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Donor support of UC and UC Health reaches historic level

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.

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CCM welcomes new musical theatre faculty member Avery Bargassé

July 28, 2026

UC College-Conservatory of Music Dean Pete Jutras has announced the appointment of Avery Bargassé as CCM's new Assistant Professor Educator of Musical Theatre Voice. His faculty appointment officially begins on Aug. 15, 2026. Bargassé is a versatile vocalist, recording artist and voice teacher whose career spans television, popular music and classical singing. He approaches teaching from a whole-person perspective, helping students develop healthy, flexible technique that supports expressive communication across styles.

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CCM Media Production hosts Alumni Reception in LA

July 27, 2026

UC College-Conservatory of Music's Media Production Division hosts an alumni reception in Los Angeles on Thursday, July 30. Register online though the UC Alumni Association to attend the event. Alumni are invited to join Division Head Kevin Burke for a special reception to celebrate alumni achievements and the CCM Summer in LA program. Reconnect with fellow Bearcats, meet current students interning in LA, and enjoy an evening of conversation and community.

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CCM welcomes new musical theatre faculty member Brandon Kelly

July 22, 2026

UC College-Conservatory of Music Dean Pete Jutras has announced the appointment of Brandon Kelly as CCM's new Assistant Professor of Musical Theatre Dance. His faculty appointment officially begins on Aug. 15, 2026. Already a familiar face at CCM, Kelly previously served as an Artist in Residence for Musical Theatre Dance during the Spring 2026 Semester.

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WATCH: The making of a music video in CCM's XR Studio

July 14, 2026

CCM Media Production student Gabriel Peters' capstone project is to create a music video for his original song "DEATH/LIVE." He is the music composer and XR designer, as well as one of the musicians. This mini doc takes views inside his creative process as he works to complete his capstone project. Peters graduated with a BFA in Media Production in spring 2026.

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Why is there a statue of Stephen Foster in Cincinnati?

June 26, 2026

Even if you don't know American parlor composer Stephen Foster, you’ve probably heard his music. His mid-19th century folk songs, including “Camptown Races” and “Oh Susanna,” make appearances in pop culture to this day. There’s a statue of Foster overlooking the Ohio river in Alms Park that prompted WVXU's Bill Rinehart to feature him in his Cincinnati mysteries segment, OKI Wanna Know. WVXU turned to University of Cincinnati music history expert Kristy Swift for a peek into Foster’s life and impact in the region.

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CCM welcomes Hiram Diaz as Visiting Artist of Euphonium

June 25, 2026

UC College-Conservatory of Music Dean Pete Jutras has announced the appointment of Hiram Diaz as CCM's Visiting Artist of Euphonium for 2026-27. A CCM alumnus (BM Euphonium Performance, 2007), Diaz's visiting appointment begins this fall.

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CCM welcomes Ben Nicholson as Assistant Professor of Immersive Media and Live Events

June 24, 2026

UC College-Conservatory of Music Dean Pete Jutras has announced the appointment of Benjamin Nicholson as CCM's new Assistant Professor of Immersive Media and Visuals for Live Events. A CCM alumnus (MFA Lighting Design & Technology, 2025), Nicholson's faculty appointment officially begins on Aug. 15, 2026, and he will work with college leadership to develop classes, content and programming in Live and Immersive Media at CCM. Nicholson's position is a joint appointment shared by CCM's Divisions of Media Production and Theatre Arts, Production and Arts Administration, and he will teach classes for both areas of the college.