Ohio’s Talent Pipeline Gets a Huge Bearcat Boost
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Nationally Ranked Co-op Program a Big Benefit for the Region and State
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Next month, the economy, particularly in the Greater Cincinnati region and throughout Ohio, is going to get its annual spring booster shot. That’s because the University of Cincinnati will send its Class of 2026 into the workforce to make the profound difference that only Bearcats can make. Of course, new graduates will fan out across the country and around the world, too, but they’ll have a tremendous impact closer to our home, something that Ohio really counts on.
It’s worth noting that these freshly minted alumni have been making an impact already as students, thanks largely to UC’s renowned co-op program. It’s a crucial part of their education and career preparation. Complementing classroom learning with actual on-the-job training elevates their overall UC experience. Co-op students average over $11,000 in earnings each semester. They’ll carry about 12% less student loan debt than their peers. And with their real-world opportunities as undergraduates, they have a 98% employment or grad school placement rate. There aren’t many “sure things” in this world, but succeeding through UC co-op is one of them. It’s a big reason why UC’s enrollment keeps rising every year, bucking national trends; people are drawn to success.
In my role, I frequently interact with alumni business leaders, many of whom are among UC's 1,700+ co-op employee partners and products of our co-op program. Of all the ways they’re proud of their alma mater, this one stands out: They’re excited about UC’s track record for producing the next generation of leaders, innovators and problem-solvers, and giving them an enormous head start on their careers through the co-op program. We’re connecting the businesses of today with the workforce of tomorrow. When we say “Next Lives Here” at UC, this is Next personified.
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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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Alumni Celebration to Spotlight Alumni Excellence
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A group of 18 outstanding Bearcats for Life — led by Pentium chip inventor Vinod Dham, CEAS ’77 — will be honored at the UC Alumni Association’s annual Alumni Celebration on April 16.
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Alumni Week Offers Variety of Engaging Opportunities
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'Nature as Medicine' Event to Enhance Well-Being
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A BEARCATS/Health webinar on April 15 will explore the varied benefits available from Mother Nature herself. The event promises practical, easy-to-use strategies for integrating nature into everyday life.
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Alumni Gathering for Men's Basketball Tourney
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A Century Separates, Connects UC Engineering Kin
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She didn’t plan it this way — or even know about it initially — but when Eloise Brown receives her degree from UC’s College of Engineering and Applied Science in April, it will mark exactly 100 years since her great-grandfather did the same.
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UC Day of Giving to Connect Bearcats Worldwide
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During next month’s UC Day of Giving, the Bearcat family will unite around the ability of philanthropy to transform lives. The annual, 24-hour celebration will run from noon to noon on April 14-15 during Alumni Week.
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A&S to Put College-Wide Innovation on Display
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The March 31 Discovery in Action Showcase will celebrate creativity and impact across the College of Arts and Sciences, demonstrating how the A&S community turns ideas into action through innovative teaching, research and community projects.
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Generations of Students to Benefit from Alpaugh Legacy Gift
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CEAS EXPO to Highlight Students’ Best Work
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The ingenuity of more than 200 groups of College of Engineering and Applied Science students will be on display April 7 at the annual CEAS EXPO, showcasing the best of UC’s graduating engineers.
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WATCH: Greg Wolf’s Impact a Model for UC Family
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Business Leader on Track to Earn Degree 50 Years Later
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Engineering Alumnus Leaves Estate Gift to CCM
While Barry Mitchell, CEAS ’82, built a successful career in aerospace and applied physics, he has made a $3 million gift to the College-Conservatory of Music. “I believe the world needs more humanities,” he said.
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DAAPX Alumni Presentations Explore Experiential Design
DAAPX, the College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning’s annual showcase celebrating innovation across various disciplines, will explore the field of experiential design through six fascinating alumni presentations. The virtual event will take place March 12.
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UC Research, Clinical Trials See Substantial Jump in 2025
Accelerated funding for sponsored research projects and clinical trials saw big gains last year, which positions UC to keep playing a vital role in translating medical discoveries into real-world impact.
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