Latest CCPS News

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Western & Southern and UC expand scholarship and co-op support

May 8, 2026

As a longtime employer of University of Cincinnati graduates, Western & Southern Financial Group is now deepening its commitment to empowering the next generation of career-ready professionals. This April, UC faculty and Western & Southern leadership celebrated 10 students as part of the Western & Southern Scholars Program. The scholarship program is a fund launched in 2024 alongside the Western & Southern Accelerated Career Program. The 10 Western & Southern Scholars were selected for their exceptional involvement and impact. These students exemplify the highest standards of academic engagement, having completed meaningful co op experiences and actively contributed to UC’s extracurricular community. Together, these students demonstrate strong leadership, initiative and a commitment to excellence.

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UC and the future of fashion

May 8, 2026

Right after the University of Cincinnati’s commencement, graduating fashion design students presented a culmination of their student experience: A runway collection uniquely tailored to each artist’s vision. The 43 graduating fashion design students of UC's College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP) presented nearly 200 creations from graduating seniors that ranged from ready-to-wear knits to avant-garde corsetry in the 73rd annual DAAP fashion show, DAAPFASH26.

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WATCH: CCM Musical Theatre Class of 2026 Senior Showcase

May 5, 2026

UC College-Conservatory of Music's BFA Musical Theatre program launches its 2026 Senior Showcase website, featuring performance videos available to watch on demand. Explore the website to watch the performances on demand and learn more about the graduates: ccm.uc.edu/musicalshowcase.

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UC classrooms become curated exhibitions

May 4, 2026

The College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP) came to life with a week of galleries full of student work in an annual exhibition showcasing the next generation’s work across disciplines.

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UC computer science student earns co-op medal

May 4, 2026

University of Cincinnati student Nathan Nguyen has always been inspired by the idea of learning while doing. From early internships in high school to hands-on engineering projects at UC, real-world experience has been a top priority. Nguyen will graduate with a bachelor’s degree in computer science this spring on the heels of five impressive co-op jobs and receiving the 2026 Herman Schneider Co-op Medal from UC’s College of Engineering and Applied Science. Named after Dean Herman Schneider, who invented co-op in 1906, this award is given to one graduating student each year who has demonstrated exceptional success on co-op.

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Biggest crowd for the biggest graduation

May 1, 2026

The University of Cincinnati celebrates a record Spring 2026 commencement, honoring 7,800+ graduates with ceremonies at Fifth Third Arena and Nippert Stadium.

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Protecting the brain with chemistry

April 24, 2026

UC chemistry student Carter St. Clair will pursue his interest in computational chemistry through a new fellowship at the Air Force Research Laboratory. His topic: new applications in AI in human health.