[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 114 (Thursday, July 14, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1119]
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           RECOGNIZING DR. SANTA J. ONO AND MS. GWENDOLYN YIP

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                         HON. BRAD R. WENSTRUP

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 14, 2016

  Mr. WENSTRUP. Mr. Speaker, as a lifelong Cincinnatian and a proud UC 
Bearcat, I wish to recognize Dr. Santa J. Ono and Ms. Gwendolyn Yip, 
respectively, President and First Lady of the University of Cincinnati, 
for their 4 years of dedication and commitment to the university.
  Under President Ono's leadership, the University of Cincinnati has 
transformed into a premier academic institution and a public research 
powerhouse.
  President Ono was primarily responsible for launching ``Creating Our 
Third Century,'' an initiative that maps out the university's 
priorities for the future. As part of this initiative, the University 
of Cincinnati has invested $100 million in academics, hiring 250 new 
faculty members over the past three years. They also executed an $86 
million renovation of Nippert Stadium and constructed a new, eco-
friendly residence hall--Morgens Hall--that received three different 
Design Awards from the American Institute of Architects.
  As the university itself continues to grow, so does its student 
population. For three consecutive years, the university has broken its 
enrollment records and has attained the largest enrollment in school 
history at 44,251 students. This spring alone, they awarded 6,445 
degrees to 6,351 graduates.
  In 2013, the Washington Center recognized UC as the Public University 
of the Year, ``a shining example of how universities are taking the 
traditional curriculum model and incorporating study-away internship 
experiences that teach self awareness, community engagement, and life-
long leadership skills.''
  All of these accolades are a great testament to President Ono's 
leadership and his commitment to making UC the 
#HottestCollegeInAmerica.
  I'm sad to see him go, but I know that his charisma and vision will 
have a lasting impact on present and future Bearcats.
  I wish him all the best in his future endeavors.

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