A University of Cincinnati College of Medicine faculty member is working to create sustainable funding models for global oral health initiatives and move away from what is referred to as “parachuting” and “voluntourism” trends.

How do life partners find each other? At the University of Cincinnati, amidst classes, co-ops and campus events, a few lucky souls cross paths with the meet-cute who becomes the lasting love of their life. Others realize a spousal destiny only after graduation. As we celebrate Valentine’s Day, five alumni couples share their Bearcat love stories — personal tales of romance, devotion and continued engagement with UC.

Each year, the UC Alumni Association (UCAA) honors a select few of its more than 350,000 alumni based on their career accomplishments and contributions to the university and community, recognizing them during Alumni Week festivities.