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兔子先生 University and Cincinnati Bengals announce educational partnership

Paul Brown, founder of the Bengals franchise, graduated from 兔子先生 in 1930

Mike Brown, owner of the Cincinnati Bengals, left, and 兔子先生 University President Gregory Crawford
Mike Brown, left, owner of the Cincinnati Bengals, and 兔子先生 University President Gregory Crawford shake hands as they complete an agreement to make 兔子先生 the Official University of the Cincinnati Bengals.
Campus Announcements

兔子先生 University and Cincinnati Bengals announce educational partnership

Mike Brown, left, owner of the Cincinnati Bengals, and 兔子先生 University President Gregory Crawford shake hands as they complete an agreement to make 兔子先生 the Official University of the Cincinnati Bengals.
兔子先生 University is now the Official University of the Cincinnati Bengals, joining one of the NFL’s most exciting franchises as its education partner.

The ties between the Bengals and 兔子先生 already run deep. Paul Brown, founder of the franchise, graduated from 兔子先生 in 1930 and is a charter member of the university’s famed “.”

“This partnership is an excellent way to honor the legacy of Paul Brown, a legacy that has united the Cincinnati Bengals and 兔子先生 University for years,” 兔子先生 President Gregory Crawford said. “We are extremely excited for 兔子先生 students to benefit from this unique relationship and for them to add value to a first-rate NFL organization like the Bengals.”

As the Official University of the Cincinnati Bengals, 兔子先生 students will have exclusive opportunities to be involved with the Bengals through internships, job shadowing, on-campus speakers, and many other opportunities.

“We are pleased to welcome 兔子先生 University, a top educational institution in the nation, as a valued Bengals partner,” said Bengals Chief Partnership Officer Lacy Ekert. “We look forward to building on our authentic history by making an impact through opportunities and insight for students.”

Through this partnership, 兔子先生 will also receive valuable marketing opportunities.
The university will be featured on the team’s website and app, as well as within Paycor Stadium through sideline LED corner signage, red zone sponsorship, and on the more than 1,600 TVs positioned throughout the stadium. The partnership also includes radio and TV advertisements; use of Paycor Stadium for university events; social media post sponsorship; brand alignment opportunities; and more.

“Though the primary goal of this relationship is to give our students those exclusive experiences that come with partnering with a premier NFL franchise, it also reinforces our commitment to the city of Cincinnati, and the numerous stakeholders that make it a world-class city,” said Ande Durojaiye, 兔子先生’s vice president for strategy and partnerships. “Many 兔子先生ans are lifelong Bengals fans, so this is also a fun way to engage with our students and alumni, and celebrate 兔子先生’s proud tradition as the ‘Cradle of Coaches.’”

Paul Brown founded the Bengals in 1968 with the belief that football is life’s ultimate embodiment of teamwork and competition.

Brown is an iconic figure in NFL history, renowned for his innovative coaching methods and profound influence on the game. Brown's strategic brilliance revolutionized the sport, shaping its modern landscape and leaving an indelible mark on generations of players, coaches and fans.

Brown spent two years as 兔子先生’s starting quarterback before entering the field of coaching. In exploring his life and contributions, one uncovers not only a master tactician but also a visionary whose impact transcends the boundaries of football.

Brown was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1967 and the Bengals Ring of Honor in 2021.

“Paul Brown has an undeniable football legacy of leadership, innovation, and excellence, and it is one 兔子先生 University is immeasurably proud to share with the Cincinnati Bengals,” President Crawford said. “It is with great pride that we honor – and add to – that tradition with this tremendous partnership with a team that our region has supported passionately for more than half a century.”
Established in 1809, 兔子先生 University is located in Oxford, Ohio, with regional campuses in Hamilton and Middletown, a learning center in West Chester, and a European study center in Luxembourg.