), a partnership between the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and Cincinnati Children’s, has received a seven-year, $37.2 million Clinical and Translational Science Award from the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) at the National Institutes of Health.

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UC students’ creation on world stage

October 8, 2025

At the Venice Biennale — one of the world’s most influential exhibitions for art and architecture — a three-meter-tall wood installation by University of Cincinnati professor Christoph Klemmt and his students is drawing international attention.

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Charlie Puth mentors CCM student in BIC INKubator Music Contest

October 7, 2025

University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of music (CCM) junior Ava Camaj, a Commercial Music Production major from Northville, Michigan, recently earned the opportunity of a lifetime: being mentored by Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter and producer Charlie Puth through the BIC INKubator Competition.

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UC design student spins a dream co-op

October 7, 2025

Nicholas Namyar spent his summer in New York City helping shape artist brands and producing video content at Columbia Records, a division of Sony. Through UC’s top-ranked co-op program, he turned a passion for music and design into real-world industry experience.

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Science Harvest connects kids with science, one pollinator at a time

October 3, 2025

Walking up to Science Harvest’s booth at the Northside Farmers Market, surrounding their inviting, sparkly craft table, are nothing but kids with smiles. On closer look, the cut-out paper bugs and “pollen” (mac and cheese powder), reveal themselves. Engaging with the kids is Kate Nicole Hoffman, researcher with UCs Center for Public Engagement with Science (PEWS), as she explains to them how pollination works. Science Harvest’s mission is an extension the mission for PEWS, which is to educate the public on science-related topics to benefit everyone. This makes their weekly appearance at the family-friendly Northside Farmers market a perfect match.

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CCM hosts Pulitzer and Grammy Award-winning composer on Oct. 16-18

October 3, 2025

UC College-Conservatory of music celebrates Pulizter and Grammy Award-winning composer Jennifer Higdon during her residency at CCM on Oct. 16-18, 2025. Audiences are invited to experience the music of this contemporary classical composer in a variety of free and ticketed concerts; tickets on sale through the CCM Box Office.

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Photos:“Made You Look” pop-up showcase

September 30, 2025

More than 300 students and community members attended “Made You Look” on Sept. 24, a pop-up retail experience at the Tangeman University Center that showcased UC student creativity in partnership with Champion and the College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP).