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UC inventor of Benadryl receives national honors

September 11, 2025

The American Chemical Society recognized UC chemist George Rieveschl's discovery of Benadryl on the Chemistry Department's 150th anniversary. The group named Benadryl a national historic chemical landmark.

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In Memoriam: Gregory Beaucage, PhD

September 5, 2025

Gregory Beaucage, PhD, was internationally recognized for his contributions to polymer science and materials characterization. Beaucage, a University of Cincinnati professor in the Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, died July 14, 2025. His most influential work was the development of the Unified Scattering Function (USF), a breakthrough that transformed the use of small-angle scattering techniques in analyzing complex polymer systems.

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Engineering graduate drafted by San Diego Padres

July 16, 2025

The Cincinnati Enquirer highlighted University of Cincinnati engineering graduate Kerrington Cross's journey to the major leagues. Waiting alongside hundreds of other baseball hopefuls, Kerrington Cross heard his name called on July 14. With the 220th overall pick in the Major League Baseball Draft, Cross is headed to the San Diego Padres.