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Knitting possibilities with a new machine coming to UC
February 16, 2026
A new machine transforms digital design into 3D knitted structures and wearable innovations.
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Featured Conversation: Living with Non Humans
On this episode of DAAP Intersections: The Conversations, UCLA's N. Katherine Hayles, author of Bacteria to AI, and UC aerospace engineer Kelly Cohen talk about how humans can coexist with non-human cognitive systems, from bacteria and plants to AI. Hayles proposes an "integrated cognitive framework" in place of a human-centered hierarchy, Cohen focuses on explainable, trustworthy AI, and both call for strong regulation modeled on aviation safety so that AI extends human thinking instead of replacing it.
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DAAP students among UC’s Senior 100 for 2026
February 16, 2026
Five DAAP-connected students were named to the UC Alumni Association’s Senior 100 for 2026, recognizing outstanding seniors for leadership, campus involvement and dedication to the UC community.
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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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DAAP Booth: Photo of the Month
DAAP Works Chicago
Muhammad Rahman, School of Design faculty member and co-organizer of the exhibition, with DAAP Dean Stephanie Pilat and UC President Neville Pinto at the Design Museum of Chicago on Sept. 2, 2026.
DAAPworks Chicago brought selected capstone projects from DAAPworks 2026, the college’s annual showcase of graduating student work, to the Design Museum of Chicago. The exhibition ran July 16 through September 13, 2026, and featured projects from across DAAP’s design, architecture, art and planning programs, shown as physical prototypes and large vinyl wall installations.
It was the first time DAAPworks has been presented in a major design museum, which gave student work a wider audience of designers, employers, alumni and prospective students. A faculty team of John Dixon, Muhammad Rahman, Martina Palocci and Alessandro Farina designed, fabricated and installed the show. Read the full story →
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Stories Across the University
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First-generation student sketches a future at UC Clermont
October 6, 2026
When Marlene Galvan walked across the stage in the University of Cincinnati’s Nippert Stadium to receive her associate degree last spring, the moment represented more than just two years of hard work. The milestone was also the fulfillment of a dream her parents carried with them when they left Jalisco, Mexico, more than two decades ago in search of opportunity.
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DAAP co-op connects students with Fortune 500 companies
October 1, 2026
University of Cincinnati DAAP students gain co-op experience with Fortune 500 companies across design, architecture, art, and planning disciplines.
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Rethinking smart cities
September 30, 2026
University of Cincinnati DAAP doctoral student Henry Levesque developed an open-source, low-cost data collection tool designed to help urban planners and communities gather and analyze information about their environments.