UC History
In what year was the University of Cincinnati established by the city?
What is 1870?
This sport and football are considered “big-ticket” events at UC.
What is baseball?
UC is the ___ largest university in Ohio.
What is second?
Cincinnati’s nickname referencing royalty.
What is the Queen City?
This creamy, rich dessert is a UC student favorite and Cincinnati staple since 1870.
favorite and Cincinnati staple since 1870.What is Graeter’s Ice Cream?
This UC engineering dean started the world’s first co-op program.
Who is Herman Schneider?
These women’s teams always offer free admission to students.
Name at least three
What are basketball, lacrosse, golf, soccer, swimming & diving, tennis, track & field, and volleyball?
The average student-to-faculty ratio at UC.
A. 16:1
B. 30:1
C. 64:1
What is 16:1?
Cincinnati was a major stop on this 19th-century freedom network.
What is the Underground Railroad?
This unique breakfast meat made with pork, oats, and spices is a Cincinnati classic.
What is Goetta?
In 2019, UC earned this prestigious classification from the Carnegie Commission.
What is Research University
A few days before home games, how many tickets does the UC box office give out to UC students for free?
A. 100
B. 500
C. 2,000
D. 5,000
What is 2,000 tickets?
Students collectively earn this much annually through co-op.
A. $45 million
B. $66 million
C. $90 million
What is ~$66 million?
Cincinnati was once nicknamed this due to its meatpacking industry.
What is Porkopolis?
Cincinnati is the world capital of this spicy, noodle-covered dish.
What is chili?
UC officially became part of this system in 1977.
What is the University System of Ohio?
UC was one of the only schools in Ohio to have this feature.
A. Sporting Facilities on Main Campus
B. Swimming Team
C. A hot tub in the recreation center
What is Sporting Facilities on Main Campus
This UC tradition involves dressing down for a charity run.
What is the Nearly Naked Mile?
Cincinnati was named after this Roman hero.
Who is Cincinnatus?
This trendy neighborhood is packed with local restaurants, farmer's market vendors, music, and free concerts.
What is Over-the-Rhine (OTR)?
These two colleges, founded in 1819, eventually became UC.
What are Cincinnati College and the Medical College of Ohio?
What conference did UC join and in what year?
What is Big 12 Conference in 2023?
Name the popular chant that rings the stadiums on game days
(Hint: 3 words)
What is Down the Drive?
Cincinnati was the first major U.S. city founded after what major historical event?
What is the American Revolution?
With your Bearcat Card, you get discounted or free access to this powerful museum highlighting American history and civil rights.
What is the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center?