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'Graduates, this is your day'
August 8, 2025
UC celebrated summer commencement at Fifth Third Arena.
College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning
The College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP) immerses its students in learning and practice through real world experience-based learning in over 20 undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs which span a broad range of creative disciplines.
DAAP’s approach to education cements its reputation as one of the best art and design schools in the world. In DAAP, students explore their passions and create artifacts, environments, and graphics that impact and improve the world.
DAAP graduates join the vast number of DAAP alumni – providing an instant professional network around the world.
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Experienced Based Learning
Students alternate time spent in the classroom with time spent in professional practice – working around the globe while building impressive resumes and professional networks.
Collaborative Culture
Through innovative, interdisciplinary projects students work collaboratively with other disciplines across campus on projects brought by local, regional, and international organizations.
Urban Core
Cincinnati is a city with a reputation for a thriving arts community. Our urban location offers opportunities to interact with creative communities as well as providing co-op partnerships.
My DAAP education has been much more than just classroom learning. It was a five-year comprehensive experience that challenged me to be a more thoughtful and empathetic design professional
Jonathan Feverston BS Interior Design 2021
College News
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Chatterjee Global Lecture Series is set for Oct. 22 at DAAP
August 6, 2025
he University of Cincinnati College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP) is set to host the 10th annual Chatterjee Global Lecture Series on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025.
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‘Forty Under 40’ includes eight UC alumni
August 4, 2025
Eight notable University of Cincinnati alumni have been named by the Cincinnati Business Courier to its annual “Forty Under 40” Class for 2025. For three decades, the Business Courier has showcased Cincinnati’s next generation of leaders from a wide range of fields, including medical, engineering, business, and the arts.