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Tiny forests make big impact on and off campus

March 31, 2026

With Earth Day less than a month away, students and faculty at the University of Cincinnati (UC) are taking the first steps at making the city greener through the installation of tiny forests off campus. What started as a group project between students has grown into a sustainable option for carbon reduction and elimination in Cincinnati, which is one of the only cities in Ohio to have tiny forests.

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AI as a creative partner

March 27, 2026

University of Cincinnati architecture professor Ming Tang discusses how AI enhances design, research, and student creativity in the XRLab and the classroom.

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Humanizing AI

March 27, 2026

Professor Yingying Sun uses AI tools, including custom ChatGPT applications, to teach Industrial Design students at UC how to develop judgment, cross-disciplinary understanding, and creative problem-solving skills.

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‘That’s why I chose UC’

March 26, 2026

Discover how the University of Cincinnati’s top-ranked co-op program helped DAAP student Jayden Balwally turn his passion for sports design into real-world experience with the NBA, NCAA and more. Learn about UC’s co-op opportunities and career outcomes.

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Cincinnati’s top-ranking murals impact more than city aesthetics

March 11, 2026

Cincinnati recently ranked as the nation’s runner-up for best street art. Spectrum News turned to Hyesun Jeong, assistant professor of urban design in the University of Cincinnati’s School of Art at the College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP), for insights on the tangible impact of these murals.

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UC students engineer possibilities at Kaleidoscope

March 9, 2026

Bearcats are turning classroom ideas into real-world innovation. At Cincinnati-based Kaleidoscope Innovation, UC co-op students prototype medical devices, refine consumer products and collaborate with industry pros on Fortune 500 projects, all under one roof. Discover how UC’s top-ranked co-op program powers hands-on product development and launches careers in engineering and industrial design.

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Cincinnati a top destination for street art, museums

February 27, 2026

Discover why Cincinnati is a top destination for street art and museums, ranked among USA Today’s 10Best for 2026. Explore how University of Cincinnati research shows public art boosts community vitality, and find the best things to do near UC’s campus for students and visitors alike.

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Designing Access

February 17, 2026

Faculty-led collaboration brings typography, wayfinding and public input to transit infrastructure.