Proudly Cincinnati - February 2008
Myron Hughes named UCAA Executive Director
Former Cincinnati chamber of commerce executive and Bearcat student-athlete Myron Hughes is coming home to lead the UC Alumni Association! Read more here.
UC In the News
UC research excellence garners widespread recognition
The University of Cincinnati’s efforts in research draw continual raves from organizations like the National Science Foundation and media outlets around the world. Read more.
Zimpher to chair Chamber of Commerce
UC President Nancy Zimpher takes the gavel as the 2008 chair of the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber. The post fits with her other work on behalf of the university, its community, and the role of higher education. Read more.
New partnerships to heighten STEM interest, preparedness
Looking to promote early educational excellence in the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) disciplines, UC has formed partnerships to refocus Taft Elementary School and Hughes Center. Read more.
Hoxworth Blood Center celebrates 70 years
For UC’s Hoxworth Blood Center, marking seven decades of service to Greater Cincinnati means reflecting on how much the institution has changed, and how many people benefit from its crucial work. Read more.
UC People
UC student crowned 2008 Miss America
For the second time in eight years, Miss America is a Bearcat. College-Conservatory of Music student Kirsten Haglund claimed the honor in late January. Read more.
UC professor honored by Urban League
UC alumna and professor of social work Jeannette Taylor received the Urban League of Greater Cincinnati’s 2008 “Glorifying the Lions Award” for her long-time commitment to the region’s African American community. Read more.
Matthews earns national award for teaching entrepreneurship
A nomination by one of his students has led to College of Business professor Chuck Matthews receiving a national award for Excellence in Entrepreneurship Education. Read more.
UC mourns passing of Patricia Corbett
The Cincinnati and UC communities lost a devoted and generous friend with the recent death of Patricia Corbett, for whom CCM’s Corbett Center for the Arts is named. Read more.
UC Support
UC Foundation launches new website
The new site features an interactive home page with new sections, an event calendar and a new search tool among a host of other improvements. Check it out!
UC Events
Showcase 2008 puts research on display
UC is one of the top 25 public research universities in the U.S. The depth and breadth of our work will be on display at the eye-opening UC Showcase 2008. Admission is free. Read more.
Cincinnati Business Achievement Awards to honor excellence
The College of Business’s annual Cincinnati Business Achievement Awards Banquet on March 3 will recognize exemplary business and community service accomplishments. UC alumni Fred Habegger and Mike Paxton, as well as American Financial Group, Inc., will be honored. Read more and make reservations.
UC Get Involved
Basketball, football converge at Senior Night pre-game dinner
UC Alumni Association members are invited to the “Alumni Night” event before UC meets DePaul on March 6, which is Bearcat Senior Night. Guest speaker Brian Kelly will greet alums and provide a UC football update. Make reservations here.
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