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School of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering,online newsroom,Department of Polymer Science
Longtime polymer professor earns high honor from American Chemical Society
Dr. Roderic Quirk will receive the 2019 Charles Goodyear Medal in recognition of his many contributions to the rubber industry.
10/18/2018
online newsroom,Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences
‘Decennalia: 10 Years of Myers in Venice’ exhibit open at Emily Davis Gallery
The Myers School of Art is celebrating the artistic journeys of students that traveled abroad to Venice, Italy, over the past 10 years for the Venice Biennale.
10/18/2018
online newsroom,Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences,Bliss Institute
Latest Bliss Institute poll gauges interest in midterm elections
Seven in 10 Ohio voters report being “very interested” in midterms; Trump’s job performance a major factor.
10/17/2018
online newsroom,Libraries
‘Lost Voices of the Great War’ documentary film screening Oct. 30
UA and Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens will present the documentary “Lost Voices of the Great War: Summit County in the First World War.”
10/17/2018
online newsroom,College of Engineering and Polymer Science,ChE engineering
Engineering professor works to make life easier for patients with medical implants
National Science Foundation grants totaling nearly $643,000 are enabling Dr. Jie Zheng to develop new biomaterials.
10/16/2018
Research,online newsroom
Hacking skills produce hat for the blind, fatigued driver detector at UA Hackathon
HAkron 3000 drew 150 students from Ohio, other states and Canada to design innovative solutions to real-world problems and learn new skills.
10/16/2018
Press Releases,online newsroom
Prelaw PLUS immersion program earns rave reviews
Full scholarships enable prospective students to participate in the four-week Akron PLUS Program.
10/14/2018
online newsroom
UA and Stark State College announce new dual admission partnership
Effective with today's signing agreement, the two institutions will provide the opportunity for students to be dually enrolled and fully immersed in each.
10/12/2018
College of Engineering and Polymer Science,Civil engineering,Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences
Students create photo project to promote women in engineering
In honor of the 25th year of the Women in Engineering Program, the trio share stories of UA alumnae with careers in engineering.
10/12/2018
online newsroom,Classical Studies, Anthropology and Archaeology,Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences
Professor trains Iraqi heritage workers in cutting-edge archaeological technology
Dr. Tim Matney led geophysical survey technology training on an international team of archaeologists from the British Museum in Iraq.
10/11/2018
