July 2008

Hughes shares thoughts from UCAA

UC Alumni Association executive director Myron Hughes says it's a time of exciting progress for UC's alumni family. Read his message to alumni.

UC In The News

Researchers' innovations help reduce heart disease
UC researchers are looking for new ways to reduce or prevent heart damage by starting where the problem often begins - in the genes. Read more.

Visit an online celebration of Old St. George Church
UC's Archives and Rare Books Library has created an online exhibit tracing the 140-year history of the landmark Old St. George Church. Visit the exhibit.

Bearcat MotorSports running in the fast lane
The UC student group that designs and races Formula One-style cars recently notched its 5th straight Top-10 finish in national competition. Learn more.

International media cite UC research
In June, UC research garnered news coverage from The Times of London, Public Radio International, Voice of America and many others. Learn more.

UC People

Bearcat Alums make Olympics
Mary Wineberg and David Payne starred as sprinters for the UC track team. Now they're on their way to China to represent the U.S. in the 2008 Summer Olympics. Read more.

Students are the SOL of Summer Orientation
UC freshmen and their families get off to a great start each year at Bearcat Bound Orientation. Student Orientation Leaders - or SOLs - make the newest Bearcats feel welcome. Meet an SOL and learn more about the process.

Top students earn UC's top scholarship
Fourteen outstanding high school students from around Greater Cincinnati and the nation have been selected to receive full Cincinnatus Scholarships. Meet the recipients.

UC Support

Two UC proposals awarded State funding
The second round of Ohio funding to help attract and retain talented college students in targeted "STEM" fields of study has resulted in a boost for a pair of important UC projects. Read more.

UC receives gift for scholarships for students with disabilities
A $250,000 gift from the Marge and Charles J. Schott Foundation will provide educational opportunities to physically challenged students. Read more.

UC Events

UC hosts conference on higher education and technology
UC's internationally ranked design programs will host a national conference that includes focus on constructive creative tensions generated by higher education's use of technology. Read more.

Volunteers needed for Crosstown Helpout
Join other UC alumni and students - and your Xavier University counterparts - and a community playground from scratch. Volunteer for the July 26 Crosstown Helpout, the signature service event of the UC Alumni Association. Read more.

UC Day at the Reds!
Everyone in the UC family is invited to Great American Ball Park for "UC Day at the Reds" on Saturday, Aug. 30, with special ticket offers available to all alumni, family and friends. Join in!

UC Get Involved

Countdown to kickoff for Bearcat football
There hasn't been this much excitement around an upcoming UC football season in forever! The UC Alumni Association offers a variety of ways to be part of it all, including meeting the team at UC Day at Kings Island in August. Check it out.