Bearcats Family Unites to Give with Heart
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At UC, Life-Changing Philanthropy Comes in All Shapes and Sizes, for Variety of Causes
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The university’s impact is immeasurable. UC’s reach extends far beyond our campuses, advancing research, improving health, shaping industries, and transforming lives. That kind of influence inspires generosity in many forms, from major commitments that redefine what is possible to grassroots giving that fuels our daily mission. Two current examples highlight this broad spectrum of philanthropy in action.
The Gardner Family Foundation recently made a $20 million commitment to the University of Cincinnati Gardner Neuroscience Institute. The gift will accelerate cutting-edge research, expand specialized care in memory disorders, and propel the UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute’s efforts toward designation by the Institute on Aging as an Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, which opens a new level of collaboration and discovery. Such transformative gifts elevate UC’s impact, driving breakthroughs that will benefit countless lives for years to come.
Meanwhile, we’re preparing for the 2025 edition of Giving Tuesday on Dec. 2. It’s the annual, 24-hour campaign where the Bearcat family unites to give with heart. Just as the $20 million Gardner gift targets the institute's vital work, on Giving Tuesday thousands of individual gifts are directed to the UC and UC Health causes that matter most to each donor. For instance, a $25 gift to the Bearcats Pantry can feed a student for a week. When combined, this collective support demonstrates the shared commitment that drives UC forward. Additionally, anyone giving $20 or more on Giving Tuesday will receive this year’s collectible Cincy ornament.
Beyond being an intensely personal and powerful act of generosity, philanthropy is also an investment in our fellow Bearcats for Life and the future we are shaping together. And it’s a meaningful way to express our gratitude for the many ways UC changed our lives for the better.
Go Bearcats!
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Jennifer L. Heisey '97
Chief Alumni Officer
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Transformative Gifts to Elevate Brain-Related Research
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The UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute recently received gifts from a pair of donors — the Gardner Family Foundation ($20 million) and the L.I.F.E. Foundation ($5 million). The support will greatly advance the institute's research into brain and neurodegenerative diseases.
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UC Community to Come Together on Giving Tuesday
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UC Hall-of-Famers
Grateful to Be Bearcats
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Six accomplished Bearcats were honored Oct. 24 with induction into the . See highlights of a landmark evening recognizing Bearcat excellence.
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BEARCATS/Health
Explores Balancing
Wellness and Celebration
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As the holidays approach, so does the challenge of making smart food choices. The complimentary Nov. 13 BEARCATS/Health program will explore “Balancing Wellness and Celebration.”
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C-Paw License Plates Let Ohioans Drive with UC Pride
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Through the UC Alumni Association’s C-Paw License Plate Program, Ohio alumni and friends can display their Bearcat pride and help fund student scholarships in the process.
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Plans Underway for
Student-Focused
Conversion of YMCA
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Family’s Tribute to Former Professor Strengthens CEAS
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Alumni Get Special Deal on Single-Game Football Tickets
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Anonymous Gift Supports 10 New Medical Scholarships
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UC Mourns the Passing of Hall of Famer Jim Kelly, Jr.
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UC lost one of its greatest Bearcats with the Oct. 12 passing of Jim Kelly, Jr., A&S ’75. He was a star on the UC football team in the mid-’70s and color analyst for UC football radio broadcasts for the past 35 years.
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Sights, Sounds and
Flavors on Display at
‘Moveable Feast’
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