A new year, a shared purpose: President Pinto welcomes Bearcats to UC’s 208th fall
August 24, 2026
President Neville G. Pinto welcomes students, faculty and staff back to UC's 208th academic year.
The College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning Alumni Network includes more than 22,800 DAAPers shaping industries around the world. Wherever life has taken you, you'll always have a place at DAAP. Stay connected by sharing your story, celebrating milestones, attending events, discovering volunteer opportunities, and connecting with fellow Bearcats.
The DAAP Alumni Council is a volunteer advisory group that supports the UC Alumni Association and college. Council members serve as thought partners, engagement ambassadors, and advocates who support alumni programs and initiatives that strengthen lifelong connections.
2025-26 DAAP Alumni Council Members
Brooke L. Rapp, BUP ’17
August 24, 2026
President Neville G. Pinto welcomes students, faculty and staff back to UC's 208th academic year.
August 17, 2026
University of Cincinnati co-op students earned $99.5 million in 2025-26, a 5.69% increase, with 9,614 co-op enrollments and 1,798 employers across top industries.
August 7, 2026
The University of Cincinnati recognized 2,125 graduates in two ceremonies at summer commencement Friday on campus at Fifth Third Arena.
Through education, research, creative work, and community partnerships, our faculty, students, and staff work together to inspire innovation and creative discovery. Alumni support helps provide the resources that empower the next generation of designers, artists, architects, and planners.
This network is open to all University of Cincinnati alumni, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, or any other class or status protected by applicable law.
Program Director, Alumni Engagement, College-Conservatory of Music & College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning