James twyman biography

Today, the University of Cincinnati is a world-renowned, top-35 public research university enrolling more than 45,000 students. To our friends, fans and faculty, to our students and supporters, to our alumni and many allies, it appears that the university has always been here atop the Clifton Avenue ridge.

But as we peer back 200 years, we know that such is not the case.

How this university came to be is the story of more than a few struggles, numerous false starts (and stops), a few meanders and, of course, successful advances from approximately 1805 onward.

But like a well-loved tale you know will end well, a very happy ending awaited us all on our hilltop home.

Thanks and acknowledgement

This web project owes much to many; however, we would be remiss if we did not ask several historians to step forward and take a bow.

Much of what you will find on this site is based on — and shamelessly stolen from — these University of Cincinnati editor