October 27, 2025
Randi Bates, assistant professor in the UC College of Nursing, focuses on advancing childhood health and wellbeing in her research. This month she was honored with a Crane Excellence in Early Childhood Award from The Ohio State University. Bates is also the recipient of the 2025 Distinguished Nurse Researcher Award from Mount St. Joseph University.
October 21, 2025
Two Bearcat Nurses are trading their scrubs for crowns as part of this year’s University of Cincinnati Homecoming Court.
October 16, 2025
When Tara Sand and Rebecca Sullivan began their nursing careers, neither imagined they would one day be driving leadership initiatives, teaching systems thinking simulations and mentoring the next generation of nurse leaders. But thanks to a shared vision—and a shared journey through the University of Cincinnati College of Nursing Systems Leadership Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program—that’s exactly where they’ve landed.
October 6, 2025
As cannabis use becomes more mainstream in both medical and recreational contexts, nurses must stay informed. In a recent webinar, Associate Professor Lori Catalano, PhD, JD, RN discussed the historical, legal and clinical implications of medical cannabis, with a special focus on Ohio law and nursing responsibilities.
October 1, 2025
Despite widespread recognition that access to primary care improves health outcomes and reduces mortality across the lifespan, the U.S. continues to face significant challenges in providing adequate primary care—particularly in rural and low-income communities. With nearly 90% of nurse practitioners trained in primary care, their role in expanding access and reducing health disparities is both critical and timely.
September 30, 2025
In her loftiest dreams, Louisette Abikou, Nur ’25, imagined earning a doctorate in nursing. She wanted to conduct research, publish, and broaden the world’s awareness of violence against women.
September 29, 2025
The University of Cincinnati has joined a national program aimed at strengthening mental health support for college students, becoming an official JED Campus as part of the university’s long-standing commitment to supporting student well-being. The JED Campus program, developed by the nonprofit Jed Foundation, helps colleges and universities evaluate and enhance their mental health, substance misuse, and suicide prevention efforts. The initiative guides schools through a four-year strategic process to build comprehensive systems of care.
September 27, 2025
Photo Gallery of hundreds of UC first-year students enjoying a glow party hosted by University of Cincinnati President Neville Pinto on Friday, September 26.
September 25, 2025
Dr. Carolyn Smith, associate professor and associate dean for research at the University of Cincinnati College of Nursing, discusses workplace violence against healthcare workers with The Repository, a newspaper in Canton, Ohio.
September 23, 2025
For the seventh consecutive year, the University of Cincinnati has ranked in the Top 5 for co-ops and internships in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best Colleges Rankings. UC’s cooperative education program has climbed to the No. 4 spot, up from No. 5 in the rankings last year.