June 16, 2021
Recent events have reawakened Americans to the tragedy of long-suffered racial injustice. And as the University of Cincinnati marks Juneteenth -- a celebration of the emancipation of enslaved African Americans at the end of the Civil War -- alumni and donors rightly wonder: What can I do?
June 16, 2021
By Olive Collins Niesz Maija Zummo has lived the dream of every journalism student: She rose in the ranks of the publication that gave her a start as an intern to become its editor-in-chief. Since she graduated in 2006 from the University of Cincinnati’s College of Arts and Sciences with a degree in journalism, Zummo has become one of the best-known voices in Cincinnati journalism as editor-in-chief of Cincinnati’s alt-weekly publication, CityBeat. “Maija arrived at UC with a virtual suitcase full of skills, the creativity of polished poet, and the gumption and confidence to go after her dreams,” says Jenny Wohlfarth, UC educator journalism professor. Studying journalism wasn’t part of Zummo’s plans when she enrolled at UC. She intended to study Classics for her undergraduate degree and attend veterinary school for her graduate degree. Then she took a newswriting and reporting course and promptly fell in love with journalism.
June 15, 2021
University of Cincinnati's Venture Lab helps successfully launch the novel "Filmatick" TV, film pre-production program onto market. Mike Gasaway, former director of Nickelodeon's "Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius" and creator of "Filmatick" is also making an impact as assistant professor of UC's Digital Media Collaborative program, sharing his expertise and program with more than 300 UC students.
June 14, 2021
A new podcast (School, Stage & Screen) created by UC College-Conservatory of Music alumni takes listeners inside the entertainment industry with stories and advice from Broadway performers, television actors, movie producers, make-up artists and more.
June 11, 2021
UC alum Mallorie Thomas seeks to get people out of prison who should not be there. She admits it’s a big goal, but it’s one she has pursued ever since her donor-funded fellowship at the Ohio Innocence Project at the University of Cincinnati.
June 11, 2021
Former University of Cincinnati volleyball player Jordan Thompson was selected for the 2020 U.S. Olympic Women's Indoor Volleyball Team which will compete at the Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan.
June 9, 2021
When Kelly Hollatz graduated from the University of Cincinnati in 2006 as communication major, she anticipated that she would begin working with Procter & Gamble Co. or perhaps a local pharmaceutical company. Now, 15 years later, Hollatz serves as president and founder of First Star Safety, LLC, in Lockland, Ohio. The company provides safety signs, markers and rentals, as well as professional flaggers to the Tri-state area for construction, local events and any other safety needs.
June 8, 2021
Chase Morris, a College of Arts and Sciences graduate, is UC's 2021 Mr. Bearcat.
June 7, 2021
Becca Costello’s path to on-air reporter for Cincinnati’s WVXU started as young child — sledding down the hill behind the University of Cincinnati Clermont College.
June 4, 2021
UC grad talks about how her time in UC's College of Arts and Sciences set her up for success.