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May 1, 2026
The University of Cincinnati celebrates a record Spring 2026 commencement, honoring 7,800+ graduates with ceremonies at Fifth Third Arena and Nippert Stadium.
April 20, 2026
Anne Lofaso, a professor in the Donald P. Klekamp College of Law at the University of Cincinnati, speaks with Bloomberg Law about federal oversight over the use of AI in the workforce.
April 14, 2026
The UC Alumni Association (UCAA) will host its annual Alumni Celebration during Alumni Week, April 13-18, with a community art project commemorating this year’s slate of alumni honorees receiving the organization’s top awards. Taking place April 16 at the First Financial Center (Cincinnati Convention Center), the Alumni Celebration will recognize the 18 honorees for their individual and collective innovation and impact, and the resulting impact on their university, communities, and fields of endeavor.
April 13, 2026
Dr. Rudolph Buchheit has been selected as next Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost, effective June 1.
April 5, 2026
Jennifer Bard, a professor in the Donald P. Klekamp College of Law and the UC Department of Internal Medicine, spoke with journalists about the US Supreme Court ruling granting first amendment protections for speech offered during therapy sessions.
April 1, 2026
The name of retired Cincinnati attorney and philanthropist, Donald P. Klekamp, will grace the name of a University of Cincinnati college. The UC Board of Trustees approved the name, Donald P. Klekamp College of Law, on March 30.
March 30, 2026
The University of Cincinnati College of Law will be rededicated as the Donald P. Klekamp College of Law at the University of Cincinnati.
March 26, 2026
The Cincinnati Enquirer spoke with Anne Lofaso, professor in the UC College of Law, about what the law says about reasonable accommodations for employees and how remote work might be part of the conversation.
March 13, 2026
The UC Board of Trustees approved $12 million at its Feb. 24 meeting for the design phase of a new Welcome Gateway Building for Uptown campus.
March 13, 2026
UC Law launches new blog to highlight thought leadership pieces of faculty, staff, alumni and others.
March 12, 2026
WVXU speaks with UC Corporate Law Center Director Neil Taylor about corporate ethics and compliance for a segment of Cincinnati Edition.
March 4, 2026
UC Law team earns third place at KMK first-year law student case competition.
February 25, 2026
Neil Taylor, director of the Corporate Law Center at the University of Cincinnati, is working with students to him them chart a path into promising legal career.
February 24, 2026
Bloomberg Law speaks with Joseph Tomain, Dean Emeritus and Wilbert and Helen Ziegler Professor of Law at UC, about the federal government's push to promote use of coal plants for energy generation.
February 16, 2026
2L Robby Belt shares is story of learning to navigate law school.
February 16, 2026
UC College of Law is working with several law faculty to identify mentors and determine what characteristics make the best mentor-mentee relationships.