The college will be rededicated as the Donald P. Klekamp College of Law at the University of Cincinnati, honoring Donald Klekamp, who earned his law degree from UC in 1957.
Starting in fall 2026, Ohio residents from families earning less than $75,000 a year who qualify for Pell Grants will have the remaining cost of tuition covered.
Together, the exhibition and publication highlight the breadth and impact of UC’s art holdings, which span antiquity to contemporary design. The exhibition includes more than 2,500 works across 60 buildings.
Larry and Rhonda Sheakley’s gift, the largest single donation in UC Athletics history, launched the $134 million project and reflects their longtime commitment to Cincinnati student-athletes.
The gift is the latest in a series of donations from the same benefactor, who has contributed a total of $7.26 million to the university since 2018, with earlier gifts focused on UC Clermont.
The gift from Jagtar “Jay” Chaudhry and P. Jyoti Chaudhry will cover any remaining financial gaps for every Pell-eligible student living in the Gen-1 1MPACT House, after they receive Federal Pell and other grants.