2013 University of Cincinnati Men's Soccer Guide

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2013 UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI MEN’S SOCCER

OF CINCINNATI in 1906. Now, over 100 years and 43 countries later, generations of students worldwide have followed our lead. »» Today, UC’s co-op program is listed among the nation’s best in US News & World Report rankings. LOYAL ALUMNI »» The 2010-11 Almanac from the Chronicle of Higher Education ranked UC’s endowment of $1,004,368,000 at 74th in the United States among all colleges and universities. »» Income from endowment earnings reflect the dedication of more than 250,000 living alumni. VIBRANT SETTING The University of Cincinnati has seen tremendous growth since 2000 with the construction of 24 buildings across its main campus as well as Clermont College and Blue Ash locations. THE QUEEN CITY Amidst the gently rolling hills along the Ohio River, Cincinnati spreads from the southwestern corner of Ohio into Northern Kentucky and southeastern Indiana.

A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE Cincinnati is not only among the best places for these companies to do business; it’s also one of the best places to live. Named ‘A Top-10 Value City’ by Kiplinger magazine, Cincinnati’s vibrant economy, low cost of living and great amenities helps companies retain current employees and recruit new ones.

GETTING METROPOLITAN The metropolitan Cincinnati population is 2.1 million. The metro area consists of Hamilton, Clermont and Warren Counties in Ohio; Boone, Campbell and Kenton Counties in Kentucky; and Dearborn County, Indiana. The city’s population is about 356,000 and covers an area of 77.2 square miles. ACCOLADES AND AWARDS National praise keeps coming for Cincinnati and the city’s improved image has been the subject of numerous articles placed in publications such as USA Today, CNN.com and Esquire Magazine. Cincinnati is recognized not only as a top destination for all ages, but also a community that strives for innovation, quality of life and regional growth. AN ATTRACTIVE DESTINATION Cincinnati’s attractions were recognized as top vacation spots for families, in the Zagat Survey’s U.S. Family Travel Guide, in association with Parenting Magazine. Numerous Cincinnati attractions top rankings among a list of over 1,000 sites and attractions in the United States. »» Cincinnati is home to the NFL’s Cincinnati Bengals and MLB’s Cincinnati Reds. »» Newport Aquarium was named the No. 1 aquarium in the Midwest and one of the 25 top rated attractions in the country. »» Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden ranked 13th of 50 national attractions. »» Cincinnati Art Museum tied with four museums, including the Metropolitan Art Museum in New York and the Art Institute in Chicago, for best art museum. »» Kings Island ranked 4th overall in “child appeal” category. »» Newport on the Levee topped the national list of malls and shopping centers. »» Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal and Great American Ball Park received top rankings as well.

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AMONG THE FORTUNATE Cincinnati has more Fortune 500 companies per million residents than New York, Boston, Chicago or Los Angeles, and is the home of many of the most recognized and respected brands in the world. The region counts eight Fortune 500 headquarters with seven more in the Fortune 1000.

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