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Each year, the UC Alumni Association hosts a celebration to recognize the many contributions and overall excellence of UC alumni in countless fields of endeavor, throughout the world.

Join us in celebrating our 2025 class of honorees and the breakthroughs they have made, individually and collectively. The evening will begin with a celebratory reception followed by dinner and an awards program where you’ll hear inspiring stories of Bearcat alumni success.

Attire: Bearcat Chic
Cocktail/Business Cocktail attire suggested; examples include a full suit, sport coat, or blazer with tie, cocktail dress, skirt or pants with blouse, or pantsuit. Red and black is always encouraged.

Valet Parking
Complimentary valet parking will be available and is located directly in front of Music Hall on Elm Street. 

Congratulations to all our deserving alumni for their many achievements. Read more about the honorees.

William Howard Taft Medal for Notable Achievement
Darrell D. Miller, Esq., CCM ’85

Robert E. Dobbs Distinguished Service Award
Phil D. Collins, Bus ’89 

Marian A. Spencer Mosaic Award
Diana Maria Riva, CCM ’91, ’95  

Jeffrey Hurwitz Young Alumni Outstanding Achievement Award
Nicholas D. Ernest, PhD, CEAS ’11, ’12, ’15  

Outstanding Alumni Awards 
Thais C. Morata, PhD, CAHS ’90 
Beth A. Robinson, A&S ’87, ’97   
Algeria K. Wilson, UCBA ’13, CAHS ’16   
Jim L. Grau, Bus ’73    
Angela M. Hall, Cler ’10, ’16 
Patrice Willoughby, JD, CCM ’92 
John C. Senhauser, DAAP ’71 
Mary A. Ronan, A&S ’76, CECH ’77 
Jan M. Leuridan, PhD, CEAS ’81, ’84  
David J. Willbrand, JD, Law ’96   
Joan C. Linhardt, MD, A&S ’72, Med ’76 
Karl (Nick) Dobrzelecki, Nur ’97   
Ivan Glenn Sipes, PhD, Phar ’65     
Bob J. Roncker, A&S ’66, CECH ’70 (UC Athletics) 

Located at 1430 Vine Street in Over-the-Rhine, a vibrant mural portraying our 2025 UC Alumni Celebration honorees will be unveiled during Alumni Week and remain on display through March 2026. We invite you to visit this newest Cincinnati community art project at your leisure.

Dean J. Kereiakes, MD, PhD ’75, ’78, Hon ’14 and Anne S. Kereiakes

Nick Dobrzelecki ’97 and Shawna Dobrzelecki
Bob Fealy ’73, Hon ’13 

Christopher T. Carper
Jennifer L. Heisey ’97
Darrell D. Miller, Esq. ’85 and Shannon J. Miller
Beth A. Robinson ’87, ’97 and Ken Robinson
Mary A. Ronan ’76, ’77 and Carl E. Grueninger III, ’77, ’78
Bob J. Roncker ’66, ’70 and Mary Ann Roncker
John C. Senhauser ’71 and Teri S. Senhauser
Sigma Sigma
Thompson Hine LLP
Chris and Maria Uhlenbrock
UC Investment Committee
UC Office of the President 
College of Allied Health Sciences
College of Arts and Sciences
UC Blue Ash College   
Carl H. Lindner College of Business    
UC Clermont College 
College-Conservatory of Music 
College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning 
College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services 
College of Engineering and Applied Science  
College of Law   
College of Medicine 
College of Nursing