Mallory, ArtWorks announce 9 new mural locations
Cincinnati Mayor Mark Mallory and ArtWorks have announced nine new mural locations for the second summer of the MuralWorks program, which kicks off on June 16.
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.
CCAC hires Dickey as first executive director
The Clifton Cultural Arts Center (CCAC) has announced the hiring of Ruth E. Dickey as its founding executive director, and plans are in place to renovate the two buildings that will become a regional arts and learning campus.
University of Cincinnati awarded $3 million to attract science and math students
More than $3 million in state funding is coming to the University of Cincinnati, part of Ohio's push to attract and keep students in science, technology, engineering, math and medicine.
University of Cincinnati awarded $275k to expand teacher recruitment project
The Southwest Center of Excellence STEM Teaching Academy, led by the University of Cincinnati and Miami University, was just awarded $275,000 by the state of Ohio to expand its recruitment of African-American and urban-Appalachian students.
Model Group hired to plan Harvey Commons
The Uptown Consortium has hired the Model Group to plan Harvey Commons, 60 affordable residential units within its massive Burnet Avenue redevelopment project.
Friends of the Zoo raises awareness for March 4 levy
The Friends of the Cincinnati Zoo campaign has found an innovative twist to raise awareness about its March 4 levy vote.
Urban Markets Summit urged investment in Cincinnati neighborhoods
Investment in Cincinnati neighborhoods was the agenda of the Urban Markets Summit that brought together national experts in community economic development, along with bankers, community groups, neighborhood leaders, and city leaders who brainstormed ways to grow small businesses in Cincinnati.
University of Cincinnati teacher retention program receives national recognition
Preparing good teachers and keeping them in the classroom is the goal of a University of Cincinnati partnership with a Cincinnati-area school district that just received national recognition and funding.
