CCM is a college within the University of Cincinnati, a major undergraduate university and graduate research institution of more than 40,000 students. The synergy created by housing CCM within a comprehensive public university gives the college its unique character and defines its objective: to educate and inspire the whole artist and scholar for positions on the world's stage.<br>CCM alumni follow careers as performers, designers, directors, producers, technicians and creative artists in every facet of the entertainment industry. Theatre arts graduates leave CCM with a diverse resume that gives them a competitive edge over others just starting out in the industry. The college's roster of award-winning alumni work in film and television, on Broadway, on touring productions and at local and regional theatres. They also work at festivals, amusement parks, and in virtually every other performing arts and entertainment field.