Watch Ali Ilhan, Heekyoung Jung, and Henry Levesque explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping design, architecture, and communication — and what critical thinking, foundational skills, and responsible use mean for the next generation of creative professionals.
Professor Ming Tang's XRLab at Digital Futures uses computer vision and large language models for everything from building risk assessment to immersive simulations — while pushing students to treat AI as a collaborator that sparks ideas, not a shortcut that replaces them.
Adjunct Professor John-David Richardson contributed to Business Insider's award-winning investigation into the environmental and infrastructural toll of AI data centers — raising urgent questions about sustainability, resource consumption, and the true price of the AI boom.
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May 11, 2026
University of Cincinnati alum and former PacSun co-op Megan Pando turned her hands-on UC experience into Makers Social, a DIY project bar that scored a “Shark Tank” deal. See how this Bearcat's co-op journey helped fuel a brand.
May 8, 2026
Right after the University of Cincinnati’s commencement, graduating fashion design students presented a culmination of their student experience: A runway collection uniquely tailored to each artist’s vision. The 43 graduating fashion design students of UC's College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP) presented nearly 200 creations from graduating seniors that ranged from ready-to-wear knits to avant-garde corsetry in the 73rd annual DAAP fashion show, DAAPFASH26.
May 4, 2026
The College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP) came to life with a week of galleries full of student work in an annual exhibition showcasing the next generation’s work across disciplines.