We’ve all heard the phrase, "dogs are a human’s best friend." For some people, especially aging populations, taking care of a pet isn’t possible. That is where robotic pets come in. But what if robotic pets could do more than provide companionship?

In this episode of NextUP, University of Cincinnati professor Brian Kinkle discusses the history of college lecturers and how they've evolved to fit the needs of today's generation of students.

Ever wonder how everyday technology works? Your phone? Gaming systems? Search? The University of Cincinnati now offers a brand new, unique course designed for students of any major, not just engineering or computer science. This highly engaging, interactive course will give you a greater understanding of how the technology you use every day works.

November 10, 2025

Five master’s of information systems (MS IS) students took home fifth place out of 23 universities at the International ERPsim Competition hosted by HEC Montreal during the recent spring semester. The competition tests students’ knowledge of enterprise resource planning (ERP) software and their ability to adapt to challenging business problems.

November 10, 2025

Two in five people will be told they have diabetes during their lifetime. And people who have diabetes are twice as likely to develop heart disease. One of the deadliest dangers? Diabetic cardiomyopathy. But groundbreaking University of Cincinnati research hopes to stop and even reverse the damage before it’s too late.