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April 2, 2026
The world’s largest venture capital competition came to the University of Cincinnati in late February, letting students be VCs for a day and giving startups a chance to sharpen fundraising skills.
April 1, 2026
A new collaboration between the University of Cincinnati's Digital Performance Lab (DP Lab), CCM Acting, UC's School of Information Technology, and the Cincinnati Fire Museum is using gaming technology to bring essential fire safety education to children. The project titled Fire Escape is an interactive video game designed to teach K-12 students how to respond safely during a house fire. It was developed through Digital Futures research support, student game development, and guidance from local fire safety professionals.
March 31, 2026
At the University of Cincinnati, a NEXT Mindset empowers students to lead and thrive in a changing world. See how Bearcats are being intentionally prepared for future success.