Arts and Sciences

Why support the College of Arts and Sciences on UC Day of Giving?

The faculty, staff, and students in the College of Arts and Sciences provide immense value to both the city and the nation. The college leads initiatives that contribute to changing the world—whether through enhancing science literacy in our communities, collaborating with community members to create improved social structures, or advancing understanding at the interface of humans and AI, our influence is both widespread and profound. As the largest college within this urban, thriving Research 1 university, we have been a cornerstone of the University of Cincinnati since its inception in 1819. We offer a liberal arts education to over 7,900 undergraduate and 700 graduate students. With more than 400 faculty members and 70+ degree programs spanning the natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities, the college is at the forefront of fostering academic excellence, societal impact, and innovation.

Donors like you make a difference in the College of Arts and Sciences every day, yet our transformational journey is far from complete. To achieve our vision, we rely on the ongoing support of alumni and friends who are committed to helping create a better tomorrow. Your continued philanthropy is deeply appreciated and essential to our mission.

Double your impact with a UC Day of Giving Match
Dean James Mack of the College of Arts and Sciences has issued a challenge to raise $2,000 for the Arts & Sciences Global Citizenship Innovation Fund. Dean Mack, who is passionate about helping A&S students obtain passports, is contributing $10,000 if the challenge is successful.

The fund covers a range of international travel expenses, such as airfare, lodging, meals, and the possibility of helping students cover the cost of obtaining a passport. By addressing these financial barriers, the college hopes to make studying abroad more accessible.   

Additional Funds that need your support

  • Gifts to the UC Fund for Arts and Sciences  are unrestricted funds that allow us the flexibility to support the areas of greatest need within the College. 
  • Gifts to the A&S Fund for Environment and Sustainability  provide unrestricted support to the new School of Environment and Sustainability and the Environmental Studies degree program  
  • The Arts & Sciences Graduate Student Support Fund allows students to focus on their research and education by alleviating the financial burden of research costs, conference attendance, professional development and more. 


 


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

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Bearcats in the USA Challenge
The first donor in each state will win an additional $50 for the fund they supported.
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First-Time Donor Challenge (Tuesday noon to midnight)
Every first-time donor who makes a gift on April 8 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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A&S Global Citizenship Innovation Fund
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A&S Global Citizenship Innovation Fund
Dean James Mack of the College of Arts and Sciences has issued a challenge to raise $2,000 for the A&S Global Citizenship Innovation Fund. Dean Mack, who is passionate about helping A&S students obtain passports, is contributing $10,000 if the challenge is successful.
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1819 Challenge
The 1,819th gift will receive an additional $500 to that fund.
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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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Down the Drive Ambassador Challenge (Tuesday 12-2 p.m.)
The ambassador with the most gifts attributed to their personal referral link between noon to 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.
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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.
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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.
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Down the Drive Ambassador Challenges (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.
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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
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Skyline Challenge (Wednesday 10 a.m.-noon)
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.
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Down the Drive Ambassador Challenge (Wednesday 10 a.m.-12 p.m.)
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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Alumni Couple Challenge (Tuesday noon to midnight)
UC alumni couples who make a gift on April 8 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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Young Alumni Challenge (Tuesday noon to midnight)
Alumni that graduated between 2014 and 2024 who make a gift on April 8 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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8th Anniversary Challenge
Tag 8 people that should make a gift in honor of our 8th UC Day! To participate in this challenge, tag @uofcincyalumni and include #BearcatsGive in your post. We'll randomly pick one winner to receive $500 to the fund of their choice and a UC prize pack!
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#BearcatsGive Challenge
We'll randomly pick one winner during UC Day of Giving who uses #BearcatsGive and give $500 to the fund of their choice.
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Kickoff Challenge (Tuesday 12-1 p.m.)
The fund that receives the most gifts in the first hour of UC Day of Giving will receive an additional $1,000.
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The Red and Black Challenge (Tuesday 1-2 p.m.)
Every donor who makes a gift during this hour will be placed in a drawing. The fund supported by the winner will receive an additional $500.
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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.
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The Oh Varsity Challenge (Tuesday 6-7 p.m.)
Every donor who makes a gift during this period will be placed in a drawing. The fund supported by the winner will receive an additional $500.
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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.
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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.
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Tower of Strength Challenge (Wednesday 10-11 a.m.)
The fund that receives the most dollars during this hour will receive an additional $1,000.
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The Final Countdown Challenge (Wednesday 11 a.m.-noon)
The fund that receives the most gifts during this hour will receive an additional $1,000.
Fund Designation (195)
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