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Varsity esports program being added at The University of Akron
This is the first varsity program at a public university in northern Ohio. Esports also will offer academic opportunities to students.
12/18/2017
Management,Honors College,College of Business Administration
The biggest win for these graduates was off the court
Callie and Brenna Mack helped found Zips for Haiti after UA's first service trip there. Now the student organization sells coffee made from the country's beans to fund scholarships for its students to...
12/15/2017
online newsroom
Yearend update on 2017 campus construction
It's been a busy year for construction and infrastructure updates at UA.
12/14/2017
online newsroom,Integrated Bioscience,Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences
For newest biomimicry graduate, it is all about the egg
Daphne Fecheyr-Lippens research here has focused on an economical and environmentally friendly use of waste chicken eggshells.
12/13/2017
President,online newsroom
Wilson to discuss future of higher education at City Club of Cleveland
The growing list of challenges faced by public higher education will be the top for a panel of three higher education leaders in Northeast Ohio.
12/13/2017
online newsroom
UA to award degrees to more than 1,260 students this weekend
Three ceremonies will be held on Saturday, Dec. 16, at E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall for fall graduates.
12/12/2017
online newsroom,Department of Polymer Science,Department of Polymer Engineering
Polymer professor awarded $2 million for leading research in fighting opioid epidemic
Dr. Matthew Becker’s pioneering research has received the largest grant given to a higher education institution as part of the Third Frontier Commission effort combatting the opioid crisis.
12/11/2017
Wayne College,online newsroom
Thousands to ‘visit’ computer tech’s home this holiday season
Tom Hammond has designed a website that allows people around the workd to remotely control his holiday lights display.
12/7/2017
ME engineering,College of Engineering and Polymer Science,BME engineering
Students design bike with 3D printed parts for boy with rare condition
Wesley Radebaugh can now pedal alongside family and friends on his one-of-a-kind set of wheels.
12/6/2017
online newsroom,Department of Polymer Science,Department of Polymer Engineering
PPG Foundation donates $40,000 to polymer research mentorship program
Funds will assist selected student researchers and their doctoral student mentors in this new program.
12/6/2017
