The social sciences at the College of Arts and Sciences provide an insightful exploration of human behavior and societal structures. This academic field includes a variety of disciplines such as sociology, political science, anthropology, Africana studies, and communication. Students are encouraged to analyze and interpret complex social phenomena, developing a nuanced understanding of how individuals and communities interact. Emphasizing critical thinking, research, and data analysis, the social sciences equip students with skills that are highly valued across numerous professions.
The faculty, consisting of experienced researchers and educators, guide students through a comprehensive study of social dynamics, fostering awareness and problem-solving abilities. Through interdisciplinary coursework and collaborative research opportunities, the social sciences at the College of Arts and Sciences prepare students to become informed leaders and proactive citizens in an ever-evolving global society.
June 4, 2026
UC Professor Jeffrey Blevins talks to the Dallas Morning News about how outside agitators seize on tragedy to push their agendas.
June 2, 2026
The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences awarded a $3.3M grant to University of Cincinnati researcher Hong‑Sheng Wang, PhD, to study how microplastics and nanoplastics affect cardiovascular health.
June 1, 2026
UC Assistant Professor Allison Rickfelder explains why wall lizards from Italy — known locally as Lazarus lizards — are showing up in new neighborhoods across Southwest Ohio.
May 28, 2026
CityBeat highlighted an indie horror video game set in Crosley Tower, a 16-story classroom and lab building under demolition at the University of Cincinnati.
May 28, 2026
University of Cincinnati researchers found natural gas streetlights in Cincinnati and Boston leak far more methane and carbon monoxide than stoves or water heaters and cost cities far more than LED lighting.
May 26, 2026
U.S. Army veteran and UC School of Public and International Affairs Professor Jeffrey Blevins urges Americans to think about how they can show their gratitude to those who gave their lives while serving in the United States military.
June 5, 2026
As MedCentral recently reported, pending broader pharmacologic approvals for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), lifestyle modifications remain the go-to intervention.
June 5, 2026
The Ohio Cyber Range Institute at the University of Cincinnati recently received $227,000 from the Ohio Controlling Board., reported Local 12 News. The OCRI manages the Ohio Cyber Range on behalf of the state. It is a statewide, collaborative network that supports cybersecurity programs across Ohio.
June 4, 2026
UC-connected band The National, co-founded by DAAP alumni, has been named to The New York Times Magazine readers’ list of the 100 Greatest Living American Songwriters.
June 4, 2026
UC Professor Jeffrey Blevins talks to the Dallas Morning News about how outside agitators seize on tragedy to push their agendas.
June 3, 2026
Forbes names the University of Cincinnati as a leader in co-op and work-integrated learning, highlighting UC as a model for how higher education can prove value to employers and students.
June 2, 2026
The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences awarded a $3.3M grant to University of Cincinnati researcher Hong‑Sheng Wang, PhD, to study how microplastics and nanoplastics affect cardiovascular health.