College of Arts & Sciences, University of Cincinnati

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Crosley Tower may be coming down, but its legacy is far from over. 🎮🏢

As demolition of UC’s iconic Crosley Tower continues, the building has found new life in The Crosley Tower Horror—an indie game that invites players to explore its darkened halls and mysterious floors. This game is giving players a chance to explore a spooky digital version of one of UC’s most talked-about landmarks.

Read the story 🔗 uc.edu/news/articles/2026/05/citybeat-highlights-video-game-set-in-ucs-crosley-tower.html

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Happy Monday! 🌳🌤️💙

For more than 50 years, UC archaeologist Jack L. Davis has helped shape the study of ancient Greece through groundbreaking research, fieldwork and mentorship.

Now, the Carl W. Blegen Professor of Greek Archaeology in the University of Cincinnati College of Arts and Sciences has received the 2026 Athens Prize — a prestigious honor recognizing scholars whose work has significantly advanced knowledge of ancient Greece.

🔗 Read more about Davis’ remarkable career and contributions to Aegean archaeology: uc.edu/news/articles/2026/05/davis-athens-prize-2026.html

What helps a restaurant survive — and what leads to closure? 🍽️📊

UC geography doctoral student Hannah Dahlke studied 15 years of restaurant data across Cincinnati neighborhoods to examine how events like the Great Recession and COVID-19 impacted independently owned eateries throughout the city. Her research highlights the challenges restaurants face and the role neighborhood factors can play in long-term survival.

Read more 🔗 https://www.uc.edu/news/articles/2026/05/uc-cincinnati-restaurant-closures-study.html

Today, we remember the courage, service and sacrifice of those who gave everything for our country. 🇺🇸 💙

From Cincinnati to Washington, D.C. and Montreal, UC students are making their mark through Model Arab League and Model United Nations competitions. 🌎

This year included a first-place national finish for Model Arab League and multiple individual honors for Model UN delegates across major conferences.

Read more about the students, experiences and achievements behind these teams 🔗 www.uc.edu/news/articles/2026/05/arts--sciences-feature---model-arab-league-and-model-un-teams.html

Congratulations to Rebecca L. Kerns, Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Classics at UC, on receiving the Samuel H. Kress Foundation Rome Prize — one of the most competitive and prestigious honors in the field. 🌍🏛️

We’re proud to celebrate this outstanding accomplishment and the continued success of A&S scholars on a global stage. The photos featured here are shared from Kerns’ work and research.