Innovation News

Stay updated on the latest news from the 1819 Innovation Hub, the Venture Lab pre-accelerator and the burgeoning Cincinnati Innovation District. Additionally, discover inspiring stories covering the University of Cincinnati's impact on the region and beyond. Media inquiries? Please contact us.


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Watch highlights from the CCM Wind Symphony's season-opening concert

January 14, 2026

Highlights from the CCM Wind Symphony's season-opening concert are now available to watch on demand. The Sept. 19 performance, titled "Tributes," featured music selections that were composed as tributes by Joel Puckett, James David, Michael Gandolfi and Jonathan Leshnoff.

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 Painting her path: Award winning artist Alexandra Franz

January 14, 2026

From gallery exhibitions to flower-studded and figure filled paintings, University of Cincinnati alumnus Alexandra Franz is forging an artistic path shaped by cross-disciplinary curiosity, community connection and a deep commitment to creative growth.

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From flight test to national defense

January 14, 2026

The Ohio Federal Research Network highlighted the work of UC College of Engineering and Applied Science graduate student Rebecca Gilligan, who is working an internship in aerospace engineering at Northrop Grumman.

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Student entrepreneurship: Taking ideas to market

January 14, 2026

Through UC’s ADAAPT Innovation Studio, DAAP students moved ideas off the page and into the marketplace during a December 2025 holiday pop-up shop, gaining hands-on experience with product development, pricing, marketing and sales while learning what it takes to launch a business.

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Dual purpose

January 16, 2026

University of Cincinnati’s College and Career Tracks guide high school students through dual enrollment and College Credit Plus pathways. Students earn transferable college credits, explore careers in allied health and other fields, gain early college experience and improve college readiness while reducing future tuition costs.

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Megan Pando

BEARCATS FOR LIFE

Megan Pando built her future at UC. From DAAP studios to founding Makers Social, her Bearcats for Life story is about creating fearlessly and building boldly.


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