Alumni

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

Sphere dome in Las Vegas

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

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Adrienne Doctor (center) preparing to lead the band during a wreath laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

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

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February

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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

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Four alumni seized the opportunity to start their own businesses. Photo/Provided

Leading the Way

Nurse entrepreneurs of color make possibility a reality

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March

Adrienne Doctor (center) preparing to lead the band during a wreath laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

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

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April

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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

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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

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May

Adrienne Doctor (center) preparing to lead the band during a wreath laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

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

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Alexandria Anderson in front of UC's Law School. Photo/Melanie Schefft

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

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June

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"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

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July

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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

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Hands in a unity circle. Credit/Hannah Busing on Unsplash

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

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August

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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

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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

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September

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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. 

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October

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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 

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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

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November

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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

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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

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December

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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

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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.”

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