University of Cincinnati gets $1.1M for AI physician training

January 30, 2026

The University of Cincinnati College of Medicine has received a four-year, $1.1 million grant to explore using artificial intelligence and personalized learning to improve physician education.

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UC to launch first student-led satellite with NASA

January 30, 2026

The University of Cincinnati’s CubeCats team handed NASA its first student-built satellite, the LEOPARDSat-1, which will head to the International Space Station in spring 2026.

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University of Cincinnati takes center stage as sponsor of SXSW 2026 Workplace Track

January 30, 2026

Discover how the University of Cincinnati is shaping the future of work as the official sponsor of SXSW 2026’s Workplace Track. Explore UC’s innovation-driven approach, industry partnerships, and student success stories at the forefront of global workforce evolution, March 12–18 in Austin, Texas.

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Hoxworth Blood Center teams up with Cyclones in February for biggest blood drive event of year

January 30, 2026

Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati, is teaming up with the Cyclones and other local businesses to host its annual Queen City Blood Drive on Feb. 9-11 at Heritage Bank Center. If you can’t attend this event, Hoxworth encourages you to still make donating a #HoxworthHabit and give blood this February.

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Research findings may lead to new test for endometriosis

January 30, 2026

Endometriosis affects one in 10 women worldwide, and many go years before diagnosis. Symptoms include chronic pelvic pain, heavy bleeding during menstruation and/or sexual intercourse, bloating and fatigue. Katie Burns’ research at the University of Cincinnati is focused on creating a new, non-invasive test for endometriosis, using white blood cells as biomarkers. Burns, PhD, is an associate professor in the Department of Environmental and Public Health Sciences in the College of Medicine.

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Local business benefits from city services

January 30, 2026

A new study from professor Brasington shows that renewing local taxes for city services actually benefits local businesses, despite preconceived notions that taxes are inherently bad for business. Published in Regional Science and Urban Economics.