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August 28, 2026
Anne Lofaso, a professor in the Donald P. Klekamp College of Law at UC, spoke with Wisconsin Public Radio, about the schism among unions over AI and whether it is a plus, a negative, or somewhere in between when looking at job creation.
August 26, 2026
The University of Cincinnati Army ROTC and Northern Kentucky University (NKU) have renewed a longstanding partnership that supports students preparing to become Army officers and leaders in their communities. The universities formalized the renewed agreement during a signing event Aug. 11 at NKU.
August 25, 2026
Jordan Bleznick, A&S ’76, is creating opportunities for the next generation of tax attorneys through the Bleznick Tax Fellowship at the Donald P. Klekamp College of Law at the University of Cincinnati.
August 24, 2026
President Neville G. Pinto welcomes students, faculty and staff back to UC's 208th academic year.
August 24, 2026
The University of Cincinnati welcomes its largest first-year class and a record share of first-generation students for fall 2026, reinforced by affordability initiatives, co-op opportunities and new academic offerings across all campuses.
August 21, 2026
The University of Cincinnati Donald P. Klekamp College of Law is welcoming a new generation of students across its JD, LLM and MLS programs amid a significant increase in interest in a UC Klekamp Law education, with JD applications reaching their highest level in a decade.
August 11, 2026
Sean Owens, an adjunct professor in the Donald P. Klekamp College of Law, discussed trademark law with the Dayton Daily News. Owens is also a partner at intellectual property law firm Wood Herron & Evans in Cincinnati.
August 11, 2026
UC's fall career fairs connect Bearcats with co-ops, internships, and jobs — plus free resume help, career coaching, and prep resources at the Bearcat Promise Career Studio.
August 7, 2026
The University of Cincinnati recognized 2,125 graduates in two ceremonies at summer commencement Friday on campus at Fifth Third Arena.
August 3, 2026
Nine remarkable University of Cincinnati alumni have been named by the Cincinnati Business Courier to its annual “40 Under 40” Class for 2026.
July 31, 2026
The University of Cincinnati Klekamp College of Law signs collaboration agreement with University of Lima (Peru) for LLM students.
July 30, 2026
This summer, every law student at the Donald P. Klekamp College of Law who applied for a Summer Public Interest fellowship will receive a fully funded real-world learning experience, expanding opportunities for University of Cincinnati students wishing to pursue real-world experience in public service. This 30% increase in fully funded fellowship participation is a direct result of transformative philanthropy.
July 5, 2026
Newsweek spoke with Ryan Thoreson, associate professor at the Donald P. Klekamp College of Law, about the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that permits bans on transgender athletes in Idaho and West Virginia.
June 19, 2026
Bloomberg Law spoke with Anne Lofaso, a professor in the Donald P. Klekamp College of Law, about a growing divide among organized labor over the growth of Data Centers and the expansion of artificial intelligence.
June 16, 2026
Donald Caster, a former Ohio Innocence Project attorney, will now work with Hamilton County as part of its new Conviction Integrity Unit. It is designed to strengthen the public’s trust in the criminal justice system. Caster spent several years at UC Law helping to free wrongly convicted individuals.
June 16, 2026
President Neville Pinto announces appointment of Dr. Loren Wold as UC's next Vice President for Research.