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Politics follow you on the road

October 6, 2025

Researchers at the University of Cincinnati found that drivers were far more likely to honk after being cut off by a vehicle bearing a political bumper sticker, particularly one for the opposing political party.

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Science Harvest connects kids with science, one pollinator at a...

October 3, 2025

Walking up to Science Harvest’s booth at the Northside Farmers Market, surrounding their inviting, sparkly craft table, are nothing but kids with smiles. On closer look, the cut-out paper bugs and “pollen” (mac and cheese powder), reveal themselves. Engaging with the kids is Kate Nicole Hoffman, researcher with UCs Center for Public Engagement with Science (PEWS), as she explains to them how pollination works. Science Harvest’s mission is an extension the mission for PEWS, which is to educate the public on science-related topics to benefit everyone. This makes their weekly appearance at the family-friendly Northside Farmers market a perfect match.

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UC celebrates science with schoolchildren

September 30, 2025

UC's Center for Public Engagement with Science welcomed fifth-grade students from Cincinnati's School for the Performing and Creative Arts to campus for activities celebrating science.

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UC joins national mental health initiative for college students

September 29, 2025

The University of Cincinnati has joined a national program aimed at strengthening mental health support for college students, becoming an official JED Campus as part of the university’s long-standing commitment to supporting student well-being. The JED Campus program, developed by the nonprofit Jed Foundation, helps colleges and universities evaluate and enhance their mental health, substance misuse, and suicide prevention efforts. The initiative guides schools through a four-year strategic process to build comprehensive systems of care.

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Curricular innovation at UC brings new academic opportunities

September 26, 2025

UC’s College of Arts and Sciences has long offered curricular options to let students customize their educational paths—double majors, minors, certificates, 4+1 master’s programs and more. Most recently, the A&S School of Environment and Sustainability (SEaS) has added microcredentials, or abbreviated, targeted programs to build skills in specific areas and builld resumes.

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Swiftie in school

October 6, 2025

UC’s Taylor Swift class gained attention on Oct. 2, when Local 12 reporter Chelsea Sick visited campus to cover the course the day before the release of Swift’s new album, The Life of a Showgirl.

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Renowned sculptor and UC grad talks about his public art

September 24, 2025

UC graduate and renowned sculptor Tom Tsuchiya talks to CET about his many public works of art, including his latest, a bust of 700-WLW radio announcer Marty Brennaman that was unveiled in September outside Great American Ball Park.

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