Alumni News Roundup: 2024
Over the past year, UC Alumni have made headlines! Join us as we take a look back at 2024 and highlight some of the amazing alumni stories that made UC news this year✨.
Below is just a snapshot of all the incredible alumni stories told in 2024 — want more? You can keep up with all alumni news!
January
The Sphere in Las Vegas. Photo by Rich Fury/Sphere Entertainment.
Viva Las Vegas: Alums create sights and sounds at The Sphere
CCM Sound and lighting design alumni work behind the scenes at groundbreaking venue
Adrienne Doctor (center) preparing to lead the band during a wreath laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Photo/provided.
CCM alumna achieves historic first in renowned military band
Adrienne Doctor speaks on successes, dedication and overcoming hardships
February
Jim Grau, center, with UC and UC Foundation leaders. Left to right: Marianne Lewis, Grau, John Cunningham. Second row: Peter Landgren, Jennifer Barlow, Jane Sojka, Lauren Jacquot, Steve Rosfeld.
A motivated seller: Fond memories of UC inspires alum to support future Bearcats
Gift will suppport Center for Professional Selling, Lindner Business Honors and UC Athletics
Four alumni seized the opportunity to start their own businesses. Photo/Provided
March
André Eanes Speaks at UC's annual Society of Sport Leaders Symposium. He was a part of the first graduate class of the Sport Administration Program. Photo/provided.
From buckets to business: UC alum scores big in athelete management
Behind the scenes with André Eanes, co-owner of A&A Management
April
UC Alumni Mural located at 1430 Vine St.
OTR mural centerpiece of 'big' celebration of UC alumni
New downtown artwork salutes 18 alumni award recipients who personify UC success
Ed, Travis, Donna and Jason Kelce celebrate the brothers' impromptu graduation ceremony. Photo/Isabella Marley
Jason and Travis Kelce take Cincinnati to 'New Heights'
Cincy heroes, Skyline Chili, surprises abound on an unforgettable night at UC
May
UC alum Harrison Fowler with his wife in Madrid. Photo/Provided
UC grad turns humanities degree into entrepreneurial success
Study abroad leads A&S alum to found company in Madrid
Alexandria Anderson in front of UC's Law School. Photo/Melanie Schefft
From student-athlete to OIP advocate
How scholarships, determination paved the way to UC Law school and the Ohio Innocence Project
June
"I have to pinch myself every day when I wake up," DAAP alum Charley Hudak says of his spot on Tiger Woods' creative team for the golfer's new brand, Sun Day Red. Photo/provided
Bearcat alums become Tiger's footwear designers
A degree in industrial design from DAAP led two UC alumni to the design team for Sun Day Red
July
UC College-Conservatory of Music alumnus Donald Lawrence is part of the 2024 class of Cincinnati Black Music Walk of Fame inductees.
CCM alum Donald Lawrence to be inducted into Cincinnati Black Music Walk of Fame
The induction ceremony on July 27 celebrates the 1-year anniversary of the Walk of Fame at the Banks
Hands in a unity circle. Credit/Hannah Busing on Unsplash
UC grad makes difference working with homeless youth
How this proud Bearcat found her calling in serving her community
August
UC environmental studies grad Aaliyah Mann with fellow students in the Amazon. Photo/Provided
UC grad finds inspiration in the Amazon and its community
How this Bearcat's study abroad experience shaped her future plans
A student and child at a health clinic. Photo/UC Marketing and Communications
UC grad uses GIS mapping software to reduce health inequities
Karneyium Health uses GIS software and AI to benefit underserved communities
September
Princesa with her sons at the 'Recess in the Stadium' event in 2023. Photo/provided
UC Latino Alumni Network's first volunteer leader has traveled far, in distance and life
It was a long way from her family’s cherry farm in Prosser, Wash., to the University of Cincinnati campus.
October
UC alumnus Tom Tsuchiya works on a plaque for the Cincinnati Reds' tribute to the 1869 Red Stockings in this 2017 file photo. Photo/Joseph Fuqua II/UC
Sculptor of Pete Rose statue talks about hit king's legacy
UC Classics grad's work can be found across Cincinnati, nation
CCM alum John Holiday gives Tiny Desk Concert
WATCH: CCM alum John Holiday gives Tiny Desk Concert
CCM Voice alumnus performs a 20-minute concert for NPR's Tiny Desk
November
Chelsea Lovelace, manager of cyber threat intelligence at RTX, smiles while standing outside. Photo/CECH Marketing
UC alum finds success in a career spanning military service, corporate positions
Chelsea Lovelace leveraged education to pursue cyber analysis roles
Bowen and Finn Alexy after graduating from the University of Cincinnati. Photo/Finn Alexy
UC graduates strike gold as leaders of precious metals company
The Alexy brothers are in their early 20s, but they've already found success as businessmen
December
After decades of working at NASA, John McCullough was honored with the Herman Schneider Distinguished Alumni Award from UC. Photo/Provided
UC alumnus honored for decades of work with NASA
John McCullough was drawn to UC by the reowned aerospace engineering program
Ejiro E. Agoba performing. Photo/Provided
'Boldly Defining Next': A poem by UC grad for UC Alumni
Alumnus recently wrote and performed a poem dedicated to his fellow Bearcat alumni titled “Boldly Defining Next.”