UC Economics Center develops innovative professional development series
The Economics Center at the University of Cincinnati will launch its new professional development series, Cruisin’ through the Standards, beginning this November.
Uptown
Uptown includes all the neighborhoods around the University of Cincinnati including Avondale, Clifton, Clifton Heights, Corryville, Fairview, Mt. Auburn and University Heights, so it's a diverse mix of students and residents in one of the city's most distinct and eclectic group of neighborhoods. Uptown is the home of the Cincinnati Zoo as well as multiple hospitals and the Ludlow shopping district where you can find trendy and unique shops as well as any scent of incense you need. Ethnic restaurants, including a curiously high concentration of Indian eateries, multiple taverns, coffee houses, music venues and the Esquire — one of Cincinnati's finest independent art house movie theaters all make Uptown a one-stop walkable bazaar of exciting entertainment options.
HOME encourages dialogue, shares best practices for stronger communities
Housing Opportunities Made Equal will host a forum next month to generate discussions about best practices for community building.
CYC grad shows fortitude through adverse situations
Niyubahwe Dieudonne was nominated for the Cincinnati Youth Collaborative's Outstanding Student Award because of his success and perseverance through a time in his life that was by no means easy.
Metro’s Uptown transit district offers new amenities to riders
Over the past year, Metro has renovated its transit district in Uptown. Metro’s four boarding areas throughout Uptown now offer many amenities to riders.
Occupational therapist founds volunteer group for Summit clients
In her four years as an occupational therapist at Summit Behavioral Healthcare, Laura Menze says she’s noticed her clients’ strong desire to be helpful, so she created a volunteer group that allows them to engage in the community.
UC Develops New Breed of Drones
Advancements in drone technology being made by University of Cincinnati professors and students show promise in preventing disasters and saving lives around the world.
Cincinnati leads nation in LGBTQ youth homelessness prevention initiative
Cincinnati’s Hamilton County is one of just two communities in the nation selected to participate in a National LGBTQ Youth Homelessness Prevention Initiative.
State Farm and Economics Center partner to deliver financial literacy to 1,500 students
State Farm has partnered with the Economics Center to provide The Money Savvy Kids program, which will equip 50 area teachers with the resources to bring financial literacy into the classroom.
UC promotes inventiveness, innovation among students
At this year's Innovation Quest Elevator Pitch Competition, 113 registered teams of University of Cincinnati students were given 90 seconds to present their pitches to judges and potential investors from within the local entrepreneurship community.
Cincinnati landmarks receive state money for renovations, updates
Every two years, the state of Ohio issues bonds for its capital budget in order to support the renovations and updates of local buildings, schools, roads, sewers, prisons and parks.
