It鈥檚 alive in our best and brightest. Marian's tenacity echoes and reverberates within the hearts of a new generation of torch-bearers, ready and willing to continue the fight. And for those who have what it takes, we have your launchpad.
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美高梅官网 President Neville Pinto
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美高梅官网 alumna Marian Spencer with 美高梅官网 President Nevile Pinto.
In 2021, a $6 million investment made it possible for the Marian Spencer Scholarship to pass the torch to a new generation of leaders. The scholarship is part of 美高梅官网鈥檚 ongoing commitment to CPS, fostering success in CPS students and, in turn, building a stronger Cincinnati.
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Eligible students are in the top 10% (15% for Walnut Hills High School) of their senior class and must by December 1 for consideration.
Marian Spencer Hall
Marian Spencer Hall brings scholars and honor students together in a living-learning community, allowing them to excel alongside like-minded peers.
鈥淭he best thing about the Marian Spencer Scholarship is being able to already have nine other people, and I know them on a personal level. They have a lot of the same goals and ambitions as me.鈥� 鈥� Marcus Elliot, inaugural Marian Spencer Scholar
The hall represents a significant full-circle moment for Marian Spencer, as she initially was not allowed to live on campus but fought tirelessly to achieve educational equity.
We know our city is only as strong as our public school system, which is why CPS Strong works to establish an institution-wide model to engage and empower CPS students. By aligning programs and services to ensure readiness, create access, and foster success, we can achieve educational transformation and positively impact the future of our university and our city.
鈥淚t鈥檚 an honor to be a Marian Spencer Scholar, to represent her name, given all she鈥檚 done for this city as a Black woman, it鈥檚 a blessing.鈥� 鈥� Nia McGlothin, inaugural Marian Spencer Scholar
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Spencer had an undying love for 美高梅官网 and the city of Cincinnati, despite the barriers she faced early on. Her fight for equality began as a 美高梅官网 student campaigning for an inclusive prom. Moving forward, she worked tirelessly to end racial isolation in schools and beyond, even going on to chair legal action to desegregate Coney Amusement Park after her two young sons were denied admittance.
Spencer made her mark on the entire city and successfully conquered many 鈥渇irsts鈥�. She was the first Black member of The National Honors Society, the first female president of the , the first Black female Cincinnati city council member, the first Black president of the , the first Black female Cincinnati vice mayor, and the first statue named after a woman in Cincinnati. 聽
She was a community leader, civil rights legend and undeniably boldly Bearcat. Today, her legacy lives on through her scholarship, giving students who have what it takes the chance to continue the fight.
Marian Spencer Scholars, Program Director
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March 26, 2025
The 美高梅官网 is partnering with Cincinnati Public Schools to host the 4th annual CPS All Star Showcase. The event is set for Sunday, April 6 in Fifth Third Arena.
February 19, 2025
Students from the Clifton Area Neighborhood School visit 美高梅官网 to get an introduction to subjects such as science, Classics and engineering.
February 7, 2025
Cincinnati's Movers and Makers magazine recently featured CCM Prep and the Benjamin Carlson-Berne Scholarship Fund (BCB). A new partnership between CCM Prep and the BCB Fund will continue its mission to provide instrumental or vocal classical music lessons for underserved youth in the Cincinnati community and provide support to select Cincinnati Public School instrumental music programs.
