Lifelong Learning Made Easy
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UC’S GRADUATE COLLEGE OFFERS VALUE IN A VARIETY OF WAYS
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I have found that “Bearcats for Life” are usually lifelong learners — inquisitive by nature and inspired to keep adding skills and knowledge that enhance their success. Many know that a great resource for doing that is UC’s Graduate College, where they can complement their undergraduate degrees and professional experience with targeted advanced study.
The Graduate College recently partnered with UC’s new College of Cooperative Education and Professional Studies, with its expanding array of offerings and delivery reflecting the needs of an evolving world. There are more than 400 programs available through the Graduate College with new ones added every month, and many look different from what we might expect. That’s because “cutting edge” is a moving target as we accommodate those who seek alternatives to traditional graduate degree or certificate programs.
One increasingly popular option is called microcredentialing. According to Graduate College Dean Rose Marie Ward, someone may be compelled by their work, or driven by curiosity, to learn about a topic or add a skill — public speaking, specific software, AI advancements such as ChatGPT, etc. — but they don’t have the time to take a full 30-credit master’s program or obtain a certificate. Now, selective microcredentials can be earned in a fraction of the time, refining the trajectory of a job or career, or simply satisfying a deep interest. UC’s leadership in this burgeoning field is a big reason we’re the only university in Ohio that saw an increase in graduate enrollment over the past year.
Finally, many alumni cherish the chance to help the next generation of students succeed. The Graduate College is currently recruiting alumni to be mentors within its Presidential Fellowship Program, to join career panels to share advice with students, and to become part of its Graduate Alumni Committee to help shape the college’s work.
If you’re interested in adding to your own knowledge or facilitating the growth of others, I encourage you to investigate this powerful UC resource that is creating what’s Next in multiple ways.
Go Bearcats!
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Jennifer L. Heisey '97
Chief Alumni Officer
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WATCH: ‘Day One Ready’ Athletics Campaign Nears Goal
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Date Set for Inaugural
Big 12 Homecoming
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Women’s History Month Recognizes UC Excellence
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Winona Lee Hawthorne became the first female to earn a UC degree 145 years ago. Today, 55% of UC’s nearly 48,000 students are women who will become high-achieving Bearcat alumnae.
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Cancer Diagnosis Inspires Alumnus to Support UC Research
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When Jerry Harris, Law ’72, received the news no one wants to hear, he responded to the UC Cancer Center’s care with a gift to support the research of our scientists working to advance treatments and ultimately find a cure.
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Alumni Week Festivities Coming in Mid-April
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The annual UC Alumni Celebration public art project and UC Day of Giving will highlight Alumni Week. A variety of events will take place April 15-22.
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Business Scholarship Enables Young Alumna’s Fast Start
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UC Clermont Students Provide Medical Care in Mexico
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UC Aerospace Leader a Pioneer in Her Field
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Not long ago, the odds against a woman leading a college aerospace engineering department were, well, astronomical. But in 2001, Awatef Hamed, CEAS ’69, ’72, became the first to do so. She was recently honored for her trailblazing career.
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Judge Cheryl Grant Sets Example in Field of Law
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A personal commitment to justice has marked the remarkable life of the Honorable Cheryl Grant, A&S ’66, Law ’73. The retired Hamilton County Municipal Court judge recently received the UC African American Alumni Affiliate’s Linda Bates Parker Legend Award.
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Ohio Honors Kathy Wade for Visionary Leadership in the Arts
Renowned jazz vocalist and entrepreneur Kathy Wade, CCM ’81, is one of eight people to receive a 2023 Governor’s Award for the Arts in Ohio, recognizing her lifelong dedication to promoting artistic excellence.
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Planned Giving a Common Philanthropic Option
Many alumni consider gift planning an easy way to leave a personal legacy with their alma mater. Learn more about planned giving, and if you have already made plans to include UC in your estate, let us know so you can be recognized as a member of the Herman Schneider Legacy Society.
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All Bearcats Encouraged to Update Their Information
In a fast-paced world where people are often on the move, it’s important to make sure UC has your current contact information so you can receive relevant information to enhance your alumni experience.
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