Alumni

Alumni Association News

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Engineering smarter heart diagnostics

September 10, 2025

Israel Ajiboye has a passion for physics, engineering, and solving the world's biomedical challenges. After earning his bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering at the University of Lagos in Nigeria, he came to the United States to further his education by pursuing a PhD. It was at the University of Cincinnati where he found a deep interest in applying engineering principles to improve healthcare outcomes. Recently, he was named Graduate Student Engineer of the Month by the College of Engineering and Applied Science.

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Neuroscience researcher earns doctorate while teaching full-time

September 10, 2025

Julia Hoyda worked full-time as a science teacher for the last two years of her doctoral neuroscience program at the University of Cincinnati. She says the combination of research and teaching has made her a better science communicator and fueled her passion to continue educating the next generation of scientists.

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Celebrating 35 Years of Lifelong Learning

September 9, 2025

Celebrate 35 years of lifelong learning with the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at the University of Cincinnati. Discover its rich history, diverse courses, and vibrant community for adults aged 50+. with a diverse curriculum and vibrant social opportunities, standing as a beacon for lifelong learning. Discover how this pioneering program, supported by the Bernard Osher Foundation, continues to enrich lives through nearly 200 courses each term, unique trips, and engaging events.

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Want hands-on experience? Build a car

September 9, 2025

Celebrating 50 years at UC, Bearcats Baja is recruiting students in business and design to help the team with its competitive off-road vehicle.

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How redrawing congressional districts can affect results

September 8, 2025

Spectrum News talks to UC Professor David Niven about Ohio's congressional map which Republicans drew to give themselves the best chance of winning more seats. Ohio voters rejected a ballot measure to have an independent commission draw the voting map.

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University Honors Program connects students to original research

September 8, 2025

Nikita Minhas, a second-year student at the University of Cincinnati, did not expect that her time as a Health Sciences major and Chemistry minor would include research on the heyday of science-fiction pulp magazines. But when one of the University Honors Program’s signature research opportunities, UHP Discover, matched her with Dr. Gary Weissman’s ongoing project on the intertwined histories of science fiction and World War II, Minhas embarked on a summer of archival investigation.

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CCM ranks seventh in top 10 most represented colleges on Broadway

September 8, 2025

The University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music has once again been named as one of Playbill’s “Big 10.” Ranked as one of the top star-producing institutions in the nation, CCM was represented by at least 39 alumni performing on Broadway stages during the 2024-25 season according to Playbill's coverage.

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Clearing up misconceptions about nurses

September 8, 2025

Dr. Lindsday Davis, interim chair of the advanced practice department at the UC College of Nursing, speaks with Think TV for the digital content series, The American Graduate: Jobs Explained.