Ripple effects of AWS outage
October 22, 2025
The impact of an Amazon Web Services (AWS) outage was felt on web platforms across the globe. Spectrum News reported that insurance companies, government agencies and airlines were just some of the many businesses impacted.
From political science to insurance underwriting
October 22, 2025
A career in insurance wasn’t in the cards for Max Roberts when he started his political science degree at UC, but that was where he landed. “I originally thought I’d pursue law or public policy,” said Roberts. “Political science gave me a strong foundation in critical analysis and communication, skills that turned out to be surprisingly relevant in the insurance world.”
Shauniece Steele
BEARCATS FOR LIFE
Shauniece Steele credits the University of Cincinnati for shaping her leadership, courage, and confidence — lessons that continue to guide her as an athletic administrator and proud Bearcat for life.
Cashmere Wright
BEARCATS FOR LIFE
From standout Bearcat to lifelong ambassador, Cashmere Wright reflects on how his time at the University of Cincinnati shaped his drive, leadership, and lasting connection to UC.
Maddie Bell
BEARCATS FOR LIFE
Discover how UC alumna Maddie Bell turned her Bearcat experience into a lifelong passion for community and purpose. Her story proves that being a Bearcat doesn’t end at graduation — it’s just the beginning.
The ‘6-7’ meme can be annoying. But kids are shouting it for good reason.
October 22, 2025
In a CNN.com article, UC communication scholar Gail Fairhurst explains how viral slang helps young people connect. The slang discussed in the article is the use of '6-7' as a nonsense term amoung young people that is currently trending.
Beshear, DeWine talk bipartisanship in Cincinnati
October 22, 2025
The University of Cincinnati's Portman Center for Policy Solutions played host to Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear for a moderated talk about the benefits of bipartisanship.
OIP Exoneree Rickey Jackson speaks with WVXU about his journey to freedom
October 22, 2025
Lucy May, host of WVXU's Cincinnati Edition, recently interviewed Ohio Innocence Project exoneree Rickey Jackson. He is the subject of the recently releasesed documentary titled, “Lovely Jackson.”
Moth-like drone navigates autonomously without AI
October 22, 2025
Engineering researchers at the University of Cincinnati developed a moth-like drone that flies autonomously using extremum-seeking feedback systems instead of artificial intelligence. The research could help explain how tiny insects with small brains are such adroit flyers.
Hoxworth Blood Center among first community blood centers to provide blood for prehospital transfusions
October 22, 2025
America’s Blood Centers (ABC) reports approximately 205 emergency medical service (EMS) agencies, or 1% in the U.S., have prehospital transfusion programs. Hoxworth Blood Center is now one of 34 ABC members to join this mission of saving lives in a prehospital setting.
Samantha Hillman
BEARCATS FOR LIFE
UC gave her a fresh start — and a lifelong connection. From student life to a career telling UC’s story, this Bearcat found her home and her purpose right here on campus.
Anita Afzali, MD, appointed secretary general of the World Gastroenterology Organisation
October 21, 2025
The University of Cincinnati’s Anita Afzali, MD, was named secretary general of the World Gastroenterology Organisation, a leader in global education and innovation in digestive health.
CCM Lighting Design and Technology alumnus illuminates the power of light in TEDx Talk
October 21, 2025
Light shapes how we see, feel and connect. That message is at the heart of CCM Lighting Design and Technology alumnus Sean Savoie's recent TEDxStLouis talk, "A Well-Placed Light." The presentation is available to watch on the Tedx Talk YouTube channel.
UC, Cincinnati Children's partnership lands $37.2M in federal funding
October 21, 2025
The Center for Clinical & Translational Science & Training, a partnership between the University of Cincinnati and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, has received a seven-year, $37.2 million grant renewal from the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences at the National Institutes of Health to help further biomedical research and innovation.
Meet the nursing students on UC’s Homecoming Court
October 21, 2025
Two Bearcat Nurses are trading their scrubs for crowns as part of this year’s University of Cincinnati Homecoming Court.
CCM Euphonium student wins position in the United States Army Band
October 21, 2025
The University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) congratulates DMA euphonium student Kelley Ozier on his appointment to the United States Army Band “Pershing’s Own."