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uc students proudly go by this nickname
what are the Bearcats?
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UC students can ride this public transportation system throughout Greater Cincinnati for FREE with a UC-sponsored pass.
What is Cincinnati Metro? 🚌
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Want to explore OTR, downtown, and The Banks without paying for transportation? This Cincinnati ride is completely FREE.
What is The Connector streetcar? 🚊 It runs a 3.6 mile loop and is fare free every day.
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You’re struggling in a class and want free one on one help from another UC student. Who you gonna call?
What is the Learning Commons / Peer Tutoring?
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The director behind Jaws, E.T., Jurassic Park, and Indiana Jones was actually born in Cincinnati.
Who is Steven Spielberg? 🎬 Cincinnati lists Spielberg as a Cincinnati-born entertainer.
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UC created this college experience in 1906 that lets students alternate between classes and real world work experience
What is co-op?
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UC students get free access to this online platform with thousands of courses on things like Excel, AI, software, and professional skills.
What is LinkedIn Learning? 💻
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General admission AND parking are free at this museum located in Eden Park.
What is the Cincinnati Art Museum? 🎨 General admission is always free, although some special exhibitions cost extra.
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Your laptop suddenly stops connecting to UC WiFi and you have an assignment due tonight. Who you gonna call?
What is UC IT / Digital Technology Solutions?
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Before becoming part of 98 Degrees and hosting shows like Love Is Blind, this singer graduated from Cincinnati’s School for Creative and Performing Arts.
Who is Nick Lachey?
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Before becoming Super Bowl champions and hosts of New Heights, these two brothers both played football at UC
Who are Jason and Travis Kelce?
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Interview coming up but nothing to wear? UC has this resource where students can get professional clothing for FREE and keep what they choose.
What is the Career Closet? 👔
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Giant porch swings, river views, an interactive foot piano, and water features can all be enjoyed for free at this downtown park.
What is Smale Riverfront Park? 🌊 Cincinnati Parks confirms the swings, foot piano, water play, and other free park features.
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You have no idea what career fits your major and want help figuring out internships, resumes, or your next step. Who you gonna call?
What is the Bearcat Promise Career Studio?
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This Cincinnati formed band is behind the huge hit “Shut Up and Dance.”
Who is Walk the Moon? 🎶 UC also has a connection through guitarist and CCM alum Eli Maiman.
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This allergy medicine found in medicine cabinets everywhere was developed by a UC researcher.
What is Benadryl
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Don’t own a bike? UC students can borrow one of these for FREE for up to one week at a time.
What is a bike through Bearcat Bike Share? 🚲
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Every Monday during its 2026 season, you can listen to live jazz for FREE at this OTR park across from Music Hall.
What is Washington Park? 🎷 Jazz at the Park is free with no tickets required and runs through October 26, 2026.
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You’re walking back alone at night and want someone to virtually watch your trip or quickly contact UCPD. Who you gonna call?
What is the Bearcat Guardian app? 📱
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This viral TikTok creator behind the Days of Girlhood series graduated from UC’s CCM with a BFA in Musical Theatre in 2019 and later made her Broadway debut playing Anne Boleyn in SIX.
Who is Dylan Mulvaney?
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A UC professor helped work out the mathematical shape and design the shape behind this iconic stackable snack
What are Pringles? 🥔
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UC holds this Carnegie research designation for universities with very high research spending and doctoral production.
What is R1, or Research 1? 🔬
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This free Cincinnati festival transforms more than 30 city blocks with projection mapping, murals, light installations, and interactive art every other year.
What is BLINK? ✨BLINK is a free four night art and light festival that spreads through Downtown Cincinnati, OTR, and across the river into Northern Kentucky, with projections on buildings, murals, live art, and interactive installations.
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Money is tight and you need free groceries or basic hygiene products. Who you gonna call?
What is Bearcats Pantry and Resource Center? 🛒
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This UC engineering graduate became the chief engineer who oversaw construction of one of America’s most iconic bridges.
Who is Joseph Strauss? 🌉 The bridge: Golden Gate Bridge.