Proudly Cincinnati - June 2008

UC In The News

Spring Commencement a UC Family affair
Thousands of new UC degree-holders filled campus last weekend for all-university Commencement. Check out a summary of UC’s signature event, including the story of three new grads who embody the “family” theme.

Survey says: UC student satisfaction level soaring
New survey results show UC is serving its students better than ever in delivering a satisfying college experience. Read more, and check out these video interviews.

UC Research making an impact, garnering headlines
As a Top 25 public research university, UC continues to make news for research and discovery, including recent coverage in National Geographic, U.S. News & World Report, USA Today, the Los Angeles Times and Reuters. Read more.

Center for Access and Transition wins national award
UC’s Center for Access and Transition, which provides academic instruction for students who aren’t admitted directly to baccalaureate programs, has received a national award for its excellence in advising students. Read more.

UC People

Probst named Dean of DAAP
Robert Probst, interim dean of UC’s globally ranked College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning, was formally selected for the position. Read more.

UC sororities and scissors come together to fight cancer
A former UC dance team member who’s battling leukemia thanked her fellow Bearcats for their “hair-raising actions and donations” on behalf of women with cancer. Read more, and watch a video.

New grad honored for leadership and service
Mike Benkert’s dedication to UC’s partnership with Cincinnati Habitat for Humanity was recently recognized with an award named for the UC student who first envisioned this rewarding collaborative effort. Read more.

UC's Mr. Bearcat says: 'We're all Bearcats!'
Each year, UC recognizes a senior male student with the distinction “Mr. Bearcat.” Zach Bryson is a worthy successor in this tradition. Meet Zach, who is also a member of the UC Alumni Association’s Student Alumni Council.

UC students receive Fulbright Fellowships
As winners of prestigious Fulbright Fellowships, five graduate students are leaving Cincinnati for assignments in North Africa, South America and Europe. Read more.

Indiana Jones in Pompeii? No, it's UC Professor Steven Ellis
While movie-goers celebrate the return of the fabled archaeologist-adventurer, a UC assistant professor has become the youngest project director in the long history of the famous Italian ruins. Meet Professor Ellis.

UC Support

UC Aerospace awarded $28-million by Ohio Board of Regents
A grant through Ohio’s Third Frontier program has boosted UC’s aerospace research program while recognizing its influence on the state’s economic development. Read more.

Class Gift enables seniors to leave their mark
Hundreds of soon-to-be-graduates celebrated their UC careers last month, including contributing to a Senior Class Gift that proposes a Bearcat statue on campus. Read more.

UC Events

Take a look back at Alumni Weekend 2008
From the MainStreet Stride foot parade to the Sigma Sigma Carnival, and from college events to reunion activities, Alumni Weekend was memorable for thousands of UC grads. See a slideshow.

UC Get Involved

The need to network takes alumni 'inCircle'
Making professional and social connections online has become mainstream stuff. To leverage your UC network, the ideal site is inCircle, the free online community offered by the UC Alumni Association. Read the FAQs.

Crosstown Helpout service day coming up
The UC Alumni Association’s signature community service event is the Crosstown Helpout, which brings together alumni, students and friends of UC and Xavier to benefit their shared community. The 2008 version is set for Saturday, July 26. Read more.