UC Blue Ash

A Message from UC Blue Ash College Dean, Robin Lightner, PhD

We have the opportunity to make a big difference in students’ lives through UC’s Day of Giving. In addition to working hard on their academics, many of our students also work hard to meet their basic needs as they transition to adulthood. Many of our students work while going to school, some are raising a family, while others face food insecurity. Regardless of which UC Blue Ash fund you choose to support, your gift helps ensure we have the resources to meet our students’ needs so they can focus on their courses and stay on the path to their goals. 

Thank you for all you do for UC Blue Ash College, and for our students! 


Funds that need your support

  • The Dental Hygiene Exam Fund provides licensure support for students in the UC Blue Ash College Dental Hygiene program. Together, preparation and exam fees total approximately $1,900 per student, a significant financial burden as students complete their academic programs. 
  • The NCLEX Fund provides licensure support for students in the UC Blue Ash College Nursing program. Preparing for the exam and paying associated costs often presents a financial hardship at the very moment students are transitioning into the workforce. 
  • All gifts to the UCBA Pantry Support Fund provide free food, hygiene items and cleaning supplies to UC Blue Ash students in need. 
  • The UC Fund for Blue Ash provides unrestricted funds that allow us to support the areas of greatest need. From classroom equipment, to technology, to staffing our academic support labs, these critical resources allow us to offer a world-class education with personalized care. 


 


UC and UC Health employees can give via 
payroll deduction today. 

Event
Bearcats in the USA Challenge
The first donor in each state will win an additional $50 for the fund they supported.
Event
First-Time Donor Challenge (Tuesday noon to midnight)
Every first-time donor who makes a gift on April 14 will be placed in a drawing. The winner will be awarded an additional $500 to the fund they supported and a UC swag item.
Event
Young Alumni Challenge (Tuesday noon to midnight)
Alumni that graduated between 2015 and 2025 who make a gift on April 14 will be placed in a drawing. The winner will be awarded an additional $500 to the fund they supported and a UC swag item.
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Tag a Bearcat Challenge
Tag your Bearcat bestie that should make a gift in honor of UC Day of Giving! To participate in challenge, tag @uofcincyalumni and include #BearcatsGive in your comment. The more Bearcats you tag, the more chances you have to win. We’ll randomly pick one winner to receive $500 to the fund of their choice and a UC gift basket!
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1819 Challenge
The 1,819 gift will receive an additional $500 to that fund.
Leaderboard
Kickoff Challenge (Tuesday 12-2 p.m.)
The fund that receives the most gifts in the first tow hours of UC Day of Giving will receive an additional $1,000.
Fund Designation (159)
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Bearcat for Life Challenge (Tuesday 2-3 p.m.)
The fund that receives the most alumni gifts during this hour will receive an additional $1,000.
Fund Designation (159)
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Boldly Bearcat Challenge (Tuesday 5-6 p.m.)
The fund that receives the most dollars during this hour will receive an additional $1,000.
Fund Designation (159)
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Down the Drive Ambassador Challenge (Tuesday 9-11 p.m.)
The ambassador with the most gifts attributed to their personal referral link between 9-11 p.m. wins $200 additional dollars to the fund of their choice. *Ambassador must have at least 5 gifts tied to their personal referral link in the timeframe to win. Ambassadors can only win once.
Event
Skyline Challenge (Wednesday 8-10 a.m.)
Every donor who makes a gift in this period will be placed in a drawing. The winner will receive an additional $500 to the fund they supported and a $100 gift card to skyline.
Leaderboard
The Final Countdown Challenge (Wednesday 10 a.m.-noon)
The fund that receives the most gifts during the last two hours will receive an additional $1,000.
Fund Designation (159)
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Last Gift Challenge
The last donor to make a gift on UC Day of Giving will win an additional $500 for the fund they supported.
Event
Alumni Couple Challenge (Tuesday noon to midnight)
UC alumni couples who make a gift on April 14 will be placed in a drawing. The winner will be awarded an additional $500 to the fund they supported and a UC swag item.
$750
Parents Challenge
When 100 parents make a gift, $750 is unlocked to the University of Cincinnati Student Emergency Fund.
100 Gift Goal
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#BearcatsGive Challenge
We'll randomly pick one winner who uses #BearcatsGive and give $500 to the fund of their choice.
Event
Save the Date Challenge
Help us spread the word about Day of Giving! Share the 2026 UC Day of Giving video on your organization’s or college’s social media channels to be entered in a drawing. Each post is one entry and the UC Alumni Association must be tagged at @uofcincyalumni. The winner will receive an additional $500 to the fund of their choice. Find the video at dayofgiving.uc.edu
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First Gift Challenge (Tuesday 12 p.m.)
The first donor to make a gift on UC Day of Giving will win an additional $500 for the fund they supported
Event
Down the Drive Ambassador Challenge (Tuesday 12-2 p.m.)
The ambassador with the most gifts attributed to their personal referral link between 12-2 p.m. wins $200 additional dollars to the fund of their choice. *Ambassador must have at least 5 gifts tied to their personal referral link in the timeframe to win. Ambassadors can only win once.
Event
Down the Drive Ambassador Challenge (Tuesday 3-5 p.m.)
The ambassador with the most gifts attributed to their personal referral link between 3-5 p.m. wins $200 additional dollars to the fund of their choice. *Ambassador must have at least 5 gifts tied to their personal referral link in the timeframe to win. Ambassadors can only win once.
Event
Down the Drive Ambassador Challenge (Tuesday 6-8 p.m.)
The ambassador with the most gifts attributed to their personal referral link 6-8 p.m. wins $200 additional dollars to the fund of their choice. *Ambassador must have at least 5 gifts tied to their personal referral link in the timeframe to win. Ambassadors can only win once.
Leaderboard
All-Nighter Challenge (Tuesday 10 p.m.-Wednesday 7 a.m.)
The fund that receives the most gifts overnight will receive an additional $1,000
Fund Designation (159)
Event
Down the Drive Ambassador Challenge (Wednesday 8-10 a.m.)
The ambassador with the most gifts attributed to their personal referral link 8-10 a.m. wins $200 additional dollars to the fund of their choice. *Ambassador must have at least 5 gifts tied to their personal referral link in the timeframe to win. Ambassadors can only win once.
Event
Down the Drive Ambassador Challenge (Wednesday 10 a.m.-noon)
The ambassador with the most gifts attributed to their personal referral link between 10 a.m. to noon wins $200 additional dollars to the fund of their choice. *Ambassador must have at least 5 gifts tied to their personal referral link in the timeframe to win. Ambassadors can only win once.
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