Bearcats Come Back: Give Back for a Chance to Come Back as a UC VIP!

When was the last time you visited the University of Cincinnati's campus? Ever wanted to get a flyover tour of campus by helicopter? Don't miss your chance to come back in style as a "UC VIP!"

By making a gift of at least $18.19 by June 30, you can help UC reach an all-time high in alumni participation (the rate of alumni who give back each year). Your gift - in any amount - moves us even closer to our goal of 18.19 percent participation and makes you eligible for our daily "UC VIP" alumni experience giveaways. 

If you've already donated this year, opt-in for your chance to win one of our UC VIP experiences.

We've already named 11 UC VIP Bearcats who are coming back to tour the President's office, host a pre-game tailgating party for their friends, tour the UC Athletics facilities and much more.  Check to see if you know any of our VIPs.

Our first VIP, Lance Sprague, gave back to UC, won and chose to attend a UC pre-season basketball game in the President's box.

"UC's given me so much, and gave me so many opportunities through their programs and the co-op experience, so I thought it was worth it," said Sprague, a 2011 A&S graduate. "I'm excited to go back to UC because of all the transformation that's happened on campus."

Don't miss your chance to come back as a UC VIP! There's only 11 days left, so hurry!

“Where is My Uniform??!!”



Myron Hughes, Executive
Director, UC Alumni Association



The Bearcats' appearance in last night's Sweet Sixteen tournament game was met with unbridled red and black pride from coast to coast. Myron Hughes, executive director of the UC Alumni Association and '86 grad, shares his lingering emotions from the trip to Boston and his heartfelt appreciation for Bearcat alumni and fans everywhere.



Hughes' excitement for Bearcats Basketball
stems from his former days as a UC player.



When I played basketball for the Bearcats in the 1980s, we had some good, tough teams and played some big games, but we never made it to the NCAA Tournament. I’m sure that’s partly why I’ve had the recent urge to suit up and get back on the floor. Last night I actually started to report to the scorer’s table so I could bang against Sullinger for a while. Yes, the atmosphere, excitement and intensity have been that unbelievable!

The outcome of the much anticipated Ohio State rematch wasn’t what we wanted, but the season exceeded our expectations, our team made us very proud, and I’m just as pumped the day after the game as I was before tip-off. That’s because of the UC fans! They came to Boston in great numbers, wearing their Bearcat gear, and ready to roll! There were UC people here from all generations — senior citizens providing “veteran leadership” (including three members of the 1961-62 National Championship teams!), former classmates of mine, young alums, little kids — you name it, they came to support their Bearcats in Boston, just as they had done in New York for the BIG EAST Tournament and in Nashville for our wins over Texas and Florida State.

So my two thoughts today are:  1) How great it is to be at UC right now!, and  2) How grateful I am for the pride and passion of our alumni family. Thanks to all Bearcats everywhere!!!

I am Proudly Cincinnati,
Myron Hughes

How were you feeling throughout the Bearcats' trek to the Sweet 16? Comment below!