The Graduate College at the University of Cincinnati

10/03/2026

Immigration Scams and DHS Rule Changes

Be alert for scams involving visas, SEVIS or immigration status. U.S. government agencies will NEVER call to request payment, gift cards or personal information to resolve an immigration or tax issue.

If you receive a suspicious call or request, do not provide personal information or send money and report the details to UC Public Safety at 513-556-1111.

DHS update: Current policies remain in place, and F-1 and J-1 students continue to be admitted for Duration of Status (D/S).

UC International Services will continue to monitor developments. For the latest guidance, visit the UC International Services website or call 513-556-4278 with questions.

10/02/2026

Next Lives Here Presidential Fellow Henry Levesque, a graduate student in UC's DAAP (official) is creating an open-source urban data tool designed to help communities better understand and respond to the built environment.

His work is one example of how graduate students are using research and innovation to address challenges beyond the university.

Read the University of Cincinnati's news story to learn more about Henry’s research and his work developing an open-source tool for urban data → https://www.uc.edu/news/articles/2026/09/uc-daap-henry-levesque-open-source-urban-data-tool.html

Applications are now open for the next class of Next Lives Here Presidential Fellows. Learn more about the fellowship and how to apply → https://www.grad.uc.edu/student-life/awards/presidential-fellow.html

University of Cincinnati DAAP doctoral student Henry Levesque developed an open-source, low-cost data collection tool designed to help urban planners and communities gather and analyze information about their environments.

10/02/2026

Earlier this week, the Graduate Student Government hosted Dean and Dine, bringing graduate students together with Graduate College Dean Ryan White for a conversation about the graduate student experience.

Thank you to everyone who joined us, shared their experiences, asked questions and helped make the conversation meaningful. We’re grateful for opportunities like this to listen, connect and continue building a stronger graduate student community at UC!

10/01/2026

Spooky season is here, but we’ve got all the treats and no tricks!

Fall is packed with opportunities to learn, connect and make progress toward your goals. Here’s what’s coming up from the Graduate College:

▪️ Graduate Writing Workshops & Writing Accountability Groups: Build your writing skills, stay accountable and make progress on your work.

▪️Grad Career Week: Explore programs and workshops focused on career development and preparing for your next step.

▪️ETD Support Session: Get support as you navigate the electronic thesis and dissertation process.

▪️Research Workshop Series: Presented by the Graduate College and UC Libraries, with sessions designed to support graduate student research and professional development.

▪️Three Minute Thesis: Applications for the 2027 competition open Nov. 1, with information sessions on Nov. 5 and Nov. 12 for students interested in communicating their research to a broader audience.

Learn more and register on GetInvolved!

09/30/2026

Meet the 2026 Dean’s Dissertation Completion Fellows!

Nine PhD students from across the University of Cincinnati are using fellowship support to focus on their dissertation research and complete the final stages of their degree programs.

2026 Dean’s Dissertation Completion Fellows

Olukunle Akinborewa, Systems Biology and Physiology Graduate Program, College of Medicine

Md Tuhin Chowdhury, Department of Geography and Geographic Information Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences

Suchandrima Dutta, Pathobiology and Molecular Medicine Graduate Program, College of Medicine

Charlie Giraud, Department of Psychology, College of Arts and Sciences

Szymon Nogalski, School of Planning, College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning

Alicen Potts, School of Criminal Justice, College of Education, Criminal Justice, Human Services, and Information Technology

Pankaj Rajdeo, Department of Biomedical Informatics, College of Medicine

Aura Vargas, Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, College of Allied Health Sciences

Honorable mention: Amirhosein Sarchami, Department of Mechanical, Materials, and Industrial Engineering, College of Engineering and Applied Science

Nominations are open for the 2027-28 Dean’s Dissertation Completion Fellowship. The fellowship provides a stipend of up to $25,000, plus a tuition scholarship for the funded semester(s).

Are you in your penultimate or final year of your PhD program? Connect with your graduate program director or program staff member to learn about the nomination process. Each PhD program may nominate up to two students.

Nominations are due Thurs. Dec. 1. Learn more → grad.uc.edu/student-life/awards/dissertation-completion

09/30/2026

Ready to strengthen your CV?

Join the Graduate College this Fri. Oct. 2 from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. for Creating a CV, an online workshop for graduate students who are new to developing an academic CV or looking for a refresher.

Learn how to structure your CV and effectively highlight teaching, research, publications, presentations, service, awards and other scholarly experiences.

Presenter: Juliet Ellinger, MBA, MA, PhD student in English

Ellinger is a writer and PhD student whose research explores feminist care work, disability studies and equitable writing pedagogy. She develops pragmatic, accessibility-centered approaches to writing and composition.

Learn more and register on GetInvolved → getinvolved.uc.edu/event/12713704

09/30/2026

Stay Healthy This Fall!

Help keep yourself and the Bearcat community healthy this fall. Along with staying up to date on vaccinations, get plenty of sleep, eat well and keep a sick-day kit on hand with essentials like a thermometer, medication, tissues, hand sanitizer and COVID-19 or flu tests.

Need a flu shot? Flu shot appointments are available at University Health Services (UHS) throughout October. Call 513-556-2564 to schedule an appointment or if you’re feeling sick.

09/29/2026

A few highlights from National Postdoc Appreciation Week (Sept. 21–25)!

The Graduate College was proud to help celebrate University of Cincinnati's postdocs with opportunities to connect, learn and recharge throughout the week, including Donuts & Coffee pop-ups and the PostDoc Family Picnic.

Thank you to all of our postdocs for the research, scholarship and expertise you bring to the UC community!

09/28/2026

Got an ETD to Submit? We’re Here to Help!

Set aside two hours to make progress on your document and ETD submission during our first ETD Drop-In Session of the fall semester tomorrow Tues. Sept. 29 from 6–8 p.m., online.

Bring your laptop, grab a snack and get to work. Staff from the Graduate College and Digital Accessibility Office will be available throughout the session to answer questions and provide support as you prepare your submission.

Can’t make this one? Join us for our next session on Wed. Oct. 21 from noon–2 p.m. in Clifton Court Hall, room 5280.

Register → https://bit.ly/4hun7iO

09/25/2026

! Meet UC’s newest Next Lives Here Presidential Fellows and NEXT Graduate Leaders Fellows! 🐾

The Graduate College recently welcomed new cohorts of fellows through these two competitive fellowship programs. The fellowships provide financial support, mentorship and professional development opportunities to help graduate students advance their research, build leadership skills and prepare for their next steps.

Read the UC News story → bit.ly/UCNewsFellowships

Applications and nominations are now open for the next fellowship cycle. Talk with your advisor, mentor or program director to learn more!