June 4, 2025

The City of Cincinnati made a bold leap into the future of civic innovation and UC Venture Lab-backed startup, Airtrek Robotics, was there to pilot the rollout. Councilmember Mark Jeffreys, in partnership with the University of Cincinnati’s 1819 Innovation Hub, and other Cincinnati Innovation District key players such as Cintrifuse, CincyTech and Alloy Growth Lab, officially launched “City as a Lab”—a city-wide initiative designed to position Cincinnati as a real-world proving ground for cutting-edge technology.

June 3, 2025

A place where curiosity and innovation can flourish, the NEXT Innovation Scholars (NIS) program at the University of Cincinnati empowers a new generation to become leaders. The program immerses students in interdisciplinary experiences across various industries, fostering forward-thinking problem solvers who embrace ambiguity with curiosity and confidence. Among the current cohort of scholars is Yasmine Shaban, DAAP ‘25, whose time as a NEXT Innovation Scholar has helped her grow as a leader. Recently, Shaban shared her experiences and insights that she gained from the program.

June 2, 2025

Village Life Outreach Project celebrated 20 years of outreach and advocacy in Tanzania by throwing a “Night on the Serengeti” party.