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There’s a statue of Foster overlooking the Ohio river in Alms Park that prompted WVXU's Bill Rinehart to feature him in his Cincinnati mysteries segment, OKI Wanna Know. WVXU turned to University of Cincinnati music history expert Kristy Swift for a peek into Foster’s life and impact in the region. “Stephen Foster's music and persona has shown up culturally in many places,” Swift, assistant professor of music studies at the College-Conservatory of Music, told WVXU.

Spectrum News turned to a sociology professor at the University of Cincinnati to explain the appeal of watch parties for sporting events and entertainment. Thousands of fans gathered recently in public places to watch World Cup games and the NBA Finals on big screens set up for these watch parties. UC Assistant Professor Letisha Brown teaches a class in the sociology of sports.

Host Scott Sloan spoke with Michael Jones, associate professor of economics at the University of Cincinnati's Lindner College of Business, for a look at what it means for Cincinnati shoppers. Jones said that Cincinnati-based rival grocer Kroger had tested implementing drone delivery in Ohio already, but discontinued its pilot program. “Being able to deliver this technology right in the heart of where Kroger’s headquarters is a message that [Walmart is] trying to send,” Jones told 700WLW.

UC College-Conservatory of Music Dean Pete Jutras has announced the appointment of Hiram Diaz as CCM's Visiting Artist of Euphonium for 2026-27. A CCM alumnus (BM Euphonium Performance, 2007), Diaz will visit campus four times each semester to teach the euphonium students in CCM Professor of Tuba and Euphonium Timothy Northcut's studio. CCM alumnus and visiting artist Hiram Diaz. Photo/Joe LeBlanc Diaz is a euphoniumist, trombonist, vocalist and music educator based in the Washington, D.C., area.

My journey at UC inspired first my eldest daughter and now my son to also attend. My daughter is a third-year secondary education student who plans to teach science, and my son is a first-year engineering student. Their experiences have been excellent as well, and I am comforted as a mama that they are at such a wonderful school. I know they will receive the best education and experience many different cultures and viewpoints while there.

A University of Cincinnati environmental studies professor talked to the podcast Resources Radio about her research examining the environmental impact of gas streetlights in Cincinnati and Boston. UC College of Arts and Sciences Professor Amy Townsend-Small teaches in UC's School of Environment and Sustainability. In two published studies examining gaslight emissions in Boston, Massachusetts, and Cincinnati, Townsend-Small examined the environmental impacts from natural gas lights.

The University of Cincinnati Department of Public Safety is seeking accredited status from the Ohio Collaborative Law Enforcement Accreditation Program (OCLEAP). The University of Cincinnati Department of Public Safety invites feedback from the public regarding its compliance with OCLEAP standards, engagement in the community, delivery of public safety services, and overall candidacy for accredited status. These comments can be in the form of commendations or concerns.

UC College-Conservatory of Music Dean Pete Jutras has announced the appointment of Benjamin Nicholson as CCM's new Assistant Professor of Immersive Media and Visuals for Live Events. A CCM alumnus (MFA Lighting Design & Technology, 2025), Nicholson's faculty appointment officially begins on Aug. 15, 2026, and he will work with college leadership to develop classes, content and programming in Live and Immersive Media at CCM.

She’s the first to admit that dance was the strongest attraction but once on campus Atwood started to consider what she wanted to study. She always wanted to be a teacher and UC’s middle childhood education program seemed like the perfect fit. And a scholarship created for student athletes by UC alumni Kim and Robert Dobbs made her journey a bit easier. Atwood says she balanced academics with her duties for the UC Dance Team which at times was intense.

It can be difficult for recent grads to stand out in today’s competitive job market. Spectrum News recently reported that the unemployment rate for recent college grads is higher than the national average. Smith graduated from UC College of Nursing in 2025. Photo/Gianna Smith The outlet interviewed a panel of University of Cincinnati experts and alum for a look into how UC is preparing students for an evolving workforce.