UC Blue Ash college student receives free tuition | News

BLUE ASH, OH (FOX19) - Ryana Wright couldn’t have asked for a better gift for the holidays.  The University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College student was selected as the winner of a raffle held by the college; her prize is free tuition for the spring semester, which began January 7.

Students at UC Blue Ash College who registered for their spring classes by December 3 were eligible for the drawing.  The semester runs from January 7 through April 19.  More than 3,300 students registered in time, but only one was fortunate enough to have her name drawn.

“I am so happy and thankful I was chosen for this opportunity,” said Ryana, a graduate of North College Hill High School who is working toward a degree in Dental Hygiene.  “I want to thank Dean Short-Thompson and everyone at the college for this incredible gift.”

The free tuition covers all instructional costs for the semester and is valued at just under $2,000. 

This is the second semester in a row that UC Blue Ash College has offered the free tuition raffle.  “This is a great way to motivate our students to register early for their classes to help ensure they get the schedules they desire,” said Dr. Cady Short-Thompson, Dean of UC Blue Ash College.  “It’s also a nice way to give back to our students; we are very proud of the bright and ambitious students who choose UC Blue Ash College as a path to pursue their dreams.”

UC Blue Ash College serves more than 6,000 students and offers 60 programs anddegrees.  The college recently added a new Bachelors degree in Applied Administration as part of ongoing enhancements to the academic curriculum.  More information is available at www.ucblueash.edu.