The College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning Alumni Network includes more than 23,200 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 7, 2026
The University of Cincinnati recognized 2,125 graduates in two ceremonies at summer commencement Friday on campus at Fifth Third Arena.
July 30, 2026
This summer, every law student at the Donald P. Klekamp College of Law who applied for a Summer Public Interest fellowship will receive a fully funded real-world learning experience, expanding opportunities for University of Cincinnati students wishing to pursue real-world experience in public service. This 30% increase in fully funded fellowship participation is a direct result of transformative philanthropy.
June 4, 2026
UC-connected band The National, co-founded by DAAP alumni, has been named to The New York Times Magazine readers’ list of the 100 Greatest Living American Songwriters.
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
