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Barricades are now up by Cincinnati police following shootings near UC campus

Cincinnati police barricades now surround part of University Square as officers increase their presence near the University of Cincinnati following several recent shooting incidents. The Cincinnati police barricades appeared Tuesday around a grassy area across from UC’s main campus on Calhoun Street. The new measures follow three reported shooting incidents near campus since the fall semester…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 2, 20260Comments

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5 arrested after fight near UC as police increase campus safety efforts

A fight resulted in five arrests near the University of Cincinnati on Monday afternoon. The incident happened shortly after 4 p.m. near West McMillan Street and the university’s Square Loop. Cincinnati police arrested four juveniles and one adult after a large fight near the University of Cincinnati on Monday, Aug. 31. Local 12 reported that…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 1, 20260Comments

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Gunfire near UC raises safety concerns as police increase patrols

A Gunfire near the University of Cincinnati prompted a police response early Sunday at University Square. The incident sent students running from the area shortly before 2:30 a.m. Aug. 30. According to WLWT’s report, no one was injured in the latest incident. Cincinnati police also increased patrols around the university after several recent incidents near…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 1, 20260Comments

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UC construction projects get $135 million approval from trustees

The University of Cincinnati (UC) construction projects received a major funding boost Tuesday as the UC Board of Trustees approved $135 million for two projects. The construction projects include a new STEM Academic Facility and renovations to a former YMCA building on Calhoun Street. Cincinnati Business Courier first reported the approvals after the board’s Aug.…

ByNina OliverioAugust 26, 20260Comments

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Shootings leave 2 wounded near University of Cincinnati campus

Cincinnati police are investigating two shootings near the University of Cincinnati after both incidents wounded one person each. Police said both victims are expected to survive, while investigators have not announced any arrests or suspects. The shootings happened within two days as students returned for the University of Cincinnati’s fall semester. The second incident happened…

ByNina OliverioAugust 25, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati college enrollment shows growth, but Ohio universities face shifting demand

Cincinnati’s higher education market is entering the 2026-27 school year with several signs of growth. The University of Cincinnati expects its total enrollment to exceed 55,000 students this fall. Xavier University also expects a sharp increase in its incoming undergraduate class. The growth comes as national college enrollment continues a gradual recovery. However, universities across…

ByNina OliverioAugust 21, 20260Comments

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CPS Per-Pupil Spending Exceeds UC’s Posted Tuition

Cincinnati Public Schools is asking residents for $74 million per year in new revenue while reporting a current operating expenditure of $21,511 per pupil. That per-pupil spending figure is $6,687 higher than UC's posted tuition and fees for an Ohio undergraduate at its Uptown campus. The comparison offers another way to understand CPS per-pupil spending…

ByAdam KoehlerJuly 29, 20260Comments

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Greater Cincinnati colleges expand AI degree programs as demand grows

Greater Cincinnati colleges continue to expand artificial intelligence (AI) degree programs, reflecting growing demand from employers and students seeking careers that involve AI. Mount St. Joseph University recently became the latest institution to announce a Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence along with an AI minor, joining several regional universities that have broadened their AI-related…

ByNina OliverioJuly 17, 20260Comments

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Ohio universities earn top rankings

Students searching for the best colleges in Ohio have a new set of rankings to consider. The U.S. News & World Report released its latest Best Colleges rankings, placing 16 Ohio universities among the nation’s ranked institutions. The annual rankings evaluate colleges using factors such as graduation rates, student outcomes, faculty resources, financial resources, and…

ByNina OliverioJuly 16, 20260Comments

Yellow police tape reading "POLICE LINE DO NOT CROSS" blocks a street at night in Cincinnati's Clifton neighborhood, with flashing police car lights in the background.

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Cincinnati Airbnb shooting leaves 1 injured after about 50 shots fired

A person was injured after Cincinnati police responded to a shooting at a large Airbnb party in Clifton early Wednesday, according to police. Officers said about 50 shots were fired during the incident, which unfolded around 12:30 a.m. near Vine Street and West Nixon Street. The investigation remains active, and detectives have not announced any…

ByNina OliverioJuly 15, 20260Comments

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Barricades are now up by Cincinnati police following shootings near UC campus

5 arrested after fight near UC as police increase campus safety efforts

Gunfire near UC raises safety concerns as police increase patrols

UC construction projects get $135 million approval from trustees

Shootings leave 2 wounded near University of Cincinnati campus

Cincinnati college enrollment shows growth, but Ohio universities face shifting demand

CPS Per-Pupil Spending Exceeds UC’s Posted Tuition

Greater Cincinnati colleges expand AI degree programs as demand grows

Ohio universities earn top rankings

Cincinnati Airbnb shooting leaves 1 injured after about 50 shots fired

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