Alumni Travel Program Connects Bearcats on a Global Scale
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Exciting Excursions Offer World-Class Experiences, Bring Together Bearcats-for-Life
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For more than two centuries, Bearcats have been making their indelible mark on the world. So it’s only natural that we want to see that world for ourselves. UCAA’s Alumni Travel Program is a great way to do just that, offering a range of tremendous opportunities each year for members of our UC family — alumni, donors and friends throughout the community.
Over the last two years, for example, groups of alumni have visited the widest variety of places — from Iceland to the Amazon, and from Greece to Singapore. Over the next two years, our itinerary includes trips to the Scottish Highlands, Alaska’s Inside Passage, Fiji and Polynesia, and Brazil and Argentina. And seeing these spectacular sites is always better when you’re with Bearcats. Our travelers love learning about each other’s UC stories while they’re learning about the places they’ve traveled to see.
That “learning” aspect is a prominent feature of the Alumni Travel Program. Our trips aren’t merely tourism; they’re also a form of “continuing education.” At each fascinating stop, the local tour guides provide a wealth of knowledge, history and cultural flavor, adding enormous value to the entire experience. As many of our intrepid alumni can attest, it’s part of a turnkey package that allows our travelers to only worry about having a great time.
If exploring the world alongside fellow Bearcats appeals to you, I encourage you to consider the many opportunities available through this program. It just might be the most fulfilling New Year’s resolution on your list.
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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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Young Alumna Becomes
UC’s Second Marshall Scholar
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A driving dedication to help others through the Bearcats Pantry & Resource Center created a blueprint for the life’s work of Taylor Allgood, A&S ’23, ’24. Her passionate volunteerism led to her December selection as UC’s first Marshall Scholar in 60 years.
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Naples Event to Offer University Update
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President Neville Pinto will share updates on the significant progress toward the goals of and the vision to lead urban public universities into a new era of innovation and impact at the UC Alumni Association’s in Naples, Fla., on Feb. 17.
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Grant Program to Make UC Education More Accessible
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Beginning this fall, the new Bearcat Affordability Grant will for Pell-eligible students of Ohio families making less than $75,000 annually.
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CCM’s ‘Moveable Feast’ Spotlights Student Talent
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One of UC’s most anticipated annual events returns Jan. 23 when CCM’s Moveable Feast: Illuminate combines great food with mini performances and presentations from CCM students.
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‘Decision Day’ Joy Reflects All-Time High Interest in UC
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The legacy of civil rights champion Marian Spencer, A&S ’42, Hon ’06, was front and center during last month’s Decision Day, when future Bearcats learned they had been admitted to UC. Ten will enter as Marian Spencer Scholars.
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A Nursing Career Remembered By Launching Others
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Alumni Night at
UC Men's Basketball
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Join the UC Alumni Association for Alumni Night in partnership with Ohio’s 529 Plan, CollegeAdvantage, as we cheer on the Bearcats against the Mountaineers. We’ll have fan hospitality and giveaways from the time the arena opens through the end of halftime outside of the Vault, just inside the east entrance to Fifth Third Arena.
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Alumni Tap Into UC’s Lifelong Learning Programs
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For alumni with New Year’s resolutions addressing their informal continuing education in 2026, Communiversity and the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute offer a variety of practical options.
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Top 5 Co-op Program Fuels Ohio’s Talent Pipeline
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With 1,700+ employer partners, a 98% employment or continuing education rate, and a $22.7 billion economic impact, UC is the launching pad for the next generation of leaders and innovators.
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Virtual Event to Explore Harnessing Generative AI
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The Feb. 11 edition of the ongoing BEARCATS/Innovate series of discussions on timely topics will examine the practical applications of AI and how alumni can navigate the new technology.
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Alumni Travel Program Spans the Globe
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Through UCAA’s Alumni Travel Program, Bearcats are traveling to the four corners of the world together, with a captivating slate of destinations coming up in 2026 and 2027.
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Engineering Legacy Alumnus Builds ‘House of Brands’
Following in his father’s pioneering footsteps, Ben Moore, Jr., CEAS ’95, has turned his electrical engineering degree into a successful career creating multiple businesses, in addition to mentoring students.
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National Networks Bring UC Closer to Home
Lifelong Bearcats live and work in major cities across the country, so UCAA has 30+ alumni networks that keep your alma mater close and add to your alumni experience.
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