UC's Latest Accomplishments

UC has seen quite a few  accomplishments recently. From reaching the billion-dollar milestone in the largest fundraising campaign in UC history, to continually providing cutting-edge research and learning opportunities, your alma mater has given many people a reason to be proud.  There are many reasons to be proud to be UC alum this year. Some of the accomplishments include:

• UC among “Nation’s Best” for sixth straight year – UC has once again been named one of the nation’s best institutions for undergraduate education for the sixth straight year.
• Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) – UC will be one of the first to offer MOOC for free. This seven week service is offered to students who will master tools necessary to generate new ideas and transform those concepts into viable new products and services. 
• International College of Medicine – UC and a partner Chinese University will apply this summer to local governments in Chongqing to open an International College of Medicine and start teaching medical students in China, largest source of UC’s international students.
• Former Athletic Director inducted into Hall of Fame – Bob Goin, UC’s former athletic director (1997-2005) was in ducted into the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) Hall of Fame on June 14. Goin had previously been inducted into the University of Cincinnati James P. Kelly Athletics Hall of Fame.
• Ranked No. 1 for industrial design – UC’s College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning (DAAP) was named as the country’s best undergraduate industrial design program for the second straight year. The DAAP program is tied with the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California. 
• “Green” University – UC is named in the top tier of the nation’s “green” universities for the third straight year. 

These accomplishments are just a few of many from the past year. The success to make UC such a standout institution comes from the help of UC faculty/staff, alumni like you and students of UC. To learn about more of the accomplishments visit the UC Magazine website.

Hometown Rivals Square Off in Cincinnati: Don't Miss the Action in Your City!

North Carolina vs. Duke. UK vs. Louisville. There are some pretty fierce college rivalries out there… but we think none is more storied, exciting and Proudly Cincinnati than UC vs. Xavier. As ESPN's Jay Bilas once said, "Cincinnati and Xavier have created a rivalry that is unparalleled when it comes to outright passion and civic division.”

If we’re talking about UC vs. Xavier, then you know we must be talking about the annual Skyline Chili Crosstown Shootout, the rivalry-ridden tradition that was recently ranked higher than the Fiesta Bowl, Winter X Games and NHL All Star Game by The Ultimate Sports List website. After more than 75 games, UC leads its crosstown rival in Ws, with 47 wins under its belt… but the competition is fierce, especially considering that Xavier has won the last three matchups between the schools. 

But no more! We’re encouraging our alumni both near and far to show their Bearcat pride during tomorrow’s game! There are official game-watch parties scheduled throughout the country, courtesy of the UC Alumni Association, or you can tune in on ESPN2. You can learn more about the players making moves on the hardwood and in the headlines by clicking here.

We also want to learn more about your memories of the infamous Crosstown Shootout. What are some of the memorable plays you witnessed during your time at UC? Did you and your friends have specific Crosstown Shootout traditions or superstitions? Tell us about them in the comments!

Go ‘Cats!