Professional Development & Community Impact

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UC scholarship recipients and donor enjoy bond

July 24, 2025

On a bright spring day at the University of Cincinnati’s Uptown Campus, Kim Dobbs, BSED ’78, and a group of students greet each other with smiles and hugs. They chat about summer plans and a shared appreciation for Mexican food. These student-athletes benefit from scholarships created by Kim and her late husband, Robert (Bob) Dobbs, BBA ’76, MBA ’88. In 2024, Dobbs made a planned gift supporting four scholarships for student-athletes on UC’s dance team, women’s tennis, the volleyball team and UC cheerleaders. These scholarships have supported 15 students since their inception. Dobbs has been giving to the university since 1978.

The Office of Professional Development & Community Impact within the College of Engineering and Applied Science offers a variety of opportunities to students, staff, faculty, and the Greater Cincinnati Area. The office is committed to providing opportunities internally and externally through community outreach, STEM education for K-12 students, incoming student support, current student support and success, and professional development. 


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