UC Lindner College of Business

09/02/2026

Growth rarely happens when you're comfortable.

In the latest episode of Bearcats Mean Business, FC Cincinnati President & Co-CEO Jeff Berding reflects on leaving a successful career with the Cincinnati Bengals to pursue an idea that many thought was a long shot: bringing Major League Soccer to Cincinnati.

A first-generation college graduate and fifth-generation Cincinnatian, Berding offers practical insights on building buy-in, bringing people together and creating something bigger than yourself.

🎧 Listen now: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6qRJhqGoFz9fsTnNyBx2Dl?si=rIVjgP5YQL6Tl9pnTk50Sg

08/31/2026

💼 🐾 Co-op of the Week is BACK!

Meet Thomas Dwyer, an Operations Management & International Business major, kicking off our athletic season!

During his co-op with GE Aerospace, Tommy worked in Supply Chain Operations, where he helped manage significant contingent liability spend, developed a Copilot Contract Analysis tool, and contributed to tracking 3,000+ active contracts.

Catch Tommy being spotlighted at the following games:
🏐 Sept. 1: Volleyball Home Opener | Fifth Third Arena
🏈 Sept. 5: Football Home Opener | Nippert Stadium

Way to go, Tommy! 🐾👏

08/27/2026

A new chapter for the UC Real Estate Center. 🏙️

The UC Real Estate Center has named Sean McGrory its new executive director, bringing decades of experience to the role.

A longtime center partner and former member of its Board of Executive Advisors in Real Estate, McGrory has worked alongside real estate industry leaders throughout his career.

Now, he’ll put those relationships to work strengthening the center’s connections with students and expanding engagement across the local, regional and national real estate community.

“Sean’s collaborative approach to leadership, deep commitment to the Cincinnati community and unwavering drive for excellence make him uniquely positioned to advance the center,” said Lindner dean Marianne Lewis, PhD.

➡️ Meet Sean and learn what’s ahead for the UC Real Estate Center:

The UC Real Estate Center has announced Sean McGrory as its new executive director. McGrory succeeds Carl Goertemoeller, who retired.

08/26/2026

The best salespeople aren’t the ones doing all the talking. They’re the ones asking the right questions.

On the latest episode of Bearcats Mean Business, Ann Sojka, assistant professor of marketing and academic director of the Grau Center for Professional Selling, explains why great selling starts with listening, understanding and solving problems—not pushing a product.

Sojka shares how Lindner’s approach to selling helps students understand what customers actually need, adapt to how they make decisions, and deliver solutions that create lasting value. She also explores how those same skills—listening, adaptability, empathy and problem-solving—can make you better at virtually any career.

🎧 Listen & watch to the latest episode of Bearcats Mean Business: https://bit.ly/4x1r0lq

08/25/2026

Take a peek behind the curtain and find what our graduate programs have to offer you!

Join us at 6 p.m. on September 9 at Lindner Hall for a night of discovery as you dive into our graduate degree offerings, connect with fellow Cincinnati professionals and take the next step in your career.

Additionally, you’ll walk away with real-world insights from our sample courses in topics, including AI management, leadership, data analytics, marketing and more.

Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/4ivBcPb.

The Carl H. Lindner College of Business will open its doors to members of the Cincinnati community on September 9 at 6 p.m. for Inside Lindner Graduate Programs, an informational evening designed to familiarize attendees with Lindner's graduate degree o...

08/25/2026

First day back check: favorite class? 👀 Current binge?

🌴OBX has entered the chat. 😂

Welcome back, Bearcats! 🐻📚

08/24/2026

It’s the first day of classes and we have questions 🎤👀

Welcome back, Lindner! 🐾

08/21/2026

Lindner looking like a pretty good place to spend the next few years. 👀🌅

College Day tomorrow. 🐾
Classes Monday. 📚

📸 Lindner alum

08/20/2026

Think great salespeople are born with the gift of gab? Think again!

On the latest episode of Bearcats Mean Business, Ann Sojka, assistant professor of marketing and academic director of the Grau Center for Professional Selling, breaks down why “sellers aren’t born, they’re made”—and why the best sales skills have little to do with being persuasive.

Sojka shares lessons from her own career, why no experience is wasted, and how listening, adaptability and problem-solving can turn a sales conversation into a lasting relationship. She also takes us inside Lindner’s hands-on sales education and explores how AI is changing the profession while making human skills even more valuable.

🎧 Sales skills are life skills. Listen to the latest episode of Bearcats Mean Business: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Tmxv6bUoWhoDlIvuSX4eZ?si=0Wsjr7YMRZGyyygk0IZ9VA

08/19/2026

Big news in insurance and risk management at Lindner! The Carl H. Lindner III Center for Insurance and Risk Management has named Shannon Lewandowski its inaugural executive director.

Lewandowski has more than 20 years of insurance industry experience spanning claims, sales, management, training, analytics, AI and talent development.

“I’m energized by the opportunities ahead under Shannon Lewandowski’s leadership,” said Lindner dean Marianne Lewis, PhD. “Shannon brings an exceptional depth of insurance industry experience, complemented by strong expertise in analytics and AI. This unique combination positions the center to strengthen industry partnerships, expand opportunities for our students and faculty, and drive innovation in insurance and risk management.”

➡️ Meet Shannon and learn what’s ahead for the center:

The Carl H. Lindner III Center for Insurance and Risk Management has named Shannon Lewandowski as its inaugural executive director.