# University of Cincinnati Brand Information **League:** NCAA **Conference:** Big 12 ## Description Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati (UC) is a premier public research university located in the vibrant city of Cincinnati, Ohio. UC is recognized globally for pioneering cooperative education and driving innovation in academics and research. The University's official colors are Red and Black, and its athletic teams are fiercely supported by their students and alumni as the Bearcats, represented by the charismatic mascot, The Bearcat. ## Official Brand Colors ### Secondary Colors - Black: #000000 - gray: #56565a - Red: #ba2031 - White: #ffffff ## Official Logos Total logo files available: 113 - CIN: Available in PNG, SVG ## Trademarked Phrases - Bearcats® - Cincinnati® - Cincinnati Bearcats® - Cincinnati Bearcats® - Cincy™ - Fifth Third Arena™ - Juncta Juvant™ - Next Lives Here® - Nippert Stadium™ - Strength and Unity™ - UC™ - University of Cincinnati® --- Source: Sportsmarks.com - https://sportsmarks.com/univeristy-of-cincinnati
University of Cincinnati
About University of Cincinnati
founded:1819location:Ohiomascot symbol nickname:The Bearcat
Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati (UC) is a premier public research university located in the vibrant city of Cincinnati, Ohio. UC is recognized globally for pioneering cooperative education and driving innovation in academics and research. The University's official colors are Red and Black, and its athletic teams are fiercely supported by their students and alumni as the Bearcats, represented by the charismatic mascot, The Bearcat.
Colors
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Logos
Primary Marks
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Verbiage
Bearcats®
Cincinnati®
Cincinnati Bearcats®
Cincinnati Bearcats®
Cincy™
Fifth Third Arena™
Juncta Juvant™
Next Lives Here®
Nippert Stadium™
Strength and Unity™
UC™
University of Cincinnati®
Restrictions
Do not modify, stretch, skew, or distort the UC Logo (the interlocking U and C symbol with the full name). Always maintain the prescribed safe space around the logo.
Do not use the UC Monogram (the interlocking U and C symbol alone) as the primary identifier; always use the full UC Logo or an approved lockup with the full name.
Do not alter the official Red and Black color palette. Refrain from placing logos on complex or cluttered backgrounds that hinder visibility.
Do not create or use separate, unapproved logos (or "sub-brands") to represent any college, department, or unit. Only use approved lockups that align with the master template.
Do not scale the primary logo below 0.75"(print) or 80 px (digital) width.
Do not use UC trademarks in conjunction with products referencing alcohol, tobacco, or illegal drugs.
Do not combine the University logo with an Athletics or Spirit Mark (like the C-Paw) unless the communication is directly related to UC Athletics or permitted by its media rights partner.
Do not use the terms "Cincy" or "UC" as standalone or primary identifiers in formal external communications; Always use the full terms "University of Cincinnati" or "Cincinnati Bearcats."
Do not claim copyright or trademark any design that utilizes UC's brand assets; all rights belong to the University.
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