Alumni and Giving
Join a network of more than 50,000 Bearcats from the College of Education, Criminal Justice, Human Services, and Information Technology. Through the UC CECH Alumni Network, you can stay connected to your alma mater, reconnect with classmates, attend alumni events, and discover meaningful ways to support current and future students.
Whether you volunteer, mentor, return for Homecoming or Alumni Weekend, help recruit future Bearcats, or contribute to student scholarships, there are countless ways to stay engaged and make a lasting impact. Whatever your interests, there's a place for you in the CECH community.
“Students are our number one priority. In CECH-IT, everything we do is focused on helping students see their path to success and supporting them every step of the way. Every student should feel welcomed, valued, and experience a deep sense of belonging—because when students know they belong, they thrive.”
Dean Lisa Huffman CECH
When you donate to the College of Education, Criminal Justice, Human Services and Information Technology, you are making an investment in the future. You can choose exactly what you would like to support.
You can support CECH through the University of Cincinnati Foundation.
Choose "Designated Gift" and select the College of Education, Criminal Justice, Human Services and Information Technology.
The scholarships have eased my financial burden...To donors, I'd say a huge thank you. I'm really grateful and blessed that someone is willing to invest their own money in a scholarship to give back and help students.
Sydney CECH '27
CECH Alumni
Every distinguished alum has a unique story, but they all share a common foundation - a CECH education that prepared them to lead, serve, innovate, and make a difference. The featured alumni below represent the breadth of our college's impact, from advancing inclusive fashion and strengthening public safety to transforming communities and building successful businesses. Their journeys are a testament to the lasting influence of CECH and the potential of every Bearcat.
School of Education
Love, Emma makes functional, fashionable clothing for young women with disabilities. Emma Biros, a UC special education alum, started an adaptive clothing line with style.
School of Criminal Justice
CPD Assistant Chief Matthew Hammer reflects on a career in policing. The School of Criminal Justice alum applies learnings from UC to his daily work.
School of Information Technology
Reesë Tuttle is going to change the world. The precocious UC School of IT alum believes she can save lives through cybersecurity.
School of Human Services
From buckets to business: UC alum scores big in athlete management. Behind the scenes with André Eanes, co-owner of A&A Management.