TicketsCINCINNATI – Cincinnati Athletics is hosting its second annual In Her Likeness Event, presented by Altafiber and Cincy Reigns, on Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Fifth Third Arena.
The event will offer more than 100 female student-athletes at Cincinnati insight on career advancement, network opportunities, NIL sponsorship strategies and personal brand development from a professional panel.
"We are excited to hold the In Her Likeness event again after the overwhelming success of our first symposium last year," said Eddie Taylor, Assistant Director of NIL Innovation. "This event continues our efforts to provide the best experience for student-athletes, while also empowering them with the tools to succeed both on and off the field. This includes providing the best resources and education for NIL."
In Her Likeness brings together former and current women student-athletes, businesses, and stakeholders for a night of networking, learning, and collaboration.
The event features a keynote panel, networking opportunities and workshops.
Keynote panel:
ABOUT CINCINNATI ATHLETICS
The University of Cincinnati Department of Athletics competes at the highest level of intercollegiate athletics with the vision to reach Next Level Success for all 18 varsity teams and more than 450 student-athletes. The Bearcats have a proud athletics history, winning eight national championships and 118 conference titles. The Cincinnati men's basketball team is among the 15 winningest programs all-time, while the football team became the first non-Power Five program to compete in the College Football Playoff in 2021. Olympic gold medalist volleyball player Jordan Thompson, NBA Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson and Major League Baseball legend Sandy Koufax are among the several luminaries who have competed as Bearcats.
In 2023, the Bearcats entered a new era as a Power Five School when they officially joined the Big 12 Conference, positioning Cincinnati among the nation's premier athletics programs.
Off the field, UC student-athletes continue to find success, as well, collectively posting a 3.42 GPA in the fall of 2023 with 81 percent earning spots on the Honor Roll.
Under the leadership of Director of Athletics John Cunningham, and supported by more than 150 full-time staff members, UC Athletics' mission is to connect our community, enhance our university and impact the lives of student-athletes as they prepare to change the world on and off the field.
For more information visit gobearcats.com.
The event will offer more than 100 female student-athletes at Cincinnati insight on career advancement, network opportunities, NIL sponsorship strategies and personal brand development from a professional panel.
"We are excited to hold the In Her Likeness event again after the overwhelming success of our first symposium last year," said Eddie Taylor, Assistant Director of NIL Innovation. "This event continues our efforts to provide the best experience for student-athletes, while also empowering them with the tools to succeed both on and off the field. This includes providing the best resources and education for NIL."
In Her Likeness brings together former and current women student-athletes, businesses, and stakeholders for a night of networking, learning, and collaboration.
The event features a keynote panel, networking opportunities and workshops.
Keynote panel:
- Sierra Hassel (Altius Sports Partners NIL, former Nebraska Gymnast)
- Lorna Rose (UC Academy + Pageants + Law)
- Paris Alexander (UC Lax Student Athlete)
- Angie Huber (Former UC Student-Athlete TF / Atlafiber employee)
- Shannon Williams (Former UC VB Player – works at BMW Marketing)
ABOUT CINCINNATI ATHLETICS
The University of Cincinnati Department of Athletics competes at the highest level of intercollegiate athletics with the vision to reach Next Level Success for all 18 varsity teams and more than 450 student-athletes. The Bearcats have a proud athletics history, winning eight national championships and 118 conference titles. The Cincinnati men's basketball team is among the 15 winningest programs all-time, while the football team became the first non-Power Five program to compete in the College Football Playoff in 2021. Olympic gold medalist volleyball player Jordan Thompson, NBA Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson and Major League Baseball legend Sandy Koufax are among the several luminaries who have competed as Bearcats.
In 2023, the Bearcats entered a new era as a Power Five School when they officially joined the Big 12 Conference, positioning Cincinnati among the nation's premier athletics programs.
Off the field, UC student-athletes continue to find success, as well, collectively posting a 3.42 GPA in the fall of 2023 with 81 percent earning spots on the Honor Roll.
Under the leadership of Director of Athletics John Cunningham, and supported by more than 150 full-time staff members, UC Athletics' mission is to connect our community, enhance our university and impact the lives of student-athletes as they prepare to change the world on and off the field.
For more information visit gobearcats.com.