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.

View individual ticket and table options. Tickets must be purchased by Tuesday, March 25.

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.

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   
James 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     
Robert (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.