The University of Cincinnati recently acknowledged the efforts of local heroes in service-learning. At an event by the College of Cooperative Education and Professional Studies (CCPS), they dished out some well-deserved recognition to those who have gone the extra mile in community engagement.
Garnering the inaugural Roger Grein Award for Community Impact was Over-the-Rhine Community Housing. For those unfamiliar, this organization has been a key player in driving community development in their namesake neighborhood and beyond. Their work caught the eye of the university and secured them this fresh accolade. Then there's Associate Professor Stacie Furst-Holloway and Educator Professor Erinn Green. Both were handed the 2025 Jack Twyman Award for Service-Learning for their accomplishments from the Department of Psychology in the College of Arts & Sciences.
These awards demonstrate the university's apparent dedication to intertwining educational aspirations with real-world community projects. They demonstrate that UC doesn't only talk the talk—they walk it by recognizing and fostering a culture of service embedded within its academic fabric. The awarded faculty members come from a department that isn't always in the limelight for community service, further underscoring the breadth of UC's commitment to service-learning across all disciplines.
According to a University of Cincinnati announcement, "These accolades highlight UC’s commitment to service-learning, seamlessly integrating academic pursuits with impactful community engagement." These awards aren't just pat on the backs but signify a deeper institutional commitment to supporting and advancing the common good alongside academic excellence.
