University Circle Alliance

The nonprofit behind University Circle, Cleveland’s district of art, culture, education, and health.

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🚗 Slow Your Speed. Help Keep the Circle Safe.
As the days get shorter, it’s more important than ever to slow down and look out for one another.
University Circle Alliance is launching its annual Slow Your Speed initiative, placing roadway safety signs at key locations throughout the district to remind drivers to follow posted speed limits and keep our community safe.
Our first signs have gone up along East Boulevard near Cleveland Botanical Garden and Cleveland History Center, as well as Bellflower Road between East Boulevard and Ford Drive.
Have a suggestion for where we should place our next signs? Or have a transportation safety concern, question, or idea you'd like us to hear? Comment below, We want to know!
Help us make the Circle safer for everyone who lives, works, learns, and visits here.

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University Circle Alliance President Kate Borders will deliver keynote remarks at the Cleveland Institute of Music's 2026 Annual Meeting on Dec. 1st.

UCA is proud to continue building connections across the district and supporting the institutions that make University Circle thrive.

📍 Mixon Hall | 4 PM
RSVP by Nov. 16th: [email protected]

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We're growing, and we're looking for great people to grow with us!

University Circle Alliance is hiring for two full-time opportunities:
• Program Manager – Advancement | $50K–$60K
• Director of Advancement | $80K–$95K

These roles offer an opportunity to contribute to the relationships, resources and community that help University Circle thrive.

Know someone who would be a great addition to the team? Share this post or send them our way.
Explore both opportunities: https://t.co/Q5LbNekZnU

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On October 9, Cleveland Clinic Foundation partners shared how the HealthLine has influenced campus operations and planning with transit and transportation stakeholders visiting from Baltimore, Maryland. University Circle Alliance members Matt Provolt and Elise Yablonsky also presented to a delegation of elected officials and civic leaders October 16, highlighting the value of collaboration and the role transit plays in connecting institutions, strengthening communities, and shaping the future of our district.

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🚲 Building a better trail starts with community input.

University Circle Alliance joined community members for the Harrison Dillard Trail Community Ride to hear local perspectives, raise awareness of the trail’s needs, and help inform future improvements.

By creating opportunities for residents and trail users to share their experiences, UCA is helping bring community voices into conversations about the trail’s future and its role in connecting neighborhoods, green spaces, and University Circle.

Thank you to Bike Cleveland for leading the ride and Bird for providing bikes to participants. Together, we’re helping build a more connected, accessible community. 💚
#UniversityCircle  #HarrisonDillardTrail #Community #Cleveland

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Help Magnolia Bring Home the People’s Choice Award!
The University Circle Alliance offices at Magnolia House are counting on your vote! 🗳️
The 2026 AIA Cleveland People’s Choice Awards are open, and we’re asking our community to show their support for Magnolia House. Cast your vote and help recognize this project in this year’s awards.
Voting is open through November 4 at 5 PM, and you can vote once every 24 hours.
Vote for Magnolia House: https://t.co/zabCvGR5c3 (https://t.co/zabCvGR5c3)
Help us spread the word and bring home another award for Magnolia!

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More moments from a night to remember! ✨
State of the Circle 2026 brought our community together to celebrate the people, places, and ideas shaping the future of University Circle.
From exciting announcements to meaningful connections, the evening marked an important milestone for the neighborhood and the beginning of an exciting new chapter.
Thank you to everyone who made this celebration special. We’re proud of what we’re building together.
Excellence is in our DNA.
#UniversityCircle #StateOfTheCircle #Cleveland #Community

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This year’s State of the Circle was quite the success! 🙌

On October 14, community leaders, institutional partners, and neighbors came together for State of the Circle 2026, an evening celebrating the people, places, and ideas shaping the future of University Circle.

From unveiling the next chapter of the neighborhood’s Master Plan to introducing University Circle Alliance, formerly University Circle Inc., this year’s event marked an exciting milestone for our community.

As University Circle continues to grow and evolve, one thing remains at the heart of it all: the people who make this place extraordinary.

Excellence is in our DNA.

Special thanks to Spice Catering for providing the exceptional food and beverages that elevated the evening, and to Rick Smith and Yves Santana for sharing their enthusiasm, talent, and energy with our community. Their contributions were the perfect finishing touch to a memorable celebration.

Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating what’s next for the Circle.

#universitycircle

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A new look. A new name. A new chapter! ✨

Meet the new University Circle brand, inspired by the DNA of our extraordinary district.

And meet University Circle Alliance, formerly University Circle Inc.

Hear from our President about what's next! 🎥

#UniversityCircle #InTheCircle

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🎉 We are proud to celebrate Sheffia Randall-Nickerson, UCI's Chief Engagement & Collaboration Officer, who has been selected for the @_creativeohio Advocacy Leadership Institute Class of 2026!

#CreativeOhio #UniversityCircle #ClevelandArts #ArtsAdvocacy #CLEProud #inthecircle

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March is showing off in University Circle! 💚

Orchids in full bloom. 🌺
Student art exhibitions. 🎨
History brought to life. 📜
Live music. 🎷
Hands on filmmaking for families. 🎥

There’s something happening almost every week and all month long.
🔗 https://t.co/fpGOkTWWtq

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University Circle is officially a Top 3 Arts District in the U.S. 🏆USA TODAY 10BEST

Thank you to everyone who voted and supported Cleveland’s cultural district 💛

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The Circle. The Innovation. The Culture.
This week we’re highlighting Black innovators connected to University Circle, including Robert P. Madison, Jane Edna Hunter, Carl & Louis Stokes, Amanda Wicker, Judge Perry B. Jackson, Dr. May L. Wykle, and Garrett Morgan. #blackhistory

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One week left in USA TODAY 10BEST Best Arts District voting.

University Circle is in the Top 3. A strong final push matters!

Vote once per day through Feb. 16 🗳️
https://t.co/DVSx7VDD0i

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This is what a true arts district looks like. Energy, creativity, and people coming together in public spaces 💛

That’s why University Circle is nominated for USA TODAY 10BEST Best Arts District. Vote daily through Feb. 16 🗳️

https://t.co/80FY3uiQQY

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The Circle. The Culture. The Legacy.

This week we’re highlighting six dedicated places in University Circle that honor Black excellence and leadership From Stephanie Tubbs Jones to Jesse Owens and Harrison Dillard.

Black history isn’t separate from this place...It lives here.

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🎶 Last Call, Performers 🎶
20 years of live music & community and this is your final chance to submit your band for this season!
🎤 All genres welcome
📅 Now through Feb 6
🔗 Apply: https://t.co/mXzaILTZCZ
#WadeOvalWednesdays #WOW20 #CallForMusicians #LiveMusic #Cleveland

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February plans, covered. 🎭 🎶 🖼️ 📚

A month full of performances, programs, and experiences across University Circle. Swipe through the February roundup and plan your visit. More info at https://t.co/gZvQmW31gE.

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The Circle. The Culture. The Legacy.

This Black History Month, we’re honoring the people and places that shaped Cleveland, right here in University Circle.

Black history lives here.

#BlackHistoryMonth #Cleveland #UniversityCircle #BlackExcellence

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10,800 visitors came together for MLK Day in University Circle. A day filled with free programs plus shuttle free service that helped thousands explore the district.
Thank you to our partners & visitors for making it a true Day ON.
#MLKDay #UniversityCircle #Community #Cleveland