Alumni Week Spotlights UC Family’s Innovation, Impact
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Impressive Group of Bearcats for Life to Be Honored at Alumni Celebration
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Our rapidly evolving world relies upon those whose determined spirit and innovative genius generate tremendous change for the better. Next week, we’ll pay tribute to the UC alumni family’s historical impact in driving such progress while saluting a stellar 2026 class of 18 honorees at our annual Alumni Celebration.
Leading the way is Vinod Dham, CEAS ’77, who will receive our highest alumni award, the William Howard Taft Medal for Notable Achievement. Widely known as the “Father of the Pentium Chip” for his pioneering work in the semiconductor and computer chip field, he embodies innovation and impact on a global scale. Dham and his fellow honorees are the subjects of a striking new mural on Vine Street in Over-the-Rhine. Individually and collectively, they personify the excellence that has been a hallmark of UC alumni for more than two centuries.
The April 16 Alumni Celebration is a cornerstone of Alumni Week, which runs April 13-18. It features a variety of events designed to enhance the UC alumni experience, including our 24-hour UC Day of Giving, a “Bearcats in the City” networking event just a block from our mural site, a BEARCATS/Health “Nature as Medicine” webinar, alumni reunions on campus and across the country, and UC Football’s Spring Showcase.
I hope you’ll have the opportunity to join us next week for one or more of these experiences, help us celebrate the tremendous UC alumni success in which we all share, and further strengthen your relationship with your alma mater.
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Jennifer L. Heisey ’97
Chief Alumni Officer
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Jennifer L. Heisey '97
Chief Alumni Officer
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UC Day of Giving Helps Power UC’s Future
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Calhoun Returns as Basketball Coach at Alma Mater
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Law School Named for Alumnus Donald Klekamp
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Inspired by a $43.2 million gift from his family, the UC College of Law is being rededicated as the Donald P. Klekamp College of Law at the University of Cincinnati on March 30. Klekamp was a founding partner of Keating Muething & Klekamp PLL (KMK Law).
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‘Bearcats in the City’ to Help Launch Alumni Week
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Whether stopping by after work or making a trip to Over-the-Rhine to view the Alumni Celebration mural, this casual April 14 gathering for "" offers a great opportunity to connect with fellow alumni while kicking off Alumni Week.
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Bearcats to Gather for
‘UC Alumni Night at FC Cincinnati’
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Trio of Alumni Receive Ultimate Honor from Chamber
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Karen Bankston, PhD, Nur ’05, a leader in the nursing field; Pete Strange, CEAS ’72, long-time CEO of Frank Messer & Sons Construction; and Jeff Wyler, Bus ’65, Hon ’11, founder of the Jeff Wyler Automotive Group, were recently named Great Living Cincinnatians by the Cincinnati Regional Chamber.
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A&S Professor to Do Deep-Dive Behind the NFL Draft
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Alumni, Co-op Students Build Connections in Chicago
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Alumna’s Miniature Book Collection Gifted to UC Libraries
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The family of Melinda C. Wells Brown, A&S ’57, whose husband Henry once chaired UC’s Board of Trustees, recently donated her personal collection of 738 miniature books to UC’s Archives and Rare Books Library.
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‘Torch of Excellence’ to Honor Outstanding Nursing Leaders
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The College of Nursing will host its annual Torch of Excellence Nursing Awards event May 7, celebrating outstanding nurses and supporting undergraduate scholarships for the profession’s next generation.
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BEARCATS/Health Webinar Explores Nature’s Medicinal Powers
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The healing qualities of the natural world are the focus of an Alumni Week webinar, “BEARCATS/Health: Nature as Medicine.” The complimentary April 15 virtual event will provide practical strategies for incorporating nature into everyday life.
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Nine National Networks to Host Alumni Reunions
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During Alumni Week, Bearcats will get together in nine different cities around the U.S. for National Alumni Reunions — a chance to reconnect while toasting our collective alumni success.
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UC Makes History with NASA-Partnered Satellite Launch
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While NASA’s Artemis II mission to the moon is grabbing headlines, UC’s student-run aerospace organization, CubeCats, is about to launch its first satellite, LEOPARDSat-1, in partnership with NASA. The April 8 launch will be livestreamed here.
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Presentation to Provide Tips on Leadership in Everyday Life
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The need to lead effectively, in the workplace and life in general, is the subject of a May 15 event, “BEARCATS/Lead: Lead with Confidence,” presented by Lindner College of Business professor Jane Sojka, PhD.
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Alumna’s Personal Journey Leads to Support of Fellow Bearcats
A deep commitment to empowering student-athletes in UC women’s sports has compelled Cindy Coggins, CECH ’73, to philanthropically support and mentor a new generation of Bearcats.
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Save the Date: Homecoming Highlights 2026 Football Slate
Homecoming is , when the Bearcats will host Texas Tech. For an early look at the team and what’s ahead this season, UC Football’s on April 18 will put an exclamation point on this year’s Alumni Week festivities.
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Gift Planning a Great Way to Make a Lasting UC Impact
Strategic gift planning can help alumni achieve their personal financial and philanthropic goals while supporting UC and UC Health in transforming lives. See how easily you can make an enormous difference.
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